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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill 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.
 
Both seats are for full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025.
 
A school board candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, a qualified voter in the District, and able to read and write. They must be a resident of the District continuously for one year before the election. At the time when the board member takes office, they cannot be employed by the District. They also cannot live in the same household with a family member who is also a current member of the Board.
 
Due to COVID-19, nominating petitions have been suspended, and individuals may self-nominate. Individuals interested in running for the school board must submit their signed self-nomination form to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, May 11, 2020. Forms shall state the name, residence and phone number of the candidate. Forms may be submitted by faxing 518-643-2043 or emailing sprovost@perucsd.org. Please call 518-643-6002 with any questions. Thank you.