There are new STATE regulations taking effect on 7/1/20 for teaching content subject areas to special education students. Click here for info.
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Meals Provided for RCSD Students at 16 locations
Meals for RCSD students will be available at Wilson Foundation, East, Monroe, Freddie Thomas, School #5, School #42, and Jefferson from 8 am-2:30 pm (M-F) each school day schools are closed. In addition to the school sites the following recreation centers in the city...
read moreMarch Rep Assembly & Primary Department Meeting Cancelled
Consistent with the recommendations of the Monroe County Health Department, and more importantly consideration of your health and safety, this month’s Rep Assembly and Primary Department meetings are cancelled. We will be communicating via email and as always the most...
read moreFAQ and Answers for Contractual Implications of COVID-19
If the RCSD is closed due to COVID-19 will teachers still get paid? Yes, if you are a contracted teacher, you will be paid. This has been confirmed by the District and is outlined in our contract (section 41-10.a.2): (2) Absence caused by quarantine established by the...
read morePrimary Department Meeting Postponed Until Further Notice
Due to the suggested restrictions from the Monroe County Health Department on gatherings of 50 or more people, the Primary Department meeting scheduled for March 28th is postponed until further notice.
read moreNew STATE Special Ed Regulations
*Updated 4/6/20. New state regulations will take effect 7/1/21. All information in the links are valid except the date has been extended. There are new STATE regulations taking effect on 7/1/21 for teaching content subject areas to special education students. Below is...
read moreTransfer Process Open Until March 27th
The RTA is encouraging every member to fill out a voluntary transfer application due to district uncertainties for the 2020-21 school year. The voluntary teacher transfer process for the 2020-2021 school year is now available online. The process is available...
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Air Force Association Teacher of the Year Awards Nominations
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Adam’s Update (3.30.20)
Colleagues, Thank you to the many RTA members who have called or emailed NYS Senate leaders urging them to provide the needed additional funding that our students and their educators need. If you haven’t already done so, please do it before the State budget is...
read moreIf you are going to resign from the District, NYS law requires a notice of 30 calendar days (including weekends and holidays) from the time you file your resignation letter until your last day with the district.
For teachers impacted by Superintendent Dade’s mid-year layoffs, all info can be found here including resources, job opportunities, benefits information and more.
RTA Members Receive Discounts at RPO
Little Mermaid March 14th at 3pm
Interested in 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity? Click here to see contact information of any one of Rochester School District approved investment providers.
NYS PD Requirement for Professionally Certified Teachers
Our TURN: Revitalizing Public Education and Strengthening Our Democracy Through the Collective Wisdom of Teachers