The Peru Gazette

Click here to watch Livestream of June 16th Peru Central School Budget and School Board Ballot Opening. 

Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order extending the deadline for school election ballots sent via mail. Executive Order No. 202.39 now allows the school district to receive absentee ballots until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16th, if sent by mail. The public may view the live canvassing of the entire ballot lot on June […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 8:00 AM.  The main focus of the meeting is to accept the results of the June 9th budget vote & board election (canvassed June 16th).  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, the meeting will be held remotely via Google […]

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in a news release Sunday that he would issue an executive order extending the deadline for school election ballots sent via mail. Executive Order No. 202.39 now allows the school district to receive absentee ballots until 5:00 PM on June 16th, if sent by mail. The public may now view the […]

The public may view the live opening of Peru CSD absentee ballots beginning at approximately 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9th at this link: https://youtu.be/-OXU6AxLhgs.    

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The majestic columns at Peru Elementary School have been repaired and concrete was being poured at their base today.

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 […]

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 […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 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, […]