A newly renovated elementary school, districtwide technology upgrades and improving infrastructure at schools are just some of the capital projects that have been completed, and are still in progress, in the Jamestown Public Schools.

In 2011, Jamestown voters approved a $68 million capital project authorization. The projects on this page are part of this 2011 public approval. Jamestown Public Schools will receive 98 percent state aid for eligible costs for the $68 million capital project. Along with the 98 percent state aid for eligible costs, the district is also eligible for Excel Aid, which will offset the remaining two percent of the local effort. The state aid plus Excel Aid have allowed for many of the district’s capital projects to be completed at no additional cost to our local taxpayers.

One of the primary goals of these capital projects is to improve the district’s HVAC, hot water, lighting and other energy systems. Aging roofs in some buildings have been, or will also be, replaced. Safety and security systems have been updated as well as districtwide instructional technology infrastructure. Other capital improvements help keep all of Jamestown Public Schools’ buildings and grounds in tip-top shape for the immediate future.

“We are pleased with the results from the capital projects completed across our district, especially our most recent project, Love Elementary School,” said JPS Superintendent Tim Mains. “All of the capital projects the district has completed, and those that are still in progress, will continue to benefit and enhance our students’ and staff’s educational experiences.”

Love Elementary School’s capital project, which required the school to be closed for the 2015-16 school year, will be completed to welcome back students and families on Tuesday. Due to Love School students returning to their home school, the modular classrooms at Lincoln Elementary School have been removed. The site (previously tennis courts in poor condition) has been re-seeded and will be used as additional green space.

The district has already completed capital projects at Persell Middle School, Jamestown High School, Ring and Lincoln Elementary Schools and the first phase of Bush Elementary School, which included a new parent drop-off loop.

The final phase of Bush Elementary School is currently in progress:

Renovating existing kindergarten classrooms

Upgrading heating and ventilation systems

Moving the main entrance of Bush School in front of the drop-off loop (which is accessed from English Street) with a new main office/nurse’s office

Addition of secure vestibule for added security to school

A three-classroom addition

In the summer of 2017, work at Jefferson Middle School will include:

Upgrading mechanicals, including HVAC systems

Addition of secure vestibule for added security to school

Increasing cafeteria size

Repair to the roof

Replacing turf and track on Strider Field

Renovations to the Strider Sports Complex baseball fields

Updating some locker rooms