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.
Statement on the Tragic Death of Daniel Prude
Dear Colleagues, As we again experience deep sadness and hurt, this time over the tragic death of Daniel Prude in our own community, our nation looks to educators to help teach our children that it is indeed possible to live in peace and to create a world with racial...
Adam’s Update (8.30.20) Advocate for Additional Funding
Colleagues, The Rochester City School District’s fiscal woes continue. Part of it is due to lower registration of kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students. Another reason is that the District continues to find discrepancies and miscalculations in their existing...
Adam’s Update (8.21.20) United in Opposition to Premature and Devastating Cuts
Colleagues, Late last week, the New York State Division of Budget notified all school districts that the State is now projecting a $14.5 billion budget shortfall and therefore may be reducing state aid to school districts by 20%. The Rochester City School District’s...
Adam’s Update (8.18.20) Reopening, Teaching from School is Teacher Choice, Retro Pay, Sample Schedule, Budget
Colleagues,Here are a few timely reminders as well as a status report on some current issues: - Forum on Reopening. In addition to holding five forums on reopening for parents, every District must hold at least one forum for teachers and other staff. The RCSD...
Adam’s Update (8.13.20). Remote Teaching the First Ten Weeks
Colleagues, For at least the first ten weeks of the 2020-2021 school year, and for all students and all grades, the Rochester City School District will have remote teaching and learning only. The remote teaching will be from home, not from the school or...
Adam’s Update (8.10.20) There Is Strength In Solidarity!
Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that our sister teacher unions in Monroe County announced their support for postponing plans for reopening schools for in-person learning until it can be ensured that all safety concerns are appropriately addressed. The Monroe...