The Peru Gazette

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, […]

As we prepare to return to work it is important for us to reflect on the feelings that come with this change. Richelle Gregory, Director of Community Services at Clinton County Mental Health and Addiction Services, has prepared some strategies for us to use during this time. To view her video visit https://youtu.be/IEHOz2deh7I.  

Saratoga, N.Y. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Brianna Hanley, a 9th grader from Clifton-Fine Central School, is the winner of the 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition. Brianna’s winning piece entitled “Hope” is a two-panel piece depicting a cherry tree with mixed tempura and acrylic paint with India ink. “Congratulations to Clifton-Fine student Brianna […]

From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec Republican candidate for NYS Senate   Drive-thru diplomas, virtual ceremonies are simply inadequate   The Governor and State Department of Health issued guidelines for graduation ceremonies today and Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) is pointing out that they are just not good enough for our students and school districts. […]

Source: Peru BOE candidates talk district needs | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru CSD budget includes modest increase in spending | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the Peru Central School District Please note that two (2) absentee ballots were mailed to residents of specific routes serviced by the Peru, Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville and Plattsburgh post offices.  If you have more than two (2) qualified voters in your household, please contact the District Office via email (sprovost@perucsd.org) or phone (643-6002) to […]

Public comments may be submitted until 3:00 PM on June 1st.  Comments may be emailed to perucomments@perucsd.org.  The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the upcoming June 9th budget vote […]

Public comments may be submitted until 3:00 PM on June 1st.  Comments may be emailed to perucomments@perucsd.org.  The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the upcoming June 9th budget vote […]

The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the upcoming June 9th budget vote & board election.  The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the […]

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Almost everyone is frustrated that the COVID-19 pandemic is depriving 2020 graduating classes the traditional pomp and circumstance of a formal graduation ceremony. This morning Peru High School Principal Matt Berry, several staff members, and parents were doing their part to honor the seniors. They placed individual large photo […]

Source: Parent calling on Governor to resume small, in-person classes for kids with special needs | WRGB

PLATTSBURGH – Four faculty and staff members at SUNY Plattsburgh have been recognized by the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson with the 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.   Those selected are held as role models within the State University of New York community.   They included Karen Glushko, adjunct lecturer, psychology: […]

A Peru Central School District News Release  Peru Central School District will hold its Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Due to COVID-19, voting is by absentee ballot only.  There will be no in-person voting on June 9th.  Individuals are eligible to vote if they are (1) a citizen of the United […]

Weather Permitting Every Friday a table with boxes of free books will be placed in front of the Peru Free Library.  Each box will be sealed and labeled as to its contents.  We ask that you do not open the boxes. Just grab and go! Please pick up boxes one person at a time, while […]

Source: NY schools must learn from pandemic, but classrooms can’t be replaced, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Most CNY school districts, others across state ending year early to avoid paying teachers extra – syracuse.com

In the following Podcast Peru School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer and Business Administrator Randy Sapp discuss the 2020-21 school budget-making process and the challenges presented by state-aid cuts. This year state aid comprised about 52% of the school’s budget. The property tax is the other major revenue source.   Dr. Palmer mentioned the financial scenarios […]

The Dalton Rashad Criss Memorial Scholarship nearly has the funds needed to become endowed and perpetual. The son of Peru residents Dexter and Barbara Criss, Dalton, 18, passed away Aug. 20, 2019, following an automobile accident. Dalton’s influence on the North Country left a memorable legacy this scholarship will continue. Source: Reflecting Dalton: Scholarship to […]

Source: UVM faculty, students hold car protest to push back on cuts – VTDigger

This flyer cited NYS Election Law 5-106 as one of the reasons to be disqualified from voting.   It reads: Qualifications of voters; reasons for exclusion   1. No person who shall receive, accept, or offer to receive, or pay, offer or promise to pay, contribute, offer or promise to contribute to another, to be paid […]

By John T. Ryan April 14 – The Peru School Board is conducting 2020-21 budget meetings this week. It is a very difficult budget year with many unknowns. State aid and the amount the Governor will cut are the greatest concerns.  No decisions have been made. The Board is looking at potential cost savings. District Superintendent […]