2020 School Budget Vote & Board of Education Election Information
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 States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, (3) a resident within the Peru Central School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election, and (4) not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law.
If you are a qualified voter of the District and do not receive a ballot, please call (518) 643-6002. The ballot will consist of two (2) propositions (budget & bus) and eight (8) candidates running for the two (2) open seats on the Board of Education.
All absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
A lockbox will be available near the High School Community Room entrance 24/7 for voters who wish to drop off their ballots.
Peru Gazette Editor’s Notes: Envelopes containing two absentee ballots will be mailed to all households having an address in the Peru School District. Only persons meeting the qualifications stated above are permitted to vote. Ballot envelopes must be signed or the votes will not be counted. The School District will be mailing a newsletter with information on the budget and will be posting information on its website.
The Peru Gazette has sent 8 questions to each School Board candidate. Their responses will be published within the next two to four days.
Posted: May 21st, 2020 under Education News, Peru School News.