Tell Rochester School Board: NO cuts to Social Workers!

Rochester City School Board

During this time of crisis, we hope you are taking care of yourself and loved ones.

In the last academic year, the Rochester City School District has laid off 101 educators and are planning to continue. Members of the Rochester School Board have proposed a budget that would cut a third of the social workers in the district. Social workers that are essential to the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of students.

We are calling on members of the Rochester School Board to reject any proposals that include cuts to social workers. Without knowing what additional funds will be available after the state budget, school board members must wait before making decisions that will drastically change the lives of students.

We can’t allow for more cuts to happen, we need to continue to fight for the health and safety of students.

During this time of pandemic, community members are facing additional sources of trauma. With Rochester students already being subjected to high levels of trauma, social workers in the district are vital.

In this time of uncertainty, our students need support now more than ever. Sign the petition to tell Rochester school board members to vote NO on any school budget proposals that include cutting social workers!



To: Rochester City School Board
From: [Your Name]

I am calling on members of the Rochester School Board to reject any proposals that include cuts to social workers. Without knowing what additional funds will be available after the state budget, school board members must wait before making decisions that will drastically change the lives of students.

During this time of pandemic, community members are facing additional sources of trauma. With our students already being subjected to high levels of trauma, social workers in the district are vital.

In this time of uncertainty, our students need support now more than ever. I urge members of the Rochester City School Board to vote NO on any school budget proposals that include cutting social workers!