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Superintendent previews school readiness, Strive for 5 attendance push and transportation plan
Summary
Superintendent Fredric Rosser outlined school readiness steps for the Sept. 4 start: 13 capital projects completed, 1,025 transportation routes assigned, four-week vacancy updates and a new attendance campaign called Strive for 5. Commissioners pressed for details about bus-driver vacancies and students awaiting school placement.
Superintendent Fredric Rosser told the Rochester Board of Education on Aug. 28 that the Rochester City School District is preparing to open the 2025-26 school year on Sept. 4 and highlighted building work, staffing, transportation assignments and a new attendance campaign called "Strive for 5."
Rosser said 13 capital projects were completed over the summer—items he listed included roof and HVAC upgrades, window and door replacements, parking and site lighting work, interior renovations, nurse-suite updates and fire alarm and electrical improvements. He said security systems were enhanced and LED lighting was installed in many instructional spaces.
Staffing and vacancies: Rosser reported staff vacancies as of the day before the meeting: 24 classroom-teacher vacancies, 1 non-classroom teacher vacancy, 8 paraprofessionals/teaching assistants, 2 clerical for a total of 35 vacancies in teaching…
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