The Peru Gazette

Peru District Allocated $2 million+ 

The Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) was passed as part of the 2014-15 NYS budget and approved by voters in a statewide referendum held on Nov. 4, 2014.  The SSBA authorized the issuance of $2 billion in bonds to finance educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning opportunities for students throughout the state.

Peru Central School District was allocated $2,129,269.00 under the SSBA.  The State will reimburse the district for 100 percent of its expenses as identified in the Peru Smart Schools Investment Plans submitted. The initial plan earmarks 59% of the allocation for infrastructure that will support technology-enhanced instruction and security upgrades in alignment with our Strategic Planning process and long range Facilities Plan. The district plans to implement this first plan during the summer of 2017.  Smart Schools bond funds remain available until a district has used its entire allocation. 

There is no local cost associated with the initial purchase.

On August 9, 2016, the Board of Education will hear an overview of the proposed plan and on August 9, 2016, the Board will be asked to approve the plan.

The Peru Board of Education will conduct a public hearing as a part of its August 9, 2016 Board meeting (anticipated to begin around 7:00 PM). The plan requires a vote by the board for approval.

Additional information is available at http://www.perucsd.org/Page/4783. 

All are welcome to attend on August 9^th.