Peru School Board chooses Western NY candidate as the next superintendent
By John T. Ryan
The Peru Central School Board at an April 24, 2012 Special Meeting decided by a vote of 6 to 1 to hire Dr. Patrick Brimstein as the district’s next superintendent. Brian Post was the only board member to vote against Brimstein’s hiring.
Brimstein “48” is currently the high school principal in the Wheatland-Chili School District near Rochester. His contract will be for three years at a starting salary of $145,000. Board President Roderick Driscoll said that Peru Principal Christopher Mazella and Dr. Brimstein were the two finalists for the position. Driscoll said, “I think Dr. Brimstein will be a great leader for our district. He has an incredible background and is very highly regarded wherever he’s worked. He also made a very impressive public presentation. He’s very calm and great with people. He’s a leader and comes off as being comfortable in that role. I think people will be very happy.” Driscoll said the board had used the same hiring process as they had used in the past. Click here to read the Press Republican’s interview with Dr. Brimstein.
Posted: April 25th, 2012 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.