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New York To Let Schools Put Cameras On School Bus Stop Arms
ALBANY – Schools in New York state can now install cameras on the stop arms of school buses to catch motorists who put students at risk under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Andrew …
Government
Achievement Gaps Prompt Review Of NY Graduation Requirements
BUFFALO – New York state is rethinking its requirements for a high school diploma, including the make-or-break Regents exams that have been around since the 1800s. Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa initiated the discussion …
Government
New York State Prohibits Local Schools From Arming Teachers
ALBANY – A new law in New York will prevent local school districts from authorizing teachers from carrying firearms on school grounds. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure into law on Wednesday. While law enforcement …
Government
New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Law To Public Schools
ALBANY – New York state is widening its anti-discrimination laws to apply to public school children. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure Thursday. Public school students had been exempted from the law under a 2012 …
Government
Reed Introduces Legislation To Combat School Bullying
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed announced Tuesday he has introduced legislation to help crackdown on bullying in public schools. Reed said the bill known as ‘Danny’s Law’ would ask the President to establish an “Anti-Bullying …
Schools
Playground Sign Honors Duo Who Helped School District
JAMESTOWN – Two longtime supporters of Jamestown Public School were recently honored for their work within the district. Kimberly S. Foster and Lauren E. Proctor’s names were added to a list of 12 commemorated for …
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Two New Student Members Join Jamestown School Board
JAMESTOWN – Two new student board members joined Jamestown Public School’s governing body Tuesday night. School officials announcing Meridith Rohlin and Olivia Ruiz have joined the board of education as ex-officio members for the 2019-20 …
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New Jefferson Middle School Principal, Director Of Student Support Services Appointed
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Board of Education appointed a new Jefferson Middle School principal and director of student support services Tuesday night. Leslie Melquist will be taking over for Chad Bongiovanni who will become the …
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Jamestown PROMISE Fund Holds Athletic Equipment Drive
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown PROMISE Fund recently held an Athletic Equipment Drive. The local community donated hundreds of balls, bats, athletic shoes, baseball mitts, helmets, ice skates and other essential athletic equipment over the three-week drive …
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New York May Soon Require Sex Abuse Awareness In Schools
ALBANY – New York could soon join 35 other states in requiring schools to teach sexual abuse awareness. The bill would mandate age-appropriate lessons to help children understand the difference between inappropriate and appropriate touching, …
