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On behalf of the officers of the RCG BOCES Teachers’ Association I would like to welcome you to the new school year. It will be one like we have never experienced before. Now more than ever it is important for us to care for ourselves, our students and for each other. 


Our Association is committed to working with the administration to ensure that we are opening our locations in the safest possible way. We will support efforts designed to achieve this goal, and we will point out areas where we are falling short.


Meetings for 2020/2021

Regular Meetings for the school year are:

September 25th *

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Photo of AFT President Randi Weingarten addressing TEACH 2023

The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education. As AFT President Randi Weingarten pointed out during her keynote speech, the $5 million, yearlong campaign, “Real Solutions for Kids and Communities,” stands up against attacks on public schools and offers real-world solutions to build up, rather than break down, our communities.

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This NYSUT Fact Sheet is intended to provide guidance on important considerations in addressing New York State’s continuity of learning requirement for local members

The key issues to address during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis start with health and safety concerns and the social emotional needs of students and staff.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, please submit via the Form in the previous posting. 

NYSUT FAQ Sheet: Continuity of Learning

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Thank you for all you do!

As the school year draws to a close, all of us at NYSUT want to thank you for your tremendous dedication. It’s been a challenging year — but through it all, you've stood strong and persevered. Over and over, you've shown how public schools are the place where students, parents and educators come together as a community.

U.S. Supreme Court hands down landmark cases

This week, the Supreme Court handed down multiple decisions that will touch the lives of millions of Americans. Earlier this week, in Carson v. Makin, the court laid the groundwork that states must provide publ

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TANKFARM (PROPANE SAVINGS)
The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Tankfarm program offers NYSUT members and their families the opportunity to save on propane from top-rated local dealers along with enjoying no tank rental, delivery or environmental compliance fees.

https://www.tankfarmgroup.com/nysut

https://memberbenefits.nysut.org/program-service/shopping-travel/home-energy-services/tankfarm

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Address

Po Box 8621
Albany , NY 122080621

Phone number: 518 356 0113

E-mail address: Joalbova@yahoo.com

Officers

Name Title
  • Joal Bova
President
  • Jefferson Lamountain
Vice-President
  • Emily Bluhm-allen
Secretary
  • Serina Jorgensen
Treasurer
  • Rebecca Lanier
1st Vice-President
  • Christine Miller
Co-chair
  • Joal Bova
  • Christine Miller
Exec Comm
  • Lisa Baron
Grievance Chair
  • Christine Miller
Membership Chair
  • Joal Bova
Retiree Chair/Rep