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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 (1.20.26) RCSD’s Newest Debacle: W2s

Colleagues, As you may already know, the District notified all employees that the W2 forms sent out by the RCSD may be incorrect. They are advising you to not file your taxes for FY2025 quite yet, to file a ticket to the RCSD, and to send to the RCSD a photo of your...

Adam’s Update (1.6.26) Payroll Errors, Health Insurance, Auto Insurance Deductible, Retirement

Colleagues, Welcome back and best wishes for 2026. Here’s a brief update on just a few timely issues: - Payroll Errors. We are finalizing our response to the District’s latest proposal on rectifying the damages caused to teachers who have been adversely affected...

Adam’s Update (11.17.25) Latest Update on RCSD’s Payroll Issues

Colleagues, The payroll debacle drags on. Here’s a summary of the current status: - The number of wrongful deductions for health benefits has diminished in last Friday’s payroll but some remain unresolved. Additionally, some deductions for the retirement system,...

Adam’s Update (10.27.25) Next Collective Action on Payroll

Colleagues, In addition to our lawsuit, and our other efforts to redress the continuing payroll fiasco, we are asking our members who are still adversely affected to sign up to tell their story to the school board at their Board of Education Speakers Forum this...

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...

Adam’s Update (Jan/Feb 2019)

Colleagues,Here’s a brief update on some timely reminders and current issues:- Rochester Teachers Care. This week’s Rochester Teachers Care video <https://youtu.be/ZBGbRopqUiQ> features Kelly Follman from the RISE Community School. Through arts and culturally...

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Adam’s Update October 2018

Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that we have successfully concluded negotiations for a new Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) agreement. The one year pact will apply for the current school year and may be re-negotiated thereafter. The new agreement...

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Adam’s Update (September 2018)

Colleagues, I hope that you had a good summer break and enjoyed it with family and friends. As we welcome you back to the new school year, we also want to inform you about some salient issues and about our ongoing efforts on your behalf. - Less testing and no more...

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Adam’s Update (Summer 2018)

Colleagues, I hope that your summer recess is off to a good start. We, at the RTA, will be addressing several important matters and will occasionally email you to keep you informed. - Sticking with our union. Many of you have received an email from an anti-union and...

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Adam’s Update (4/15/18)

Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on some current issues: - Contract Approved. By a 6-0 vote, the Board of Education ratified the one-year extension of our collective bargaining agreement. The pact was approved by teachers last month with 99% voting in favor. All...

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Adam’s Update (3/19/18)

Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on several issues: - Grieving Trevyan Rowe.  All Rochester teachers join with the entire community, and especially with Trevyan’s family, teachers and friends, in our sadness about his tragic death. We are determined to do all we can...

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