Schools
Rochester City Council officially voted in favor of a proposal to allow officers at select RCSD schools during arrival and dismissal times through the summer and into the next school year. The approved proposal has a new price tag of $861,000 — up from the initial $90,000 plan to cover only the summer. Councilmember Mary […]
Some layoffs could be coming to the Rochester City School District teachers. The district’s Invest in Tomorrow reconfiguration plan calls for closing several schools and moving hundreds of students. At first, the Rochester Teachers Association was told more than 50 elementary teacher jobs could be cut in September. After Tuesday night’s school board meeting, that […]
RCSD Commissioners voted 5 to 2 in favor of the $1 Billion spending plan, despite calls for and against further cuts. The approved $1,071,659,143 budget includes significant financial decisions, as noted by the district’s leadership, emphasizing their commitment to striking a balance between addressing fiscal responsibilities and enhancing educational outcomes. Superintendent Carmine Peluso underscored a […]
The Rochester school board intends to rename School 33 on Webster Avenue for the late Iris Banister, it announced Saturday during Banister’s memorial service at the school. Banister, who died in March at age 77, spent more than 30 years working in the Rochester City School District, part of a career of service in education. She and […]
After accepted the job in 2022, Rochester City School District’s superintendent Dr. Carmine Peluso is leaving the district to lead the Churchville-Chili Central School District. “The Superintendent made the decision to go to another school district. We are saddened. We adore Dr. Peluso,” said Cynthia Elliott, president of the RCSD Board of Education. She added: […]
Board of Education members approved a measure that would put six uniformed Rochester Police Department officers outside certain schools within the Rochester City School District at arrival and dismissal, once school begins on Sept. 6. It’s a move that district officials said is aimed at providing a more secure environment for students. According to the […]
The City of Rochester will continue to be under a State of Emergency due to the violence that continues to impact the community. Mayor Malik Evans renewed the State of Emergency over gun violence. The comes after the attempted murder of a 16 year-old at Franklin High School on January 5th. Officers from the Rochester […]
Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and former Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin have teamed up again to make a major donation to Philadelphia schools. Following up their 2022 donation of $15 million to more than 100 Philly schools, according to a statement. The trio will donate $7 million to local education causes for the 2023-2024 school year, […]
The Rochester Teachers Association approved a contract for the next three years. The District School Board voted 7-0 in favor of it. The contract will give an annual 3.8% salary increase and a recruitment and a retention incentive of $1,500 to teachers. It also provides increased hourly compensation for professional development and curriculum development time […]
Monroe County and RCSD are helping to make sure students get vaccinated to fight against COVID-19 by setting up vaccination clinics that starting today. Appointments need to be made in advance at a number of locations in the City of Rochester. RCSD says the list will be updated as they look to add even more […]
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