RTA News You Can Use
Adam’s Update (11.4.24) Exercise Your Right to Vote
Colleagues, If you haven’t voted already, please be sure to do so tomorrow. Attached is the RTA Legislative Committee’s newsletter with information about pro-public education endorsements by our state union (NYSUT) and RTA’s Representative Assembly. This is in...
NYSUT Members of Color Initiative Event
On Wednesday, October 9th NYSUT Members of Color are invited to dinner and a night of fellowship with other colleagues in the region. In our time together, we will learn how to avoid worker burnout and best ways to advocate for yourself in your union and...
The Impact of Political Choices on Women’s Wallets Session Available to NYSUT Members
The Rochester Women's Committee is pleased to announce “The Impact of Political Choices on Women’s Wallets” to be held on Thursday October 17th from 5:30-8pm at the Rochester Regional Office. This session will be the first in a series this year. The Agenda includes...
Adam’s Update (8.27.24) Projected Layoffs Restored, Class Sizes Lowered, Initial Payroll Date and Stipends, Teacher Leader Program, Labor Day Parade
Colleagues, As the summer recess draws to a close, we want to welcome you back and provide a brief update: - Projected Layoffs Restored. Last Spring, the District notified the RTA that 53 teachers may be laid off in the coming school year and would be placed on...
2024-25 Pay Dates
2024-25 Pay Dates for teachers in the RCSD 9/6/24 (Reconfiguration moving stipend & Middle School Incentives will also be paid on this date)9/20/2410/4/2410/18/2411/1/2411/15/2411/27/2024(W)12/13/2412/27/241/10/251/24/252/7/252/21/253/7/253/21/254/4/254/17/2025...
Free DASA Training Via NYSUT
Any NYSUT member can take the DASA training, and any other ELT professional development course we are offering, at no cost. (Non-members must pay for the full cost of these courses.) We are holding an online DASA training on Thursday August 15 from 9:00...
RCSD to Provide Discount Tickets for Red Wings
RCSD is promoting two games for all staff. – June 28th and August 3rd. Both are at 6:45pm. The cost of tickets is $10 and people can purchase as many as they would like. . There will be giveaways to RCSD staff who are attending and RCSD will be sending out...
Adam’s Update (6.4.24) Interim Superintendent, Fighting Layoffs, School Safety, Spread a Check, Labor Walk, Save the Date for Year-End Social
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update: - Interim Superintendent. The Board of Education appointed Demario Strickland to be our Interim Superintendent as of July 1, 2024. Mr. Strickland has served as RCSD’s Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning since March...
2025 Deferred Summer Pay Program Enrollment Open Now Until June 29th
A message from Bryan Dyke/RCSD Payroll Supervisor Greetings Teachers! The Deferred for Summer 2025 Pay program is almost open for enrollment. This program allows teachers to have a portion of their net salary withheld each pay period during the...
NYSUT To Provide Resources to Laid-Off RTA Members
NYSUT provides resources to RTA members impacted by layoffs. Few events are as devastating as losing a job. As a NYSUT member, if you are laid off, your membership in the statewide union will be continued for two years for free.** That membership ensures...
New Transfer Dates (5.1.24)
Below is the most up to date information provided by the District about Transfer Days. Transfer-Day-Flyer-5-1-24-1Download
Adam’s Update (4.24.24) Safety, Transfer Schedule, Supt Search, PD Opportunities, Special Event, D&C Solidarity
Colleagues, Here are some timely announcements and a brief update: - Safety Concerns. Effective teaching and learning are impeded if teachers and students are not safe at and near schools. We are aware that is the case at some of our schools and we are working...
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...
