BSA Scholarships
Please review each of the scholarship applications. The student and recommending staff member both need to submit a letter supporting why the student deserves the scholarship. If you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Elena Temple or Phil Rucker
To support the scholarships, we will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets starting Friday, May 9th. Tickets will be $2 each, ask your building rep.
MAY 2025 CERTIFICATION WEBINARS
May is School Board Election Season
Fix Tier 5 and 6
June 6th - Walkway Over the Hudson
Tier 6 will result in significant reductions to employee’s pensions.
Penalties for early retirement, prior to age 63, are devastating to an employee’s retirement security.
It is a problem for our new members to have such a reduction in their overall retirement security but that is not all; it is a problem for all our members.
Join NYSUT President Melinda Person and local labor leaders from across the Hudson Valley for a march and rally to demand fixes to Tier 6 so that we can recruit and retain the next generation of public employees.
All attendees are directed to join us on the WEST side of the Walkway Over the Hudson (87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528). Ample parking available. Questions? Email Regional Political Organizer Emiljana Ulaj at emiljana.ulaj@nysut.org.
PD Surveys Coming Soon
Self-directed needs to be brought back for Student Services
RCTA bowling fundraiser raised $10K to support Hospice of Rockland
Thank you to Phil Rucker for organizing the RBSA team
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
New Law
Classroom temps not to go above 82°(excluding gyms when class is in session)
Recommendation - check you ACs now; help is available now, it may not be later
Rockland Teacher Center
Please check for updates on the center’s activities
The Auto Collision Program at CTEC is holding a Car Wash
Minimum donations of $25 for a basic wash (with vacuum) and minimum of $40 for complete detailing (with coat of wax) Schedule an appointment, please call:
Mr. Cappiello - Auto Collision Technology Program
845-627-4770 extension 4423
2025/26 School Calendar
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.
NYSUT Member Benefits
COVERAGE FOR YOUR PET Click Here
FARMERS INSURANCE CHOICE
AUTO INSURANCE: Vehicle & Motorcycle
HOME INSURANCE: Homeowners, Renter's & Landlord's Rental Dwelling
SPECIALTY INSURANCE: Personal Excess Liability, Fire, Boat, Snowmobile & Recreational Vehicle
Auto & Home Insurance
To support the scholarships, we will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets starting Friday, May 9th. Tickets will be $2 each, ask your building rep to purchase tickets.