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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...
10/11/17 Loan Forgiveness, Breast Cancer Walk, APPR, SLO, David Cay Johnston

October Update

Colleagues, Just a few timely updates and clarification on current issues: - This Friday. The time schedule for the October 6 Superintendent’s Conference Day is the same as on a regular day - consistent with Section 16 (Professional Day) of our collective bargaining...

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10/11/17 Loan Forgiveness, Breast Cancer Walk, APPR, SLO, David Cay Johnston

Welcome Back

Welcome back. I hope that you had a restful and fun summer. As you prepare to return to work, I want to update you on some timely and relevant information. - Superintendent’s Opening Day Presentation. As she did last year, Superintendent Deane-Williams is respecting...

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10/11/17 Loan Forgiveness, Breast Cancer Walk, APPR, SLO, David Cay Johnston

Adam’s Update (June)

Colleagues, Here are a few timely announcements and reminders: Rochester Teachers Care Video. Our third video in this weekly series can be accessed here Logan Newman and is also available on FB. It shows the terrific Vision Clinic work led by East High School’s Logan...

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