Adam’s Update (1.7.22) Lack of Safe and Healthful Working Conditions
Colleagues, We are receiving indications from teachers (FB, Twitter, emails) that at their schools there is no heat, no cleaning, no disinfecting, etc. If you are aware of these or related conditions at your school, please email Martha Keating <maskerade6@aol.com>...
read moreAdam’s Update (1.5.22) On Remote Teaching
Colleagues, With the Omicron variant raging ((Monroe County reporting over 4,000 new COVID cases today) and the Rochester City School District woefully unprepared and plagued by transportation problems and spiking absences of students and staff, the Superintendent...
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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...
read more2022 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...
read moreAmerks 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.
read moreAdam’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...
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If you are going to resign from the District, NYS law requires a notice of 30 calendar days (including weekends and holidays) from the time you file your resignation letter until your last day with the district.
Student readiness has been overlooked, says RTA president Adam Urbanski
The state-imposed Distinguished Educator's report on the Rochester School District's problems has gotten praise from some quarters, but not from Rochester Teachers Association President Adam Urbanski. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSONLongtime RTA President Adam Urbanski says...
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