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2026 RTA Scholarship Information

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...

Free DASA Training for Members

NYSUT is holding an online DASA training on Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 10th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm each day. Participants must attend both nights online in order to meet their NYS...

Nominating and Elections Committee Report AFT Delegate Election Results

In accordance with Article XI, Section 2E of the RTA Bylaws, the Nominating and Elections Committee certifies the election results to be published in all faculty units within 15 school days...

2025-26 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...

Adam's Updates

Retirement Info

Adam’s Update (11.4.24) Exercise Your Right to Vote

by Matt Lavonas | Nov 4, 2024 | Adam's Updates

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 state union (NYSUT) and RTA’s Representative Assembly. This is in...

NYSUT Members of Color Initiative Event

by Matt Lavonas | Sep 19, 2024 | News

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 and best ways to advocate for yourself in your union and...

The Impact of Political Choices on Women’s Wallets Session Available to NYSUT Members

by Matt Lavonas | Sep 11, 2024 | News

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 session will be the first in a series this year. The Agenda includes...

Adam’s Update (8.27.24) Projected Layoffs Restored, Class Sizes Lowered, Initial Payroll Date and Stipends, Teacher Leader Program, Labor Day Parade

by Matt Lavonas | Aug 27, 2024 | Adam's Updates

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 teachers may be laid off in the coming school year and would be placed on...

2024-25 Pay Dates

by Matt Lavonas | Aug 21, 2024 | News

2024-25 Pay Dates for teachers in the RCSD 9/6/24 (Reconfiguration moving stipend & Middle School Incentives will also be paid on this date)9/20/2410/4/2410/18/2411/1/2411/15/2411/27/2024(W)12/13/2412/27/241/10/251/24/252/7/252/21/253/7/253/21/254/4/254/17/2025...

Free DASA Training Via NYSUT

by Matt Lavonas | Jul 22, 2024 | News

Any NYSUT member can take the DASA training, and any other ELT professional development course we are offering, at no cost. (Non-members must pay for the full cost of these courses.) We are holding an online DASA training on Thursday August 15 from 9:00...

RCSD to Provide Discount Tickets for Red Wings

by Matt Lavonas | Jun 5, 2024 | News

RCSD is promoting two games for all staff. – June 28th and August 3rd. Both are at 6:45pm. The cost of tickets is $10 and people can purchase as many as they would like. . There will be giveaways to RCSD staff who are attending and RCSD will be sending out...

Adam’s Update (6.4.24) Interim Superintendent, Fighting Layoffs, School Safety, Spread a Check, Labor Walk, Save the Date for Year-End Social

by Matt Lavonas | Jun 4, 2024 | Adam's Updates

Colleagues, Here’s a brief update: - Interim Superintendent. The Board of Education appointed Demario Strickland to be our Interim Superintendent as of July 1, 2024. Mr. Strickland has served as RCSD’s Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning since March...

2025 Deferred Summer Pay Program Enrollment Open Now Until June 29th

by Matt Lavonas | May 31, 2024 | News

A message from Bryan Dyke/RCSD Payroll Supervisor Greetings Teachers! The Deferred for Summer 2025 Pay program is almost open for enrollment. This program allows teachers to have a portion of their net salary withheld each pay period during the...

NYSUT To Provide Resources to Laid-Off RTA Members

by Matt Lavonas | May 22, 2024 | News, Potential Layoffs

NYSUT provides resources to RTA members impacted by layoffs. Few events are as devastating as losing a job. As a NYSUT member, if you are laid off, your membership in the statewide union will be continued for two years for free.** That membership ensures...

New Transfer Dates (5.1.24)

by Matt Lavonas | May 2, 2024 | News

Below is the most up to date information provided by the District about Transfer Days. Transfer-Day-Flyer-5-1-24-1Download

Adam’s Update (4.24.24) Safety, Transfer Schedule, Supt Search, PD Opportunities, Special Event, D&C Solidarity

by Matt Lavonas | Apr 24, 2024 | Adam's Updates

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...