Current Information
Classroom Heat in the Summer! - New Law
88 degrees as the maximum temperature in classrooms and support services spaces. It requires a plan for the removal of students and staff from these spaces where it is practical for the school district to do so.
Recommendation - check you AC's now; help is available should your request it. Put in for a work order to have it serviced or replaced.
Rockland Teacher Center
Please check for updates on the center’s activities
New Hires
Contact Joe Rousseau . Please make sure they give him their full name, position, and work location.
Member must pay dues to be represented by the union
Please contact Joe Rousseau at edjoecate@gmail.com if someone notices that dues aren’t being taken out or if you have any questions
Rockland BOCES Board of Education Elects New President, Vice President
July 3, 2025
At this week's annual Rockland BOCES Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, Tamara Bierker, representing the Clarkstown Central School District, Sabrina Charles-Pierre, representing the East Ramapo Central School District and Sandi Jeanette, representing the Suffern Central SD, were re-elected to new, three-year-terms. Additionally, Deborah P. Gatti (Member-At-Large) was elected Board of Education President, while Sabrina Charles-Pierre was elected Vice-President. President Gatti was appointed to the Rockland BOCES Board of Education in 2016 and has served on the North Rockland Central School District Board of Education since 2005.
Blood Emergency
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency following a sharp and sustained drop in local blood donations.
Despite a population of approx. 19.5 million, only 2% of New Yorkers donate blood, compared to the national average of 3%. To reliably meet patient needs, at least 4% of the population, about 780,000 active donors, is required in New York. Right now, the state is short by nearly 390,000 donors. To view current eligibility guidelines or to make an appointment to donate, visit nybc.org or call 1-800-933-2566.
Jump-Start Retirement Planning
Members often tell us they wish they started preparing for retirement earlier. Assign yourself some summer homework to plan ahead and think of your future financial needs. Whether you’re new to NYSTRS or nearing retirement, this study guide will help you do just that!
Service Credit 101
There’s more to retiring than just notifying your employer – you must also file a retirement application with NYSTRS to receive your pension payment. Read up on retirement filing and review the Retirement Checklist in this issue of Your Source.
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