Rochester City School District
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The Rochester City School District has been inflating student grades through antiquated systems and ineffective practices, according to a recent audit report. The audit was first initiated after the School Board had several inquiries pertaining to graduation rates previously presented by former Superintendent Myers-Small. She requested the Office of Auditor General perform an audit on […]
Over this past weekend, community members stood outside the Rochester City Board of Education demanding a say in where the school district uses its $1.1 billion dollar budget. Several parents are hoping for transparency as the school district has kept parents in the dark. RCSD parent Robert Brown who attended the rally stated: “It’s about […]
After the announcement of the former Superintendent of the Rochester City School District Dr. Lesli Myers-Small will be leaving ahead of the end of her contract, the Rochester City School Board has announced their new superintendent. Effective immediately, Dr. Carmine Peluso will be the new acting superintendent of the district. Dr. Peluso is entering his […]
The Rochester City School District is desperately seeking to fill hundreds of vacant positions for this upcoming school year. Yesterday, the district held and will continue to hold recruitment events, hiring individuals on site. In addition to recruitment events, the RCSD is also partnering with community-based organizations, including the Ibero-American Action League, Rochester Works, the […]
This week’s Rochester City School District Job Hiring Events Monday, August 8 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Mercantile on Main, 240 E. Main St. Saturday, August 13 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Rochester Public Market 280 North Union St. Saturday, August 13 11:00 am – 3:00 pm ROC the Block, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 […]
So it looks like we will be getting yet another Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. In the Democrat & Chronicle on Wednesday it was reported that the RCSD School Board wants to negotiate for Dr. Lesli Myers-Small exit. Dr. Myers-Small currently has a four year year contract which ends in 2024. The RSCD […]
If you have been wondering what you can do to impact the lives of young people in the city we have some information for you. This upcoming school year there is an opportunity for you to mentor a student. The Rochester City School District is looking for Black and Latino professionals to be a mentor […]
Last night, the Rochester City Council voted against Rochester City School District’s budget for 2022-2023, and passed the city’s budget at a public budget review. The city’s budget passed by a vote of 6-3, while every council member voted against the already-approved school budget. While being asked why they chose to vote against it, Councilman […]
After the recent tragedies, the Rochester City School District held a virtual work session last night to discuss school safety and gun violence. The event was attended by students, parents, community members, and employees, members of the District’s safety and security team, and Superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small. In addition to the discussion, the district is […]
All over Northeast College Prep, students make sure their voices are heard. From the words of wisdom painted on bathroom stalls, to the design of an outdoor classroom, students are working to improve school culture – one project at a time. Most recently, a program was introduced that allows them to make decisions as stakeholders, […]
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