Adam’s Update (10.5.20) PD Half Days, Retro Pay, Survey
Colleagues, As we begin the fourth week of fully remote teaching and learning, here’s a brief update on some current topics: - PD on Half Days. Earlier today you received a communication from the District about this Thursday’s professional development. What the email...
Adam’s Update (9.22.20) Negotiations, Retroactive Pay, Building Protocols, Virtual Walkthroughs, Funding, BENTE Layoffs
Colleagues, "Rochester teachers and their union join the rest of the community in mourning the tragic deaths of our two recent graduates, Jaquayla Young and Jarvis Alexander, killed during the recent horrific mass shooting in our city. Fourteen others suffered gun...
News You Can Use Now
Teachers Can Now Sign Up for the Covid Vaccine as Part of Group 1B. (Update: The Website is Working Again)
NYSUT UPDATE 1/13/21: As of today, below is the guidance we have for those locals and members seeking to be vaccinated:• Individual registration through New York State (Website and Hotline): Individuals, seeking to secure an appointment are encouraged to use...
Ventilation Reports For Phase I Schools
Below are the School Inspection Reports from Olmsted Environmental Services, Inc. as prepared by Ed Olmsted, CIH, CSP and Jennifer Long, MS. The Phase I reports were commissioned and paid for by the RTA Health and Safety Committee. If you have any questions please...
PreK-Gr 6 Teachers’ Deadline for ADA Accommodation Requests for Phase 2 is January 6th
The District has labeled PreK-Gr 6 Teachers return to school as Phase 2. The deadline for submitting the ADA accommodation request (Attending Physician's Statement Form) for Phase 2 is January 6th. Teachers can find this form on this website...
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)
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NYS PD Requirement for Professionally Certified Teachers
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