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Short-lived Peru Central super agreed to severance package » Breaking News » Press-Republican

Short-lived Peru Central super agreed to severance package » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Stapleford officially resigns as Peru Central superintendent

Stapleford officially resigns as Peru Central superintendent » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

State Comptroller reports excess fund balance at Peru Central

A statement from A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Peru CSD Peru Central School District appreciates the cooperation of the State Comptroller’s Office regarding the recent comprehensive fiscal accountability audit of the school district, according to Peru Central Interim Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott. The District was very pleased to learn that sufficient […]

School Board meeting has important items on its agenda

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney and a meeting […]

State courts open teacher ratings to the public

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Peru sports legends honored

By John T. Ryan The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame has increased to twenty-six members. Eighteen Peru athletes and coaches were inducted in last year’s inaugural ceremony.  Six athletes and two coaches joined this elite group on Saturday, October 1st in ceremonies held at Cricket’s Restaurant in Peru.  The new members of the Hall of […]

Peru Middle School evacuated due to chemicals

The Press Republican reports 

Board President explains why he can’t give the public more information.

By John T. Ryan Peru Central’s school year began with an overall sense of optimism. The new Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Stapleford, addressed the teaching staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  Peru students reported for class on Thursday, September 8th. On September 9th a school news release stated that Stapleford was on temporary leave for an […]

Peru students celebrate Peace Day

By John T. Ryan When Ann and Lynn Wilke looked out their upstairs windows this morning they saw children placing pinwheels at the entrance to Peru Central School.  They couldn’t help but wonder what the pinwheels signified. According to school officials the Middle School students were celebrating the International Day of Peace. It was established […]

Superintendent explains Peru Intermediate’s basement mold problem

Letter Regarding Intermediate School Basement September 20 2011

Peru puts interim school superintendent in place

The Press Republican reports 

New Peru School Superintendent on unexplained, indefinite leave

The Press Republican reports 

Gov. suspends APA, DEC rules for rebuild

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

School officials grapple with implementing state regulations on teacher performance

The Watertown Daily Times reports

School budget approved and Brian Post elected to Board of Education

By John T. Ryan Voters approved the proposed $41,586,451 Peru Central School 2011-2012 budget on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 with 589 yes votes and 350 no votes. The tax rate will increase by 2.9% to $18.29 per thousand dollars of assessed value. The proposition to purchase school buses passed with 540 yes votes and 380 no […]

Four candidates vie for Peru School Board

The Press Republican reports Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 19th from noon until 9 p.m.

Peru Central PTO sponsoring School Board candidate forum

The Peru Central School District grades kindergarten through fifth grade Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring a Wednesday, May 11th public forum at 6:30 PM at Peru Intermediate School’s combination gymnasium-auditorium space. Peru Central’s Board of Education is a seven-member board. Four individuals recently submitted petitions for the upcoming annual vote and election. Each of those […]

School boards seek health insurance cap

The Times Union reports

New Superintendent appointed at Peru Central

At its special meeting of April 28, 2011, the Peru Central Board of Education passed a resolution appointing Dr. Thomas A. Stapleford to a three-year contract as Superintendent of Schools at Peru Central. Stapleford will start his service on July 1, 2011, according to A. Paul Scott, veteran Peru Superintendent, who is retiring at the […]

New York rushes to rework STAR system – Some property tax breaks being eliminated or reduced

The Times Union reports

Peru School Board Meets 7 PM Thursday April 28th

Peru Central’s Board of Education is slated to meet Thursday, April 28th at 7 PM in the community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. At that time, the school board will consider proposed BOCES administrative budget for next school year, and consider lodging votes for several vacant seats on this region’s […]

Peru Central would lay off workers

The Press Republican reports

Superintendent candidates face the public – listen to their presentations

The Peru Central School Board of Education will soon choose a new district leader to succeed Superintendent A. Paul Scott. The list of candidates has been narrowed to two men with the Board of Education expected to make a decision within the next few weeks. On Thursday, April 14th the Board conducted an Open Forum […]

$41,586,451 Proposed Budget for Voter Consideration

From the office of A. Paul Scott, Superintendent of Schools Peru Central School District’s Board of Education has established a $41,586,451 proposed expenditures plan for voter consideration noon until 9 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in the district’s high school gymnasium. The proposed budget calls for a decrease in spending of 1.81%. That translates into […]

Public will have a chance to “interview” Peru Central Superintendent candidates

As part of the process to recruit a successor Superintendent of Schools at Peru Central, the Board of Education is hosting ‘open forums’ on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7 PM in the community room, near the high school main entrance. If additional space is required beyond the seating capacity of the community room, the […]