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Rochester Teachers Care

Highlighting the great things our members do every day.

Adam’s Update (12.30.20) RCSD Changing Reopening Plans?

Colleagues, Like you, we too were surprised by this morning’s story in the Democrat and Chronicle (see below) that the District’s reopening plans are still in flux and continue to change. I reached out to Superintendent Myers-Small to inquire about the accuracy...

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Adam’s Update (12.18.20) Updated MOU

Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that earlier today we concluded negotiations with the District on a revised and updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the reopening of our schools. The signed agreement is attached below. Here are some noteworthy...

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News You Can Use Now

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...

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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...

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Superintendent’s Regulation 9800-R

Vehicle Insurance Deductible Reimbursement Info

2026-27 Oracle/Payroll Issue Info Form

Explaining your Triborough raise (what your salary is while we negotiate a successor contract)

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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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 PD.

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

See Executive Summary here

See Final Report here