Rochester City School District
The Rochester City School District is set to enhance student safety by adding stop arm cameras to school buses. These cameras will catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The city says over 800 cameras will be installed over the next two months on buses that bring RCSD students to and from school. They say […]
The state teachers union, NYSUT is suing the Rochester City School District after repeated failures to pay its teachers in full. This comes more than three months into the issue, which popped up after the district transitioned to the Oracle paycheck system on July 1. The Rochester Teachers Association president says despite the district claiming […]
The Rochester City School District invites you to join us for an evening with Dr. Eric Jay Rosser on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the East High School Auditorium. This gathering will mark Dr. Rosser’s 100th day in office as Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. To commemorate this milestone, Dr. […]
Some Rochester City School District staff have not been paid in nearly two months due to technical issues with a new management system. The district transitioned to Oracle, a new financial software, which has caused payroll problems affecting hundreds of employees. Superintendent Dr. Eric Rosser said all backpay should be resolved and in staff bank […]
The Rochester Board of Education rejected a one-year teacher contract extension offering a 4% raise and retention bonus, shocking educators amid a staffing crisis. Teachers union president Adam Urbanski called the decision a betrayal, citing high attrition rates and the district’s large reserve fund. Critics say internal board politics derailed a deal approved by the […]
News10NBC spoke with board members to understand the reasons behind the decision. Commissioner James Patterson voted against the contract, while Commissioner Cynthia Elliot supported it. Both agreed that Rochester City School District (RCSD) students are not receiving the support they need. “We are the worst performing district in this nation,” Elliot said. Elliot explained her […]
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) recognized seven standout staff members as “Educators of the Year” for 2025, honoring those who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to students and community. Established in 2021, the annual awards celebrate educators nominated by parents, students, and local community members. The honorees include Jamie Lustig (Administrator), […]
The superintendent of the Rochester City School District has addressed a recent data breach involving the PowerSchool software, which manages student records. Occurring in late December, the breach potentially affects over 130,000 student records, including names, contact information, medical records, grades, and transcripts. However, district leaders emphasize that no identities have been compromised, and there […]
The RCSD board has voted Camille Simmons as the new board president replacing Cynthia Elliot. Amy Maloy was voted in as vice president of the board. Both elections were passed with a 4-3 vote. Elliot, LeBron and Isaiah Santiago voting against both of the new appointments. Maloy, Simmons, James Patterson and Jacqueline Griffin voted in […]
There’s going to be several meetings held this week to address the RCSD issue with the high number of students missing school. Reports say 50% of the district’s 22,000 students are considered chronically absent. The district’s board recently took a closer look at why so many students are missing school from changing attitudes around sick […]
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