Congratulations to this year’s RTA Scholarship recipients Priscila Dejesus (RTA), Ayushma Rai (General), Carlos Gaston Lopez (Silvio), Henry Miller (Spino) and Elijah Dobbs (Dorway)

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Adam’s Update (4.22.25) Negotiations, Transfer & Placement Days, RTA Elections, Workshops, Insurance Deductible MOA, PD Opportunities

Colleagues, Welcome back from the Spring recess. Below is a brief update on some current and upcoming issues: - Negotiations. Our current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires this June 30 and we have already started negotiations for a successor contract with...

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Job Sharing Notification(s) Deadline is March 1st

by Matt Lavonas

Any member interested in job sharing must notify the Superintendent in writing by March 1st and current job-sharers must notify the office of Human Capital in writing by March 1st per Section 51.2 of the RTA contract. Section 51 -- JOB-SHARING 1. Job sharing...

NYSUT Offers Discounts on Amerks Tickets

by Matt Lavonas

This offer for discounted Amerks tickets is for all NYSUT members. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena as part of multiple Teacher & SRP Appreciation Nights.There are discounted tickets for games on Friday, February 16th at 7:05pm and Sunday, February...

New Member Information (Certification, APPR, Evaluations)

Superintendent’s Regulation 9800-R

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Oracle Issue Information Form

Vehicle Insurance Deductible Reimbursement Info

2026 RTA Scholarship Info

Tweets by RochesterTA

Filing Notice of Claim with the RCSD

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. The resignation link from the District can be found here.(You must be signed into your District Google account)

Free & Confidential Counseling

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AFT, NEA, NYSUT Delegates Election Results

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Attention new teachers/new members

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Interested in Mentor Support? Explore the support available from the Career in Teaching Program

All Ventilation Reports for Phase 1-3 Schools

Covid Guidelines 2022-23

ROCHESTER TEACHING ACADEMY OFFERINGS

Click here to read the RTA Resolution Supporting Community Action for Safe Schools

Interested in 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity? Click here to see contact information of any one of Rochester School District approved investment providers.

NYS PD Requirement for Professionally Certified Teachers

100 hours must be taken over each 5-year cycle.

IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP TRACK OF THESE HOURS.

THE STATE MAY AUDIT AN INDIVIDUAL’S COMPLIANCE AT ANY TIME FOR 8 YEARS.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND KEEP A COPY OF YOUR 19-20 PD.

Our TURN: Revitalizing Public Education and Strengthening Our Democracy Through the Collective Wisdom of Teachers

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