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AYP at schools: JHS shows weakness in reading, math
Results of the North Dakota State Assessments for Jamestown Public Schools show weakness in reading proficiency at the elementary level and in both reading and math at the Jamestown High School.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Results of the North Dakota State Assessments for Jamestown Public Schools show weakness in reading proficiency at the elementary level and in both reading and math at the Jamestown High School.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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School Board, JEA inch closer on salaries
Both sides moved their salary offers slightly in Tuesday’s teacher salary negotiations between the Jamestown Public School Board and the Jamestown Education Association.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Both sides moved their salary offers slightly in Tuesday’s teacher salary negotiations between the Jamestown Public School Board and the Jamestown Education Association.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JSDC may back SCDRC grant request
The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. may provide matching money for a grant application made by the South Central Dakota Regional Council. JSDC participation hinges on the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the SCDRC’s ability to meet the limitations the JSDC board placed on the funds. The JSDC Executive Board took the action during its regular meeting Monday.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. may provide matching money for a grant application made by the South Central Dakota Regional Council. JSDC participation hinges on the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the SCDRC’s ability to meet the limitations the JSDC board placed on the funds. The JSDC Executive Board took the action during its regular meeting Monday.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Test scores: All but one school in JPS fail to meet AYP standards
All but one of Jamestown Public Schools failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress this year as defined by federal No Child Left Behind legislation — with reading scores up from last year and math scores down slightly. “Obviously, we’re disappointed we didn’t make AYP in more of our schools,” JPS Superintendent Bob Toso said at Monday’s meeting of the Jamestown Public School Board.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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All but one of Jamestown Public Schools failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress this year as defined by federal No Child Left Behind legislation — with reading scores up from last year and math scores down slightly. “Obviously, we’re disappointed we didn’t make AYP in more of our schools,” JPS Superintendent Bob Toso said at Monday’s meeting of the Jamestown Public School Board.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Program offers free books: First lady promotes program that distributes free children’s books
Chug, chug, chug. Puff, puff, puff. Ding-dong, ding-dong. Dozens of preschool-aged children gathered Wednesday to hear North Dakota first lady Betsy Dalrymple read “The Little Engine That Could,” celebrating the beginning of the Stutsman County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Chug, chug, chug. Puff, puff, puff. Ding-dong, ding-dong. Dozens of preschool-aged children gathered Wednesday to hear North Dakota first lady Betsy Dalrymple read “The Little Engine That Could,” celebrating the beginning of the Stutsman County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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School funding: Superintendents weigh in on Legislature’s allocation
Actions of the North Dakota Legislature should reduce property taxes across the state, according to information from school officials. The Legislature funded about $850 million in tax relief aimed at reducing school property taxes and another $650 million in changes to the formula that distributes funding for kindergarten through senior high education. “The Legislature granted some significant tax relief,” said Bob Toso, superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools. “It continues to shift funding from local taxes to the state. More state funds also mean they can control more.”
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Actions of the North Dakota Legislature should reduce property taxes across the state, according to information from school officials. The Legislature funded about $850 million in tax relief aimed at reducing school property taxes and another $650 million in changes to the formula that distributes funding for kindergarten through senior high education. “The Legislature granted some significant tax relief,” said Bob Toso, superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools. “It continues to shift funding from local taxes to the state. More state funds also mean they can control more.”
