The 2020-21 Proposed Budget is accessible to the public at jpsny.org/budgetinfo under “Budget Book.”

Those who do not have access to the Internet and would like to see the Budget Book are asked to contact JPS District Clerk, Jaunita Walter, at 483-4420 to set up an appointment to view in person.

The budget hearing for the JPS 2020-21 proposed budget will be held remotely on Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. The public can access the budget hearing at jpsny.org/budgethearing. There are also directions on this page for community members who would like to participate in the live broadcast budget hearing with questions or comments.

The public can also email questions or comments in advance to the BOE@jpsny.org by noon on June 1 to have them read during the Budget Hearing.

In an executive order issued on Friday, May 1, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that this year’s school budget vote and Board of Education election will take place on June 9, 2020, exclusively by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Jamestown Public Schools is mailing registered voters an absentee ballot with a prepaid return envelope. All absentee ballots must be received no later than 5 p.m. on June 9. Ballots must be delivered in person or by mail to the District Clerk. No ballot will be counted that arrives after 5 p.m. on June 9.

There are three seats up for election, each for a three-year term beginning in July 2020. There are three candidates on the ballot: Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers and Christine Schnars.

Any questions on the budget vote or Board of Education elections?

Please email BOE@jpsny.org or call Mrs. Walter at 483-4420.