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 (8.17.23) First 15 Minutes of the Day
Colleagues, I hope that you’re enjoying your summer recess and I apologize for this brief interruption. I just want to clarify an issue that is of concern to especially Elementary teachers who have precious little planning time already and fear losing that, as well....
Adam’s Update (7.7.23) Vehicle Insurance Deductible Reimbursement
July 7, 2023 Dear Colleagues, Upon successfully concluding negotiating the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Rochester City School District, RTA has agreed to help administer the District’s issuance of reimbursement for the automobile insurance deductible to...
Adam’s Update (6.26.23) Vehicle Damage Reimbursement, Morning Unencumbered Time, Anti-Union Campaign
Colleagues, As you begin your well-earned summer recess, I want to briefly update you on just a few timely but important issues: - Vehicle Damage Reimbursement. Last Friday, the RTA and the District reached an agreement that teachers whose vehicles were damaged...
Adam’s Update (5.30.23) Placement Days, Unencumbered 15 minutes, Emergency Sub Coverage, Cameras in Multipurpose Rooms, & Impasse in Substitute Negotiations
Colleagues, Welcome back. Hope you had a restful Memorial Day weekend and enjoyed the nice weather as we paused to remember all those who sacrificed for our country. Here’s a brief update on a few timely reminders: - Teacher Placement Days. *Updated 5/31*...
Adam’s Update (4.19.23) Safety & Security, Retro Pay & Retention Incentive, Unencumbered Arrival Time
Colleagues, As you probably already know, yesterday we had another near tragedy at the Franklin campus. A stolen Kia SUV drove recklessly onto the school’s grounds nearly hitting students during dismissal. See here the link to the story on News10 NBC, including the...
Adam’s Update (2.27.23) Safety and Security at Schools and School Parking Lots
Colleagues, As crime and gun violence continues to plague the city, our schools and school parking lots are also becoming less safe. That is why, the week before the February break, we polled RTA Faculty Representatives to ascertain exactly how we’re affected. The...