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Community Invited to September 18 Hearing on GJSD Solar Energy Project
Voter registration available Tuesday, September 16 Residents of the Greater Johnstown community will have the opportunity to participate in a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, ahead of a September 30 re-vote on a proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project that includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on District property…
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New GJSD Web Page Offers Complete Overview of EPC/Solar Project
The Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) has launched a dedicated web page on the District website to keep the community informed about the District’s proposed solar project and the upcoming second voter referendum, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the JPAC lobby at JHS.…
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Buffalo Bills’ Dawson Knox sends personalized message to Knox Middle School students
NFL star encouraged students to “Kick It Up A Knox” for new school year Dawson Knox, tight end for the Buffalo Bills, gave students at Knox Middle School an unforgettable surprise Friday morning — a personalized video message to help launch the school’s new “Kick It Up A Knox” initiative! The campaign aims to motivate…
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22 New Educators Welcomed by the District
Superintendent Koster and Assistant Superintendent Hale lead a day of orientation and community engagement The first day of school is officially in the books for our newest educators! The District was thrilled to welcome 22 new teaching staff members who joined Superintendent Alicia D. Koster, Assistant Superintendent Scott Hale, and our entire administrative team for…
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JHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal, Ms. Heather Bozek
Ms. Heather Bozek has been appointed Assistant Principal of Johnstown High School, following unanimous approval by the Board of Education at its August 12 meeting. She will begin her role on September 1, supporting newly appointed JHS Principal Nick Snow for the 2025–2026 school year. Bozek replaces Anne Bagot, who retired earlier this month after…
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GJSD Board of Education Votes Unanimously to Hold Second Referendum on Energy Performance Contract Project
Community Vote Set for Tuesday, September 30 At Thursday evening’s monthly business meeting, members of the GJSD Board of Education unanimously approved a measure to go out for a second voter referendum on a proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project that includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on nine acres behind Johnstown High…
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GJSD to Explore Next Steps for Revenue-Generating Solar Project at Johnstown High School
Community narrowly rejects project by a vote of 110 in favor versus 115 against The Greater Johnstown School District is currently evaluating next steps for its proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project, which includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on nine acres behind Johnstown High School, thoughtfully sited out of view and screened…
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Powering the Future: Key Takeaways from Public Hearing on GJSD’s Solar Array Project
Community referendum to take place Tuesday, July 15 The Greater Johnstown School District held a public hearing on Wednesday, July 2 for community members to learn more about a planned Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project that includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on approximately nine acres behind Johnstown High School. The solar array…
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Nicole Panton, current Director of Curriculum & Instruction, named new Knox Middle School Principal
Nicole Panton, the District’s current Director of Curriculum and Instruction, has been selected to serve as the next principal of Knox Middle School. Her appointment will be effective August 10, pending official approval by the Board of Education at its upcoming meeting on July 2. Panton replaces Nick Snow, who was recently appointed as the…
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GJSD to hold community referendum on Energy Performance Contract Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Public hearing on solar project set for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 The Greater Johnstown School District will hold a community referendum on Tuesday, July 15, to vote on an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) proposal. The project includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on approximately nine acres of wooded land located behind…