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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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 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...

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...

2024-25 Bell Times Announced

The Superintendent has released the bell times for the 2024-25 school year and can be found on the RCSD website here. Elementary Schools SchoolGradeArrivalDismissalGeorge Mather Forbes School No. 4PK-69:003:30John Williams School No. 5PK-69:003:30Virgil I. Grissom...

Attention All Teachers: Workplace Harassment Training

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