Peru & Mac to Share Tech Director

Peru, IN- Peru Community Schools has entered into an agreement with Maconaquah Schools to share their district Technology Director, Chris Percival. The move comes amidst increasing financial pressure on schools across the state on the heels of Indiana’s SEA 1 which drastically reduced funding for public schools. This new agreement allows both districts to reduce expenses and retain highly qualified staff. “By partnering with Peru Community Schools, we are maximizing Chris Percival’s talents and creating efficiencies that ultimately benefit students in both districts,” said Craig Jernagan, Maconaquah Superintendent.
Mr. Percival’s years of experience successfully leading a tech team made him a clear choice to replace outgoing Peru Tech Director, Ben Burris, who has taken a job closer to his home. Peru Superintendent Trent McCormick said “We are pleased to have Mr. Percival join team PCS. Our district’s technology has been completely upgraded over the last year, from servers to laptops, and we are ready to take the next step. We are particularly excited with Mr. Percival’s experience building student tech teams. Peru is looking forward to engaging students interested in computers and technology through work-based learning.”
Both Peru and Maconaquah School boards have approved the arrangement. Mr. Percival is slated to being at PCS on March 1st.