RTA News You Can Use
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...
Free DASA Training For NYSUT Members
NYSUT members can get free DASA (Dignity for All Students) training for NYS certification. Any NYSUT member can take the DASA training, and any other ELT professional development course they are offering, at no cost. (Non-members must pay for the full cost of these...
2024-25 RCSD Calendar
2024 RTA Scholarship Info
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...
NYS Teachers Retirement System Workshop for RTA Members
Colleagues, If you are considering retirement, but were unable to attend any of the prior New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) retirement workshops, here’s the next opportunity: NYS Teachers Retirement System In-person Workshop This is a free in-person workshop...
NYSUT Members Can Receive Discounted Knighthawks Tickets
NYSUT members can receive discounted Knighthawks tickets. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena. As part of Educator Appreciation Night, the Rochester Knighthawks invite you and your families to the Blue Cross Arena with a Discounted Ticket Offer to recognize...
2023-24 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 (2.26.24) Sabbaticals, Job Sharing, Lesson Plans, Auto Insurance Deductible Reimbursement, NexGen EAP,
Colleagues, Welcome back. I hope you had a restful February break. Here’s a brief update: - Sabbaticals. Interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that would benefit you and your students? Consider a sabbatical...
Job Sharing Notification(s) Deadline is March 1st
Any member interested in job sharing must notify the Superintendent in writing by March 1st and current job-sharers must notify the office of Human Capital in writing by March 1st per Section 51.2 of the RTA contract. Section 51 -- JOB-SHARING 1. Job sharing...
NYSUT Offers Discounts on Amerks Tickets
This offer for discounted Amerks tickets is for all NYSUT members. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena as part of multiple Teacher & SRP Appreciation Nights.There are discounted tickets for games on Friday, February 16th at 7:05pm and Sunday, February...
Sabbatical Info for 2024-25
Are you interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that will benefit you and your students? One of the great benefits negotiated into our contract is the sabbatical leave. Consider using this time to enroll in...
NYSUT to Hold NYS Employees Retirement System (ERS) Webinars
NYSUT is pleased to announce two online webinars about the ERS for NYSUT members on February 27th and March 25th. These free webinars are interactive programs presented by an Information Representative from the Retirement System. Participants will learn the critical...
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...