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2023 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 ...
read morePaycheck & Ratified Contract Info
The new pay rates from our newly ratified RTA contract will not be reflected in the 1/13 paycheck. We are meeting with the District and will alert all members when we have specific details and timelines for the new provisions of our contract. (including retroactivity)...
read moreAccess to Rally Healthy Rewards Restored/No Changes Until 2024
Most, if not all, access to Rally Healthy Rewards has been restored over the weekend. If you are using the program through a phone or a tablet, you will need to update your app. Please remember there will be no changes to the program until 1/1/2024 as per the newly...
read moreAdam’s Update (1.8.23) Living Contract, Sub Negotiations Solidarity, School Safety, Transfer Process Open, Lead Teacher/Mentor, RTA’s MLK Student Awards
Colleagues, Here’s a brief update: - Living Contract Negotiations Continue. Although our new three-year contract has already been overwhelmingly (80.2%) ratified by RTA members, we are resuming negotiations through the Living Contract process to address issues that...
read moreVacancies and Transfer Process is Now Open Until February 6th
The transfer process is now open until February 6th. Directions are below in the e-mail from Human Capital. Once the application period has ended, interviews (screening of applicants) at each building should occur. Rankings from schools that interviewed will be sent...
read moreAdam’s Update (1.3.23) RTA Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract
Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that RTA members voted today to ratify our Tentative Agreement by an overwhelming majority (80.2%). Among other gains, the new three-year pact includes salary increases of 3.8% each year - benchmarked to the average of the top...
read moreAdam’s Update (1.2.23) Welcome Back, Ratification Balloting Happens Tuesday, January 3rd
Colleagues, Welcome back. Best wishes for the New Year to you and yours. Just a reminder that the ratification balloting on our Tentative Agreement will be conducted by your RTA Faculty Representative(s) at your school or work location tomorrow (Tuesday, January 3rd)....
read moreRally Rewards Program Interface Undergoes Yearly Maintenance
RTA members who participate in the Rally Rewards program may experience temporary difficulties interacting with the program as Rally performs regularly scheduled maintenance on January 1st. This is done each and every year and no changes have been made to the program....
read moreAdam’s Update (12.23.22) Happy Holidays, Contract Ratification January 3rd
Colleagues, As you begin your well-earned recess, I want to wish every one of you happy holidays with your family and friends. I also want to express to you my gratitude for all that you’ve done to make sure that we finally achieve a contract that is good for students...
read moreThe BOE Names Dr. Carmine Peluso as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools
The Board of Education met Thursday evening (12.22.22) and voted to name the current interim superintendent, Carmine Peluso, to become the district’s next superintendent. See stories here: RCSD Superintendent Dr. Carmine Peluso...
read moreAdam’s Update (12.16.22) Tentative Agreement for Successor Contract Details, Ratification Vote
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that we have reached a Tentative Agreement for a successor contract. The actual language affected by these negotiations, as well as the newly-negotiated salary schedules, can be found in the signed document attached below....
read moreAdam’s Update (12.21.22) Ratification Vote Postponed Due To Water Main Break
Colleagues, As you probably already know, all RCSD schools will be closed on Thursday (December 22) because of a major water main break. For that reason, obviously, there will be no contract ratification tomorrow as originally scheduled. Contract ratification at all...
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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...
2022 RTA Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recipients
Below are the 2022 RTA Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recipients. Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence: Kevan Sheppard School #4: Emerra Moore School #5: Ethan Yturralde School #7: Island Miles School #8: Imani Brown School #9:...
Vaccine Clinics (Including Boosters) at School #9, Freddie Thomas (School #25 Entrance)
Vaccine Clinics (Including Boosters) at School #9, Freddie Thomas (School #25 Entrance) today and 1/10 from 8 am--2 pm. No appointment is needed.
Meal Sites at RCSD Schools
Meals will be served between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on school days, at the following locations:John Williams School No. 5 (555 Plymouth Avenue, 14608)Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 (31 Bryan Street, 14613)Roberto Clemente School No. 8 (1180 St. Paul Street,...
Rally Rewards Program Info
People participating in the Rally Rewards program have until March 31st to claim rewards earned in 2021. Now is also a great time to reset your challenges for 2022!!! If you are not enrolled in the Rally Rewards Program go to www.excellusbcbs.com/rcsd with your...
Booster Clinics Open to All at East HS
Two booster clinics will be held at East HS (1801 E. Main Street) on 1/7 and 1/28 from 12-4:00 pm. Open to all and no appointments are needed. Bring proof of vaccination. *Times have been updated on 1/6/22
Knighthawks home opener with Teacher Discount
There is a limited-time offer to the Rochester Knighthawks HOME OPENER next Saturday, December 11th at 7 pm against the Buffalo Bandits. This game next week at Blue Cross Arena will be the first Lacrosse game here for the Knighthawks since February 2020, as the...
2022 Transfer Process Overview
RTA is encouraging everyone to fill out a voluntary transfer application when the District opens the application process in the spring. Participating in the process protects you as a member and does not negatively impact you in any way. To find out more information...
Amerks Teacher Appreciation Night/Free tickets to RCSD Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Night is Friday, November 19th at 7:05 pm. The Amerks are giving complimentary tickets out to the teachers in the Rochester City School District. To claim your free tickets click on this link. The promo code is ROCCITYSCHOOL.
Adam’s Update (10.15.21) Union Presidents Call For District Leadership Address Safety Concerns In RCSD Buildings
Colleagues, Attached is a joint letter sent to Superintendent Myers-Small and Board President Van White by the presidents of all four unions representing workers in the RCSD. We will keep you informed about any progress in our efforts on your behalf and on behalf of...
Rochester 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...
Directions 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
Adam’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...
RTA 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. ...
Win 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...