Health and Safety
On this page you will find the most up to date health and safety information for the 2021-22 school year. When there is updated information we will contact members and update this page.
Adam’s Update (10.31.21) Action Needed
Colleagues, The presidents of all four unions within the RCSD sent the message below to Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small and Board of Education President Van White. It calls for immediate action by the District while we continue to address the many other measures...
Adam’s Update (10.15.21) Union Presidents Call For District Leadership Address Safety Concerns In RCSD Buildings
Colleagues, Attached is a joint letter sent to Superintendent Myers-Small and Board President Van White by the presidents of all four unions representing workers in the RCSD. We will keep you informed about any progress in our efforts on your behalf and on behalf of...
Adam’s Updates (9.23.21) Vaccination/Testing Mandate, Proposed Solutions to Reopening Concerns, Negotiations, Open House
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update: - Vaccination or Testing Mandate. More than 95% of Rochester teachers have submitted either proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 testing. Those who have submitted neither are being notified by the District that failure to comply...
Adam’s Update (9.16.21) Sunday Deadline, Solution Driven Unionism, Rochester Teachers Care, Resource Handbook, Office Protocols, Thank You
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update: - Deadline Is This Sunday. More than 80% of teachers have already submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the District. Teachers who have submitted proof of vaccination are not required by the District to be tested regularly....
Directions for scheduling your Covid-19 test at Walgreens
Below are directions to schedule your Covid-19 test at Walgreens. https://rochesterteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Walgreens-information.pdf
Adam’s Updates (9.12.21) Bus Transportation, Simultaneous Teaching
Colleagues, Just another brief update on the issues related to the problems with bus transportation of students: - Bus transportation. All Secondary school students should have bus transportation as of tomorrow (Monday). The number of Elementary school students...