The Peru Gazette

The state’s tax cap law, enacted in 2011, was designed to rein in out-of-control property taxes by limiting any increase to the local property tax levy to either 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Increasing the tax levy is a common method of making up budget holes after state aid and […]

Packaged with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget proposal released on Tuesday night are school aid runs, which detail how much funding the executive proposes for each of the state’s s… Source: How much funding is Gov. Cuomo proposing for your school district? – Capitol Confidential

PAUL SMITHS, NY (01/18/2017)– Grace Mayhew of Peru, N.Y., graduated from Paul Smith’s College in December 2016. Mayhew earned a degree in environmental sciences from Paul Smith’s, which is located in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. About Paul Smith’s College At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the experience. We are the only four-year […]

Peru Central School Budget Advisory Committee For the past eleven years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process. The BAC typically meets in order to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced […]

As part of the Peru School District’s Strategic Plan, the Peru 2020 Connections Committee is looking at ways that the District can use social media to increase communication with community members, develop better partnerships with parents, and increase the districts role as a cornerstone of the community. Please join us on Tuesday, January 17th at […]

PLATTSBURGH — Former Seton Catholic and Lake Placid Athletic Director Matthew Walentuk has been named as the new Interscholastic Athletics Administrator for Section VII. Source: Walentuk takes the helm of Section VII sports – Sun Community News & Printing

PERU — Peru Central PTO members are looking to replace the district’s third- through sixth-grade playground. Source: Fundraising underway for new playground at Peru Central School – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]

CANTON, NY (01/06/2017)– Miranda Smith of Peru, NY, 12972, made the SUNY Canton President’s List during the Fall 2016 semester. “Congratulations Miranda,” said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. “You have demonstrated a great commitment to your academic studies and should be proud of your accomplishments. In recognition of your success, I am pleased to include […]

New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are invited to participate in free lifeguard qualifying procedures beginning January 21, 2017, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. Seasonal lifeguard positions are available at DEC campgrounds throughout the Adirondack and Catskill parks this summer. The current hourly […]

Search underway for successor to Dr. Patrick Brimstein, who will leave district at end of June. Source: Peru Central superintendent to step down | Local News | pressrepublican.com

​Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to offer free tuition at New York public colleges to eligible residents. Source: Gov. Cuomo calls for free tuition at New York public colleges

SUNY officials are trying to raise tuition again after they were rebuffed last year to extend $300 annual undergraduate tuition increases. Source: SUNY asks for tuition hikes that vary by campus – The Buffalo News

PERU — Teachers and students from the Peru Central School District are working together to identify the best ways to implement technology into their classrooms. Source: Peru CSD teachers, students collaborating on tech advances – Sun Community News & Printing

AGENDA – Peru Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, January 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 14, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Continuation of a Site Plan Review: P-2016-027 College Auxiliary Services PSU Continuation of a Site Plan Review – Hotel/Motel 3714 State Rt. 9 […]

A Message from the Office of the Superintendent of Peru Central School The “Buddy Bench” is being used in schools around the world. First introduced in September, the “Buddy Bench” has been rolled out to students in the Peru K-2 House at our first assembly as a way to teach “compassion,” which is one of […]

PERU — Peru Central School District is continuing to search for new superintendent, and hope to hire a replacement by April. Source: Search for new Peru CSD superintendent underway – Sun Community News & Printing

Thanks to Vicki Defayette for this drone photo taken this morning of the original Peru School. At one time it was the home to grades K-12. Now it houses grades 3-6.

Peru superintendent says more feedback on choices will be sought. Source: Students press for better cafeteria food | Local News | pressrepublican.com

POTSDAM, NY (12/13/2016)– Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Samantha Crosby of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in communication, received the A. Douglas Burrow ’31 Endowed Scholarship. Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, received the Doug ’71 and Jane […]

Starting next fall, new science learning standards will roll out in New York classrooms that are focused on better preparing students for higher education and careers in fast-growing science, technology, engineering and math fields. The learning standards, which set out what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade, […]

The state Board of Regents will ask state lawmakers for a $2.1 billion increase in school funding next year, a figure members admit is on the high side but say was driven up by the growing number of needy students statewide. Meant to ensure equity across the districts by sending more funds to districts with […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce and Manpower are proud to announce a new opportunity for emerging leaders in our region. Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]