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 (1.6.26) Payroll Errors, Health Insurance, Auto Insurance Deductible, Retirement

Colleagues, Welcome back and best wishes for 2026. Here’s a brief update on just a few timely issues: - Payroll Errors. We are finalizing our response to the District’s latest proposal on rectifying the damages caused to teachers who have been adversely affected...

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Thinking About Retirement? NYSUT is offering workshops for members.

by Matt Lavonas

We are pleased to offer several free in-person sessions about the NYS Teachers Retirement System (“TRS”) for any NYSUT member enrolled in this retirement system. The upcoming sessions in 2025-26 will be held on:Wednesday, October 15th from 4:30-6:30 pmWednesday,...

BiWeekly Deducted Costs for Healthcare and Dental

by Matt Lavonas

If you are enrolled in the RCSD Healthcare or Dental program, please ensure your deductions are accurate. Deductions are made in each of the 22 pay periods during the school year. If you believe there is an error, please complete a help ticket with the District and...

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

See Executive Summary here

See Final Report here