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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 (6.13.26) Implementing the Payroll MOA, Beginning Negotiations, RCSD Budget Cuts, RTA End of the Year Social

Colleagues, What a year this has been! As tough as it was, you proved to be even tougher. And only two weeks to go before the start of the summer recess. Here are key items of unfinished business that we are addressing right now and will continue to work on during the...

Adam’s Update (6.3.26) Payroll MOA

Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that, after many months of frustrating negotiations, we have finally reached an agreement with the Rochester City School District to try to “make whole” teachers who were adversely affected by the RCSD’s payroll and Oracle...

Adam’s Update (5.6.26) Rally For Our Students And Urge the BOE to Reject the Superintendent’s Hurtful Proposed Budget Cuts

Colleagues, As you probably know already, the RCSD Board of Education is scheduled to vote next Tuesday on the Superintendent's proposed budget for the next school year. If approved as recommended, it would include severe cuts of Home/Hospital teacher positions as...

Adam’s Update (4.19.26) Opposing Budget Cuts, Transfers, Sabbaticals, Fixing CPI

Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on some timely issues and reminders: - Opposing RCSD Budget Cuts. The Superintendent’s preliminary budget for the next school year calls for the elimination of about a dozen Guidance Counselors positions, a reduction of more than...

Adam’s Update (4.16.26) CPI Requirement Rescinded

Colleagues, I am glad that the District rescinded yesterday’s directive to require a CPI (Certificate of Personal Illness) for absences tomorrow.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...
October Update

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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October Update

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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October Update

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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