ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A new contract for Rochester city school teachers was rejected by the school board.
News10NBC spoke with board members to understand the reasons behind the decision. Commissioner James Patterson voted against the contract, while Commissioner Cynthia Elliot supported it.
Both agreed that Rochester City School District (RCSD) students are not receiving the support they need. “We are the worst performing district in this nation,” Elliot said. Elliot explained her support for the contract, emphasizing the importance of addressing the needs of black and brown children in the district…