by Matt Lavonas | May 6, 2026 | Adam's Updates
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...
by Matt Lavonas | Apr 19, 2026 | Adam's Updates
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...
by Matt Lavonas | Apr 16, 2026 | Adam's Updates
Colleagues, I am glad that the District rescinded yesterday’s directive to require a CPI (Certificate of Personal Illness) for absences tomorrow.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...
by Matt Lavonas | Jan 20, 2026 | Adam's Updates
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...
by Matt Lavonas | Jan 6, 2026 | Adam's Updates
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...
by Matt Lavonas | Nov 17, 2025 | Adam's Updates
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,...