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Governor forgives JPS snow day
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has agreed to forgive a school day for Jamestown Public Schools, allowing the district not to make up a day following the April 15 snow day.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Gov. Jack Dalrymple has agreed to forgive a school day for Jamestown Public Schools, allowing the district not to make up a day following the April 15 snow day.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Residents oppose hiring decision
Hiring Jeff Nold, the son of Jamestown High School Principal Bill Nold, is on tonight’s agenda for the Jamestown Public School Board.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Hiring Jeff Nold, the son of Jamestown High School Principal Bill Nold, is on tonight’s agenda for the Jamestown Public School Board.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JPS, JEA unveil proposals
The Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board exchanged initial proposals Tuesday, but only one group’s offering included anything about salary increases.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board exchanged initial proposals Tuesday, but only one group’s offering included anything about salary increases.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Heated talk fuels hiring decision
The Jamestown Public School Board voted 5-3 against hiring Jeff Nold as a business teacher Thursday after a contentious discussion. Jeff Nold is the son of Bill Nold, principal of Jamestown High School — where the position of business teacher now remains vacant. “It’s a contentious hire,” said Diane Hanson, a member of the School Board.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown Public School Board voted 5-3 against hiring Jeff Nold as a business teacher Thursday after a contentious discussion. Jeff Nold is the son of Bill Nold, principal of Jamestown High School — where the position of business teacher now remains vacant. “It’s a contentious hire,” said Diane Hanson, a member of the School Board.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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April showers leave schools short on hours
April snows have caused scheduling woes for Jamestown Public Schools, as the April 15 snow day has left the district needing to make up a day of school.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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April snows have caused scheduling woes for Jamestown Public Schools, as the April 15 snow day has left the district needing to make up a day of school.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Strategic plan work: JPS looks at identifying issues
A group working on a five-year strategic plan for Jamestown Public Schools has identified several general areas for the school district to work. JPS administrators, teachers, parents and School Board members met and divided into eight groups to discuss issues the district will need to deal with during a planning meeting Tuesday.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A group working on a five-year strategic plan for Jamestown Public Schools has identified several general areas for the school district to work. JPS administrators, teachers, parents and School Board members met and divided into eight groups to discuss issues the district will need to deal with during a planning meeting Tuesday.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JEA, JPS open negotiations
Negotiations began for a new two-year contract between the Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board Monday. The two groups of three negotiators each agreed on ground rules used in previous years, and proceeded to set the next meeting for 7 p.m. April 30 in the Thompson Community Room in Jamestown Middle School.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Negotiations began for a new two-year contract between the Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board Monday. The two groups of three negotiators each agreed on ground rules used in previous years, and proceeded to set the next meeting for 7 p.m. April 30 in the Thompson Community Room in Jamestown Middle School.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jamestown School Board meeting postponed
The meeting of the Jamestown School Board scheduled for tonight has been postponed, according to Bob Toso, superindendent of the Jamestown School District.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The meeting of the Jamestown School Board scheduled for tonight has been postponed, according to Bob Toso, superindendent of the Jamestown School District.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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School Board OKs stronger security measures for schools
The Jamestown Public School Board unanimously agreed Monday to move forward with a safety initiative that will include electric door locks, panic buttons and security cameras.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown Public School Board unanimously agreed Monday to move forward with a safety initiative that will include electric door locks, panic buttons and security cameras.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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State rescinds NCLB behind waiver
In a move to reject federal education standards and put pressure on Congress to pass new education legislation, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has withdrawn its No Child Left Behind waiver request. Earlier this month State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler withdrew the state’s waiver to be excluded from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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In a move to reject federal education standards and put pressure on Congress to pass new education legislation, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has withdrawn its No Child Left Behind waiver request. Earlier this month State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler withdrew the state’s waiver to be excluded from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Challenging travel: Storm drops little snow but winds create hazardous conditions
While the accumulated snow may not have stacked too high in Jamestown Monday, winds that blew steady between 20 and 30 mph created hazardous travel conditions and closed schools.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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While the accumulated snow may not have stacked too high in Jamestown Monday, winds that blew steady between 20 and 30 mph created hazardous travel conditions and closed schools.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Future needs: School Board hears options for growth
With years to go before any issue needs to be decided, the Jamestown Public School Board heard options for addressing the anticipated growth that’s expected to come to Jamestown over the next seven years. JPS Superintendent Bob Toso initiated a discussion at Monday’s meeting to get the board thinking about what it can do regarding the anticipated growth at Spiritwood Energy Park.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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With years to go before any issue needs to be decided, the Jamestown Public School Board heard options for addressing the anticipated growth that’s expected to come to Jamestown over the next seven years. JPS Superintendent Bob Toso initiated a discussion at Monday’s meeting to get the board thinking about what it can do regarding the anticipated growth at Spiritwood Energy Park.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jamestown Public Schools to open 2 hours late
Jamestown Public Schools will open 2 hours late Monday, March 18, Superintendent Bob Toso said Sunday evening.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jamestown Public Schools will open 2 hours late Monday, March 18, Superintendent Bob Toso said Sunday evening.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JPS gets accreditation: District still has some work to do, says the AdvanceEd team
After a thorough three-day examination of the Jamestown Public School District that took months of preparation from staff — the district was recommended for accreditation with a global education leader. Close to 30 administrators and teachers, plus five School Board members were on hand for the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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After a thorough three-day examination of the Jamestown Public School District that took months of preparation from staff — the district was recommended for accreditation with a global education leader. Close to 30 administrators and teachers, plus five School Board members were on hand for the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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