RTA News You Can Use
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...
A Free Community Concert April 28th
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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Adam’s Update (4.16.26) CPI Requirement Rescinded
Colleagues, I am glad that the District rescinded yesterday’s directive to require a CPI (Certificate of Personal Illness) for absences tomorrow.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...
Thinking about Retirement? There are two informational sessions left.
There are two remaining free in-person sessions about the NYS Teachers Retirement System (“TRS”) for any NYSUT member enrolled in this retirement system. The remaining sessions in 2026 will be held on:Thursday, April 2nd from 12:00-2:00 pm (during Spring...
2026-27 Sabbatical Info
Interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that will benefit you and your students? One of the great benefits negotiated into our contract is the sabbatical leave. Consider using this time to enroll in academic...
2026 RTA Scholarship Information
This year the RTA will award three (3) scholarships of $1000 each to seniors graduating from Rochester Public High Schools. Any student who will graduate in June and plans to continue his/her education (college, university, junior college, community college, business...
Free DASA Training for Members
NYSUT is holding an online DASA training on Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 10th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm each day. Participants must attend both nights online in order to meet their NYS certification requirement.Advanced registration is required.There is a new...
Nominating and Elections Committee Report AFT Delegate Election Results
In accordance with Article XI, Section 2E of the RTA Bylaws, the Nominating and Elections Committee certifies the election results to be published in all faculty units within 15 school days following the election. N&E results 2026Download
2025-26 Vehicle Insurance Deductible Form
RTA has agreed to help administer the District’s issuance of reimbursement for the automobile insurance deductible to any RTA bargaining unit member whose vehicle suffered physical damage that occurred while that member reported for duty. The agreed-upon...
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...
Tips and Links for ROConnect
ROConnect The RCSD has adopted a single sign-on platform called...
Directions for Taking Attendance through PowerSchool for the 2019-20 school year
POWERSCHOOL ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS Here is a link on how to take attendance in the...
Options for Multi Factor Authentication
MULTI FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Below are the options for MFA, “Notify me through app”, and “Use...
Special Education Teachers Can Claim Mileage For Required CSE Meetings Outside of Their Building
Special education teachers can be reimbursed for both milage and parking when required to attend...
