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NYSUT Retirement Info Meeting Rescheduled to March 28th (Limited Spots Available)
Due to the inclement weather, the planned TRS workshop will be rescheduled. This in-person session will now be held on Tuesday, March 28th from 4:30-6:30pm. There are still a few spots remaining for any NYSUT member who is enrolled in the NYS Teachers Retirement...
read more2023-2024 School Calendar Draft
Colleagues, For your information and planning purposes, please find attached the proposed RCSD calendar for the 2023-24 school year. The draft calendar was developed in consultation with the unions representing RCSD employees. The Board of Education is scheduled to...
read moreAdam’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...
read moreThe Absentee Reduction Plan Deadline is March 1st
If you are retiring this year and plan on receiving any accumulated monies from the Absentee Reduction Plan (Section 60, page 121), you must notify the District by March 1st of this intention. All retirement info can be found on the RTA website including how to look...
read moreDonations Collected For Relief Efforts in Turkey
Forwarded from an RTA member: The Turkish Society of Rochester, NY is raising money to benefit the relief efforts for the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Details of how people can help can be found by clicking on the link below....
read moreRTA Hosts Retirement Drop-In Session on February 13th from 2-5 pm
Thinking about retirement? Looking for information about the process of retiring? The RTA will host a drop-in informational session, at the RTA offices (30 N. Union Street, Suite 301) on February 13 for members who wish to learn more about the New York State Teachers...
read moreNYSUT Members Can Purchase Tickets for NY Yankees Teacher Appreciation Week.
NYSUT Members Can Get Tickets for New York Yankees Teacher Appreciation Week 2023! For the 2023 MLB season, the New York Yankees are offering six games in conjunction with National Teacher Appreciation Week where we will be showing our gratitude towards our classroom...
read moreAdam’s Updates (2.2.23) Contract Implementation, Raises, Retro Pay, Retention Incentive, Job Share, Sabbaticals, PD Opportunity
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update on some current and timely matters: - Contract Implementation. As planned, we are holding Living Contract negotiations with the District to address contract implementation details and to address issues unresolved in the last round of...
read moreUnions: You’d Notice Them a Lot More If They Weren’t Here by Margaret Sergent
Often the question is asked, “What has the Union done for me?” Looking back over past-negotiated contracts, one can only conclude that the union has done many things to enhance and improve the professional life of teachers and those of...
read moreGo Fund Me Page for School #54 Secretary
Below is the Go Fund Me Page for Kesha Hartzog, the School #54 Secretary who was carjacked last Thursday. Details of how people can help her can be found by clicking on the link below https://gofund.me/537a2c95
read moreRally Access Is Being Addressed
We are aware that some members are experiencing problems with access to their Rally Rewards Program, specifically those whose spouses also participate in the program. The problem was initially fixed and since then a similar coding issue has resurfaced. Excellus has...
read more2023 RTA Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recipients
The 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute awards ceremony was held at School of the Arts, on January 17, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Below are the 2023 RTA Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recipients. Jair Davis ...
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Graduating with your Master’s Degree?
If this is your first master's degree and you were hired by the District after August of 2000, you will be moving two salary steps if you: 1. Submit your official transcripts electronically to: HumanResources@rcsdk12.org. OR By US...
22nd Institute on Teaching and Learning Informed by Cultural Knowledge: “Engendering Academic and Cultural Excellence” May 2-7th
Click here to see the full flyer.
Updated Pass Codes for Union Members to Amerks and Knighthawks Games
The Rochester Americans and Knighthawks are offering all union members and their families $10 tickets to the Amerks game on Saturday, April 23rd @ 5:05pm and/or the Knighthawks game on Saturday, April 30th @7:00pm. It’s Fan Appreciation Night for both days. Below are...
NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund seeks donations to help Ukraine citizens
March 09, 2022 Author: Kara Smith Source: NYSUT Communications For the citizens of Ukraine, the last few weeks have been a nightmare. On Feb. 24, Russia launched a military invasion against Ukraine, the first of its kind against a sovereign European nation since...
AFT Disaster Relief – Donation Center
The AFT Disaster Relief Fund is used throughout the year to provide support to members and communities directly impacted by a natural or man-made disaster. In the past, this has included losses from hurricanes, wildfires flooding, and earthquakes. We’ve been...
Major Union Pension Trustees to Consider Divestment from Russian Assets
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 10, 2022Contact:Alexis Lopez305-878-9836alopez@aft.org Major Union Pension Trustees to Consider Divestment from Russian Assets WASHINGTON—American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten today sent a letter to the union’s...
Ways to Support Ukraine
There are two ways to support Ukraine citizens through your union. Click on either icon below to see more details. AFT Disaster Relief Fund NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund
Order Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger by Justin Murphy with Discount Code for RCSD Teachers
To order Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger by Justin Murphy click (here) or use the QR and use the discount code to save 30% on the book. The code, 09BCARD, can be entered on the Cornell UP website when buying the book.
Proposed Bell Times for the 2022-23 School Year
Anticipated School Bell times for 2022-23 are below for your reference 2022-23 PROPOSAL FOR BELL TIMES2.7.22EARLY SCHOOLS: 7:30-2:00LATE SCHOOLS: 9:00-3:30 82941251571710231625193322352845295034533968(Wilson...
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 on academic achievement, financial need, character, and leadership ability. The application...
PDI Course Completion is June 7, 2022
From: Communications <communications@RCSDK12.ORG>Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:13 PMTo: Communications <communications@RCSDK12.ORG>Subject: Professional Learning Course Completion Deadline Dear Colleagues, The professional learning course completion...
Sabbatical Leave Application is now online!!!
The online Sabbatical Leave Application is ready to launch! See attached flyer. The deadline is March 18th. Information Meeting on February 16th.
Amerks Teacher Appreciation Night
Rochester Americans Teacher Appreciation Night is a limited-time offer to an upcoming Amerks game – either Sunday, February 20th, or Saturday, February 26th. Both games are 3:05pm start times and are offered as an exclusive discounted option to help celebrate...
NYSUT Offers Two Free NYSTRS Webinars
NYSUT is pleased to offer two free webinars about the NYS Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS). Any member considering retirement is eligible to attend these free online webinars presented by Beth Chetney, NYSUT Endorsed Teacher Member of the...
Online Voluntary Transfer Process is now Open for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Due to the instability in the RCSD, RTA encourages everyone to participate in the voluntary transfer process. Participating in this process protects you in case the District makes any last-minute changes and you do not have to transfer until you accept a position at...