The Peru Gazette

A Statement from Superintendent of Schools Patrick Brimstein 

Like many school districts across New York State and the nation, Peru Central School District has experienced considerable changes to how our schools are expected to operate, challenges to how they are funded, and other regulatory stresses.  After much reflection and discussion, the Board of Education and I have come to realize that we need to create a long-term plan, rooted in the values of our community, to guide the district through these turbulent years.

We believe that the strongest plans are forged from the beliefs and viewpoints of all community members.  Please help us to strengthen Peru CSD.  Your input will help define community priorities, influence the direction that our school district takes, and provide the best quality education for all of the children and young adults in a manner that can be sustained.  Together, we will help create the best public school system in the North Country.

To start this process, we will be holding two community sessions.  Your participation at either one of these times will help to gather widely representative ideas from across our community.  We intend to include parents, district employees, students, business leaders, and representatives of local government.  Both sessions will be held in the Jr/Sr High Community Room at the following times:

Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 9:30 – 11:00 am

The thoughts and ideas that we receive from these meetings will be used to form a planning team and guide the development of a Strategic Plan for our school district.  This team will have representation from stakeholder groups from across the community, and the plan will focus our efforts and resources on common goals shared by all.

Take this opportunity to have a voice in the future successes of Peru CSD.  Please contact the district office at (518) 643-6004 or email us at vision@perucsd.org to reserve a seat at one of these important sessions.  Sessions are limited to 30 people each so reserve a seat today.  We look forward to seeing you there.