by Matt Lavonas | Mar 15, 2021 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, It’s been a full year of unprecedented difficulties. Yet, you have gone way beyond the call of duty and proved your professionalism and dedication to your students . And while there’s finally some reason for optimism, it’s certainly not over yet. Several...
by Matt Lavonas | Mar 5, 2021 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, As I’ve indicated in Wednesday’s Update, with the help of our state-level union, the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), approximately 1100 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are being made available solely to members of the Rochester Teachers Association (RTA)...
by Matt Lavonas | Mar 4, 2021 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues,Here are some timely and important notices for your information: – Vaccines For RTA and RAP Members. I am pleased to inform you that, with help from the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, 1100 Pfizer...
by Matt Lavonas | Feb 21, 2021 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, I hope you had a safe and restful Winter recess. The Rochester City School District is proceeding with reopening school buildings despite the fact that they are not fully ready to do so safely and effectively – not with mitigation, not with COVID...
by Matt Lavonas | Feb 9, 2021 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, Since the COVID-19 pandemic involves an airborne virus, common sense suggests that ventilation plays a critical role. That is why the RTA has engaged independent Industrial Hygienists to confirm that all our schools meet the accepted standards for...
by Matt Lavonas | Feb 7, 2021 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, Defying the collective wisdom of the overwhelming majority of parents and teachers, the Rochester City School District decided to push ahead with reopening schools before they are ready – thus disrupting the education of our students and playing...
