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2026 RTA Scholarship Information
This year the RTA will award three (3) scholarships of $1000 each to seniors graduating from Rochester Public High Schools. Any student who will graduate in June and plans to continue his/her education (college, university, junior college, community college, business...
Free DASA Training for Members
NYSUT is holding an online DASA training on Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 10th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm each day. Participants must attend both nights online in order to meet their NYS certification requirement.Advanced registration is required.There is a new...
Nominating and Elections Committee Report AFT Delegate Election Results
In accordance with Article XI, Section 2E of the RTA Bylaws, the Nominating and Elections Committee certifies the election results to be published in all faculty units within 15 school days following the election. N&E results 2026Download
2025-26 Vehicle Insurance Deductible Form
RTA has agreed to help administer the District’s issuance of reimbursement for the automobile insurance deductible to any RTA bargaining unit member whose vehicle suffered physical damage that occurred while that member reported for duty. The agreed-upon...
Adam’s Update (1.20.26) RCSD’s Newest Debacle: W2s
Colleagues, As you may already know, the District notified all employees that the W2 forms sent out by the RCSD may be incorrect. They are advising you to not file your taxes for FY2025 quite yet, to file a ticket to the RCSD, and to send to the RCSD a photo of your...
Join the ROC Coalition for PublicED for a Virtual Community Forum Education Experience
Adam’s Update (1.6.26) Payroll Errors, Health Insurance, Auto Insurance Deductible, Retirement
Colleagues, Welcome back and best wishes for 2026. Here’s a brief update on just a few timely issues: - Payroll Errors. We are finalizing our response to the District’s latest proposal on rectifying the damages caused to teachers who have been adversely affected...
RTA Retirement Informational Drop In Session January 8th
Thinking about retiring soon?Join us for an RTA drop-in retirement info session on Thursday, January 8, from 2:45–4:45 pm at the RTA office (30 N. Union St., Suite 301). Get helpful information on:• Health care options• Absenteeism Reduction Plan• NYS Retirement...
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2025 MLK Nomination Form
Adam’s Update (11.17.25) Latest Update on RCSD’s Payroll Issues
Colleagues, The payroll debacle drags on. Here’s a summary of the current status: - The number of wrongful deductions for health benefits has diminished in last Friday’s payroll but some remain unresolved. Additionally, some deductions for the retirement system,...
NYSUT Members Can Receive Discounts with the Amerks
NYSUT is excited to share that the Rochester Americans celebrating their 70th Anniversary is offering the exclusive perk of discounted tickets as part of their BCA+ program for the 2025-26 Season! This offer gives the employees / members of NYSUT the opportunity to...
Adam’s Update (10.27.25) Next Collective Action on Payroll
Colleagues, In addition to our lawsuit, and our other efforts to redress the continuing payroll fiasco, we are asking our members who are still adversely affected to sign up to tell their story to the school board at their Board of Education Speakers Forum this...
Tips and Links for ROConnect
ROConnect The RCSD has adopted a single sign-on platform called...
Directions for Taking Attendance through PowerSchool for the 2019-20 school year
POWERSCHOOL ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS Here is a link on how to take attendance in the...
Options for Multi Factor Authentication
MULTI FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Below are the options for MFA, “Notify me through app”, and “Use...
Special Education Teachers Can Claim Mileage For Required CSE Meetings Outside of Their Building
Special education teachers can be reimbursed for both milage and parking when required to attend...
