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SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

A speech we all needed to hear | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: A speech we all needed to hear | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Burlington School District looking for input on school restarting this fall

Source: Burlington School District looking for input on school restarting this fall

What will special education look like this fall? We asked teachers at Peru Central School District | Local 22/44 News

Source: What will special education look like this fall? We asked teachers at Peru Central School District | Local 22/44 News

Stefanik, Moulton Introduce the Elevating America’s Workforce Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Student Borrowers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a bipartisan bill to provide temporary relief for Perkins loan borrowers along with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12). This bipartisan legislation would expand the reach of the student borrower protections included in the CARES Act. […]

National Pollinator Week 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: National Pollinator Week 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Vermont issues guidelines for reopening schools – VTDigger

Source: State issues guidelines for reopening schools – VTDigger

UVM outlines plan for August reopening, with social distancing

Source: UVM outlines plan for August reopening, with social distancing

Peru Central School Budget and School Board Results 

Budget Proposition #1 Passed 1,485 to 986  Bus Proposition # 2 Passed 1,433 to 1,030  Board Members Elected  Steve Peters 914 votes  Sarah Graves 708  Total Ballots Canvased 2,479  Other Board Candidates received the following votes:  Kelley Beauharnois – 601  James Falvo – 574  Marquee Moffett – 442  Joel Maggy 404  Kim Rose – 373  […]

Peru High School Graduating Senior Rachel Coughlin wrote a song for her classmates. Beautiful!

Vermont plans to reopen K-12 classrooms in the fall – VTDigger

Source: Vermont plans to reopen K-12 classrooms in the fall – VTDigger

Peru High School Senior Parade 2020 Drone Video

2020 PCS Graduating Class Parade Thrills Community

Peru –  There was an enthusiastic turnout for today’s 2020 Graduating Class Parade.  Because the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed most of traditonal graduation celebrations the parade was just one small way the community could its congratulations and best wishes to the Peru High School Class of 2020.  The Peru Fire Department escorted the graduates. The photos […]

Gov. Cuomo signs executive order to allow in-person special education services | WRGB

Source: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order to allow in-person special education services | WRGB

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Regular School Board Monthly Meeting June 9, 2020

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, […]

Strategies to Use When Returning to Work

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.  

Stefanik Announces Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition

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 […]

STEC: Governor’s Graduation Guidelines Fail Our Students, Parents

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. […]

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

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

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

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

More Information on School Budget/Board Voting and Ballot Confidentiality

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 Hearing Scheduled For School Budget and Board Election

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 […]

School Board Public Hearing on Budget and Board Election

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 […]