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Jamestown School Board Approves Plan As Part of Changing ‘Red Raider’ Nickname

June 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Armoured One, Aubrey Reynolds, Ben Drake, Emylia Hallberg, Jamestown High School Mascot Committee, Jamestown Red Raiders, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Education, Shelly Leathers

Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

‘Meet The Candidates Night’ for JPS School Board Candidates Set for May 11

May 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held May 11 for the four candidates running for Jamestown School Board. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday May 11 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Four Candidates Running for Three Seats on Jamestown School Board

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. Shelly Leathers is not seeking re-election for her seat, leaving that open for a newcomer. Paul Abbott is seeking his sixth term. He has served as the Board of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Missy Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Jamestown School Board Petition Process Begins March 20

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 16 are available to residents interested in running for the school board. There will be three board seats on the May 16 ballot, each for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, New York 3rd Appellate Division, New York State Education Department, Pat Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit

Jamestown Public Schools Proposed Budget Includes 40 New Positions, No Tax Levy Increase

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget includes hiring 40 additional staff members and no tax levy increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry presented the budget to the board of education at a workshop Tuesday. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, 2022-23 School Budget, Brittnay Spry, COVID-19, Jamestown Public Schools, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, Pat Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit

Jamestown School Board Votes 5 to 2 to Continue Legal Battle for More State Aid

February 27, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools district will continue participating in a lawsuit against that state that focuses on more state aid for students. On Tuesday night the board voted 5 to 2 in favor of spending $35,000 on the Small Cities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bret Apthorpe, Jamestown Public Schools, Maisto v. New York, Patrick Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit, State Supreme Court

Jamestown School Officials Discuss 2018-19 Budget, Possibility of Tax Cut

April 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board is getting closer to approving the district’s $86.23 million budget for next school year. During the board’s meeting on Tuesday night, school finance director Vern Connors walked the board through an updated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018-19 Jamestown School Budget, Bret Apthorpe, Christine Schnars, Dan Johnson, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Nina Karbacka, Patrick Slagle, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers, Vern Connors

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