Peru School Seeks Board Candidates
The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term of office. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027.
The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the District Office at 17 School Street on Mondays through Fridays, except for school holidays, or via the web at https://www.perucsd.org/district/board-of-education/. Petitions must be directed to the School District Clerk, signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, and state the names and residences of the candidate and petition signers. The candidate’s phone number shall also be stated.
The qualifications that must be met to run for the school board are:
· A U.S. citizen
· At least 18 years old
· A qualified voter in the District
· Able to read and write
· A resident of the District continuously for one year before the election
· Cannot be employed by the Board
· Cannot live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the Board
Petitions must be returned by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 22, 2024.
The School Board Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Posted: March 13th, 2024 under Education News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.