American Federation Of Teachers

THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS, INC. PLEDGES TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF ALL CHILDREN, TO ADVANCE ALL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION AND TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL, AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS, WELFARE AND AUTONOMY OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF ETHICAL PRACTICES, PERSONNEL POLICIES, AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION.

RAP PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNIION REPORTTHE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS UNION IS IN GOOD STANDING. WE HAD THE ANNUAL AUDIT THIS PAST SEPTEMBER. THE FINANCES ARE IN ORDER AND WE CONTINUE TO BE DILIGENT WITH OUR FINANCES. WE WILL BE GATHERING THE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT AUDIT FOR THIS YEAR 2021-22.AS YOUR UNION WE CONTINUE ADVOCATING AND ADVANCING OUR AGENDA FOR BETTER SALARIES, HEALTH INSURANCE AND WORKING CONDITIONS. WE WERE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE A TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR RAP. WE WERE SUCCESSFUL IN MAKING SURE ALL MEMBERS STARTING PAY RATE IS THE MINIMUM OF $15.00 AN HOUR. THERE WERE NO MAJOR CHANGES IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. WE DID GIVE UP THE HEALTHY REWARDS BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS ON STEPS THIS YEAR. NEXT YEAR THIS BENEFIT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ALL.WE SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR RETENTION INCENTIVE. THE DISTRICT IS HOPING TO RETAIN EMPLOYEES. THE RAP MEMBERS WORKING AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEAR WILL RECEIVE $500. THE NEW HIRES WILL RECEIVE $250.00 THIS YEAR AND $250.00 THE FOLLOWING YEAR. NORTH STAR STAFF WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA $400.00 AS AN INCENTIVE FOR WORKING WITH A CHALLENGING GROUP OF STUDENTS.WE CONTINUE OFFERING MANY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND TRAINING TO OUR MEMBERS. THE ZOOM MEETINGS HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL AND ATTENDANCE HAS IMPROVED. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DISTRICT WE KEEP ADVOCATING FOR RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. IT HAS BEEN A STRUGGLE, BUT WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THIS OFFERINGS.AT THIS TIME WE HAVE AROUND A TOTAL OF 674 MEMBERS AND FOUR NON- MEMBERS. SO FAR THIS YEAR, WE HAD 30 RETIREMENTS AND 54 RESIGNATIONS. THE DISTRICT CONTINUES HIRING TAS AND PARAS. THERE ARE NO PROJECTED LAY OFF FOR OUR GROUP.THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS IS STRONG BECAUSE OUR MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF THE UNION. WITH OUR AFFILIATES NVSUT, AFT, NEA, AFL-CIO ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES AROUND THE COUNTRY.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! RESPECTFULLY,ANGIE RIVERA