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Adam’s Update (9.16.21) Sunday Deadline, Solution Driven Unionism, Rochester Teachers Care, Resource Handbook, Office Protocols, Thank You
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update: - Deadline Is This Sunday. More than 80% of teachers have already submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the District. Teachers who have submitted proof of vaccination are not required by the District to be tested regularly....
read moreRochester Teaching Academy Professional Learning Catalog
Fall 2021 Colleagues, The following courses are being offered by the Rochester Teaching Academy and will be on True North Logic with full course descriptions 3 weeks prior to the start date. We wanted to give you an opportunity to “save the date”, however, you...
read moreDirections for scheduling your Covid-19 test at Walgreens
Below are directions to schedule your Covid-19 test at Walgreens. https://rochesterteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Walgreens-information.pdf
read moreAdam’s Updates (9.12.21) Bus Transportation, Simultaneous Teaching
Colleagues, Just another brief update on the issues related to the problems with bus transportation of students: - Bus transportation. All Secondary school students should have bus transportation as of tomorrow (Monday). The number of Elementary school students...
read moreAdam’s Update (9.9.21) Late Buses & Simultaneous Teaching
Colleagues, Please excuse this late hour email but we want to at least acknowledge and initially address the continuing concerns related to the ongoing bus transportation debacle. While lots of additional issues exist, the most immediate are two: - Lateness of...
read moreRTA Rep Assembly Dates
Below are the scheduled dates for the regular monthly meetings of the RTA Representative Assembly during the 2020-2021 school year. Meetings will begin at 4:15 pm via Zoom until further notice. ...
read moreWin Wegmans Gift Cards from Advantage Federal Credit Union
Dear RCSD Employees, In 1931, Advantage Federal Credit Union was founded by the Rochester City School District Teachers. In honor of the 90th anniversary, we would like to offer you two chances to win a $90 gift card to Wegmans. Easy to enter- just log on...
read moreAdam’s Update (9.06.21) Brief Update Trying to Clear Up Confusion
Colleagues, Last night’s meeting of the RCSD Board of Education was frustrating, to say the least. The only thing decided yesterday was to postpone the first day of school for students from this Wednesday to this Thursday. Another Board meeting is scheduled for this...
read moreAdam’s Update (9.3.21) The Mess We’re In
Colleagues, I’m sure you’ve been following the unfolding developments with the District’s inability to ensure transportation for all our students. The new school year begins in only a few days and we still don’t know what to expect. What we do know is that Rochester...
read moreAdam’s Update (8.26.21) Impact Bargaining Continues
Colleagues, When the District announced a week ago their plan for reopening schools, we immediately requested to negotiate the impact of that plan on the terms and conditions of work for our members. The District did agree to such Impact Bargaining and we’ve already...
read moreAdam’s Update (8.18.21) District Communication on Vaccinations
Colleagues, Earlier today you received a communication from the District notifying you about the District’s policy regarding weekly testing of RCSD employees who are not able to demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination. It represents an attempt to balance individual...
read more2021-22 Pay Dates
9/10/21 9/24/201 10/8/21 10/22/21 11/5/21 11/19/21 12/3/21 12/17/21 12/30/21 (Thurs) 1/14/22 1/28/22 2/11/22 2/25/22 3/11/22 3/25/22 4/8/22 4/22/22 5/6/22 5/20/22 6/3/22 6/17/22 * 7/1/22 * (22nd and last paycheck) Spread a check dates: 7/15/22, 7/29/22, 8/12/22,...
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RTA Rep Assembly Passes RTA Resolution to Keep Our Students Safe
Colleagues, The RTA Representative Assembly, our union’s policy-making body, adopted the following resolution earlier today: WHEREAS, there is an alarming increase in tragic shootings and violence in our city affecting the safety and well-being of our students,...
Directions for Changing Your District Password via the IM&T Helpdesk
If you are in the district, you can change your password by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del and selecting change password. If you cannot login to ROConnect, then you will need to change your password. It is possible to change your password from home using the following...
NYSUT Announces New Round of Certification Webinars
We are pleased to announce a new round of certification webinars. These webinars are hosted by NYSUT's certification experts and are designed to help members with the challenges they encounter understanding and managing certifications. These webinars are free for...
SAVE THE DATES FOR SUMMER PD
At this time, the Rochester Teaching Academy will continue to provide high-quality professional development for members through the Zoom platform. Look for the following courses to be available for registration in True North Logic on or before June 28: RTA_Best...
Mask Guideline Update
Colleagues, Below is the latest update from NYSUT clarifying that, as far as masks at schools are concerned, there will be no changes in guidelines until after CDC reviews the merits of the NYS Department of Health proposal announced last Friday. This is consistent...
District’s Request That Teachers Verify Student Attendance
Colleagues,It was brought to our attention that teachers are being asked by the District to verify student attendance in an effort to correct some “disconnects” that the District identified (see attached information). We contacted Elizabeth Hoffer, the District’s...
2021 RTA ELECTION RESULTS
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Second Group Retro Pay Delayed Again
Retro pay for the second group (if you did not received retro pay in November) has been delayed yet again. We have been told by the District that the target is to have retro pay in the May 21st paycheck. Inquires can be made to Carlene Pierce...
Attention Special Education Teachers: Statement Of Continued Eligibility (SOCE) UPDATE
* Updated (4/21/21) to include the January 1, 2021 date**Cost Reimbursement For a Limited Time** In an attempt to help staff with the cost, the District was able to secure a grant to help offset the cost of teachers meeting this new mandate. This grant allows us to...
Please Consider Your Support of a School #29 Teacher
via the GoFundMe page: On 03/12/21 there was a devastating house fire in Penfield, NY https://www.whec.com/rochester-new-york-news/penfield-home-heavily-damaged-in-fire-on-edenfield-road/6041077/ The home that was lost belongs to Jerome Davis and his...
Scholarships Available from the RTA
The Rochester Teachers Association, through its Scholarship Committee, awards scholarships to needy and deserving college-bound students. Final selections will be based upon academic achievement, financial need, character and leadership ability. Click on the...
Ventilation Reports for Phase 3 Schools
Below are the School Inspection Reports from Olmsted Environmental Services, Inc. as prepared by Ed Olmsted, CIH, CSP and Jennifer Long, MS. The Phase III reports were commissioned and paid for by the RTA Health and Safety Committee. If you have any questions...
NYSUT Provides Student Debt Clinics and NYS Teachers Retirement System Webinars
Student Debt Clinics: NYSUT is offering free webinars about student debt to all NYSUT members. Check out this website for the upcoming schedule for March & April: REGISTER HERE TRS Webinars: Free NYSTRS webinars by our NYSUT endorsed TRS trustee, Sheila Buck,...
Job Share Deadlines
Current job sharing teachers who wish to stay together are required to notify the District (Dr. Christopher Miller/christopher.miller@rcsdk12.org) by March 1st of the intent to either continue OR discontinue the job share as of September 2021. Teachers seeking new job...
Retirement Deadline
If you are retiring and plan on receiving any accumulated monies from the Absentee Reduction Plan (Section 60, page 121), you must notify the District by this Friday, February 26th of this intention.