Jamestown School Board Meeting September 08, 2026

The Jamestown Public School Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on educational strategic planning and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $250 rental agreement for Wilson Arena to support boys and girls hockey programs, and the approval of extended contracts for special education and peer-to-peer instructors, funded through grants. The board also approved the hiring of a new instructor for an auto collision course at the Career Tech Center and authorized posting a position for a grant-funded North Dakota accounts trainer. Additionally, the board unanimously voted to pursue moving athletics and activities to the East Region based on community survey results, aiming to reduce student travel time and related impacts. Policy updates included the approval of board compensation policies and waiver forms. The superintendent reported on a $70,000 grant received for a zero hour fitness program, which will fund equipment and staffing for early morning student fitness activities. Overall, the meeting emphasized strategic plan monitoring, budget considerations, and staffing decisions tied to grant funding and operational needs.