Jamestown Public Schools vote results for May 16, 2023
Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools’ 2023-24 Budget.
The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127.
Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106.
The three school board seats that were open were won by John Panebianco with 576 votes, Christine Schnars with 514 votes, and Paul Abbott with 512 votes. The fourth candidate, who did not win a seat, Melissa Paterniti, received 240 votes.
Panebianco, who is replacing current board member Shelly Leathers who declined to run again, said he’s excited to join the board, “It’s a new chapter in my life. I’m excited to be part of this wonderful team and continuing to help students in the Jamestown School District.”
The results remain unofficial until the JPS Board of Education’s Canvass Vote Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road.
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