Adam’s Update (4/15/18)
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on some current issues: - Contract Approved. By a 6-0 vote, the Board of Education ratified the one-year extension of our collective bargaining agreement. The pact was approved by teachers last month with 99% voting in favor. All...
read moreLOAN FORGIVENESS WORKSHOPS
(BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND)
Financial Advisors from The Legend Group will be at the RTA Office (30 N. Union St) to present information on Loan Forgiveness options and to answer any questions. Come to the RTA Office on any of the date(s) below ~ pick a time that works best for you!
Drop–In Informational sessions:
April 23rd or May 2nd
2:30-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Award Winning RCSD Teachers
Congratulations to Jason Millington and Jeff Wujcik for winning the New York Association for Continuing Community Education 2018 Teacher of the Year Award Mr. Jason Millington Mr. Jeff Wujcik The Office of Adult and Career Education Services (OACES), an adult...
read moreAir Force Association ~ Teacher of the Year
Rochester Teachers Association and Air Force Chapter 308 have joined “forces” to recognize up to 2 classroom teachers for their accomplishments and achievements in exciting K-12 students about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Any RTA Representative...
read more‘Raise the Age,’ Now Law in New York, Is Still a Subject of Debate
ALBANY — Much of the praise for the Raise the Age initiative, which was passed by the New York Legislature over the weekend, was effusive, with various political factions claiming it as their own victory and its supporters calling it a historic protection for juvenile...
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Our TURN: Revitalizing Public Education and Strengthening Our Democracy Through the Collective Wisdom of Teachers
Adam’s Update (3/21/18 Investigations Related to Trevyan Rowe)
Colleagues, As you may already know, several investigations have been launched to determine the facts related to the tragic death of School #12 student Trevyan Rowe. And we have learned this morning that most teachers at School 12, as well as some teachers outside of...
read moreScholarships Available from the RTA
The Rochester Teachers Association, through its Scholarship Committee, awards scholarships to needy and deserving college-bound students. Final selections will be based upon academic achievement, financial need, character and leadership ability. Click on the...
read moreRTA Crime Victims Assistance Committee 2018
Workshop Series
4:15- 6:15 p.m. RTA office 30 North Union Street
April 24th May 1st
Interested in new job shares?
Contact Martha Keating.
Please provide your name, tenure area, current school, preferred email address and phone number and whether or not you’re willing to accept a job share at another school.
There is a new feature on your Peoplesoft pay stub.
Interested in 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity? Click here to see contact information of any one of Rochester School District approved investment providers.
Paid Family Leave: Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits What are the Paid Family Leave benefits? Benefits phase in over four years. During 2018, employees can take up to eight weeks of Paid Family Leave and receive 50% of their average weekly wage (AWW), capped at 50% of the New York State Average Weekly Wage...
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