RTA News You Can Use
Adam’s Update (10.20.25) Lawsuit on Payroll Issues Filed
Colleagues, Last Friday, October 17, 2025, we filed a lawsuit in the Monroe County Supreme Court against the Rochester City School District. We are seeking an immediate injunction on the long festering payroll issues that continue to result in either no pay, delayed...
NYSUT’s Retiree Recognition Day
Honoring our RRTA members on NYSUT’s Retiree Recognition Day — thank you for your lasting impact and continued support! 💙🍎 #RTAStrong
NYSUT Offers Free DASA Training for Members
NYSUT has a special offer for members that need the DASA (Dignity for All Students) training for their NYS certification. This is a great opportunity for them to access that training for free. Any NYSUT member can take the DASA training, and any other ELT professional...
Nominations Open for NYSUT/AFT/NEA Delegates
October 13, 2025 Nominations Open for NYSUT/AFT/NEA Delegates This is your official notice that nominations are now open to all members of the Rochester Teachers Association for the candidacy of Delegates to the NEW YORK STATE UNITED TEACHERS (NYSUT) REPRESENTATIVE...
Adam’s Update (10.8.25) Lawsuit on RCSD Payroll Issues
Colleagues, At the request of RTA, and on behalf of all our adversely affected members, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) attorneys are finalizing a lawsuit in Monroe County Supreme Court against the Rochester City School District. We are seeking an immediate...
Adam’s Update (9.24.25) Join the “Pay Us Correctly” Rally
Colleagues, Please come to our rally tomorrow, Thursday, from 4-6pm, in front of the RCSD headquarters at 131 W. Broad Street. Join our colleagues from ASAR, BENTE, and RAP. Car pooling encouraged. Ample parking is available at the Civic Center Garage nearby (55...
Adam’s Update (9.19.25) RCSD/Oracle Payroll Fiasco
Colleagues, The RCSD/Oracle payroll fiasco continues and we refuse to accept this as the new normal. Hundreds of teachers are yet to be paid, paid correctly, paid on time, or have correct deductions made. Additionally, many members of our sister unions, especially...
Thinking About Retirement? NYSUT is offering workshops for members.
We are pleased to offer several free in-person sessions about the NYS Teachers Retirement System (“TRS”) for any NYSUT member enrolled in this retirement system. The upcoming sessions in 2025-26 will be held on:Wednesday, October 15th from 4:30-6:30 pmWednesday,...
Adam’s Update (9.12.25) Payroll Issues
Colleagues, As the September 19 payroll date approaches, we want to provide you a status report on where things stand with payroll and what to expect. Here are some key aspects of this festering Oracle debacle: - General Payroll. Approximately 99% of RTA members...
BiWeekly Deducted Costs for Healthcare and Dental
If you are enrolled in the RCSD Healthcare or Dental program, please ensure your deductions are accurate. Deductions are made in each of the 22 pay periods during the school year. If you believe there is an error, please complete a help ticket with the District and...
Adam’s Update (8.31.25) Oracle and Payroll Issues
Colleagues, As the summer recess is nearly over, I know that some teachers are wondering when they will finally get paid, or paid accurately, for the work they’ve already done. And most RCSD employees, including teachers, are also wondering if the District will be...
Pay dates for School Year 2025-26
All dates are Fridays unless noted otherwise 1: 9/5/25 2: 9/19/25 3: 10/3/25 4: 10/17/25 5: 10/31/25 6:11/14/25 7: 11/26/25 (W) 8: 12/12/25 9: 12/26/25 10. 1/9/26 11: 1/23/26 12: 2/6/26 13: 2/20/26 14: 3/6/26 15: 3/20/26 16: 4/2/26 (Th) 17: 4/17/26 18: 5/1/26 19:...
Directions for Taking Attendance through PowerSchool for the 2019-20 school year
POWERSCHOOL ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS Here is a link on how to...
Options for Multi Factor Authentication
MULTI FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Below are the options for MFA, “Notify me through app”, and “Use...
Helpdesk Now Online
JIRA – Help Desk Software system During the 2019-20 school year you will be able to put in a...
Tips and Links for ROConnect
ROConnect The RCSD has adopted a single sign-on platform called ROConnect, which will allow you to...


