Get the latest news from RTA President Dr. Adam Urbanski.
Adam’s Update (4.16.26) CPI Requirement Rescinded
Colleagues, I am glad that the District rescinded yesterday’s directive to require a CPI (Certificate of Personal Illness) for absences tomorrow. We intend to engage in conversations with the District to improve this process for the future. Thank you for your solidarity, continued confidence in your union, and especially for all you do every day for our students. Adam Begin forwarded message: From: "Miller, Christopher D." <Christopher.Miller@rcsdk12.org> Subject: Re: Important: CPI Requirement for Absences on April 17, 2026 Date: April 16, 2026 at 11:46:15 AM EDT Sent bcc: RTA, RAP, ASAR Principals and Assistant Principals A Message from the Office of Human Capital It has come to our attention that there are many employees who are pre-approved for absence tomorrow. In light of this and some other concerns, we are officially rescinding the implementation of the CPI scheduled for this Friday, April 17, 2026, to facilitate a robust and collaborative dialogue with...
Adam’s Update (September 2018)
Colleagues, I hope that you had a good summer break and enjoyed it with family and friends. As we...
Adam’s Update (Summer 2018)
Colleagues, I hope that your summer recess is off to a good start. We, at the RTA, will be...
Adam’s Update (4/15/18)
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on some current issues: - Contract Approved. By a 6-0 vote, the...
Adam’s Update (3/19/18)
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on several issues: - Grieving Trevyan Rowe. All Rochester...
Adam’s Update (March 11, 2018)
Colleagues, Here’s an update about several current issues: Contract Ratification. This Tuesday you...
Adam’s Update: Tentative Agreement 1yr extension (2/28/18)
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that we have reached a tentative agreement with the...
Adam’s Updates (2018 NYS Paid Family Leave Benefits Act)
Colleagues, Today we have submitted to the Rochester City School District a negotiations proposal...
Adam’s Update (1/7/18)
Colleagues, As you prepare to return from a long but chilly weekend, here’s a brief update on a...
Adam’s Updates: SLO memo
Colleagues, I thought I’d share with you this terrific memo about SLOs to Edison teachers from...
Adam’s Update (10/24/17)–Vote No!
Colleagues, On Tuesday, November 7, we will have an opportunity to cast a very important vote on...
10/11/17 Loan Forgiveness, Breast Cancer Walk, APPR, SLO, David Cay Johnston
Colleagues, Here’s the link to this week’s Rochester Teachers Care video...
October Update
Colleagues, Just a few timely updates and clarification on current issues: - This Friday. The time...
Welcome Back
Welcome back. I hope that you had a restful and fun summer. As you prepare to return to work, I...
Endorsements for the September 12th primary elections
Colleagues, For the upcoming (September 12) Democratic primary elections, the RTA’s Legislative...
Adam’s Update (June)
Colleagues, Here are a few timely announcements and reminders: Rochester Teachers Care Video. Our...