Jamestown Public Schools

This Reserve Fund Plan for 2025-2026 outlines Jamestown Public Schools' commitment to fiscal responsibility through the strategic management of reserve funds. It details the creation, purpose, funding, usage, oversight, and current balances for various restricted reserves, including those for Tax Certiorari, Workers Compensation, Retirement Contributions (NYSLRS and NYSTRS), Employee Benefit Accrued Liability, Unemployment Insurance, Long Term Attendance Awards, and several Capital Improvement Reserves. The plan also addresses the Reserve for Encumbrances, Appropriated Fund Balance, and Unassigned Fund Balance, with an overarching goal to save for future initiatives, manage potential liabilities, and maintain long-term financial health and stability.

This District-Wide School Safety Plan for the Jamestown City School District is designed to prevent and minimize the effects of violent incidents and emergencies, and to facilitate coordination with local and county resources. The plan focuses on general safety considerations, comprehensive emergency response planning, strategies for responding to threats and acts of violence, and post-incident coordination and communication. Its objective is to address risk reduction, prevention, intervention, response, and recovery for a wide range of potential emergencies.

The Board of Education meeting included updates on student leadership activities at Jamestown High School, including the CHARGE Leadership Retreat. The board also heard from JHS seniors about their participation in the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of contracts, change orders, and financial reports for October 2025. Personnel matters included the approval of instructional and non-instructional personnel recommendations, as well as MOAs between JCSD and JTA regarding middle school instructional minutes and coaching level placements. The board approved minutes from CSE and CPSE meetings. New business included the approval of a Varsity Girls Wrestling Team, the creation of a Garden Club at CC Ring Elementary, a STEM Club at Fletcher Elementary, and a Club of America at Jamestown High School. The board also approved the nomination of Sylvester Cleary for Area 3 Director to the New York State School Boards Association Board of Directors. Announcements were made in tribute to Joseph DiMaio.

The Board of Education meeting included a public comment regarding concerns about lead poisoning in children and the monitoring of lead contaminants in the district's water sources. The Board received a literacy update K-8, which included the implementation timeline and improvements among district students utilizing the new curriculum. Financial matters were discussed, including contracts, change orders, financial reports, a memorandum of understanding with JCC, a transfer from the Workers Comp Reserve to the General Fund, a plumbing supply bid, and the excise and disposal of library materials. The board also ratified agreements between JCSD and JTA, and approved CSE and CPSE meeting minutes. The board discussed and approved an overnight field trip request for the NYSSMA Conference All-State Festival.

The Board of Education meeting included a presentation by the Jefferson Middle School Journalism Club. The Superintendent reported on the Homecoming football game and parade, and the upcoming visit from the NYS Education Department Commissioner. The discontinuation of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program was also noted. Financial matters included the approval of contracts, change orders, an external audit for 2024-25, a lease agreement with Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, and the appointment of an Architectural/Engineering Firm. The board also approved instructional and non-instructional personnel recommendations, as well as CSE and CPSE meeting minutes. There were also discussions regarding the increase of substitute teachers to the JPS roster.