Introduction Teachers are the foundation of a successful education system. While teaching assistants, aides, and other support staff play key roles in meeting students’ needs, they cannot replace the expertise, training, and instructional leadership of certified teachers. As RHCSD works to improve student outcomes, particularly for students who need additional support, decisions on how we…

Rush-Henrietta’s Vision 2037 plan (2024-2028), the district’s first strategic plan, was adopted by the Board of Education on April 23, 2024. Today’s District website description of Vision 2037 frames this strategic plan as the product of the community. The goals are described as the result of a community-wide survey, six focus groups, a data review,…

Introduction In a diverse community like Rush-Henrietta, every student deserves a fair shot at success. As we work toward equity for all students, class size is not just a number on a chart; it’s a key lever for delivering the support needed by students to thrive. Since 2011, the Rush-Henrietta Central School District has placed…

On May 28th, 2026 Rush-Henrietta Parents for Change met with Dr. Mullen and Board of Education President Scott Adair to provide further context for the proposal we promoted earlier in the month. We also shared our point of view on existing District performance measurement materials shared by Dr. Mullen prior to this meeting.

Introduction Great teachers are at the heart of a successful school district. When experienced educators stay, they build stronger relationships with students and families, understand individual learning needs, and contribute to a stable, supportive school environment. Teacher retention is particularly important as Rush-Henrietta works to close achievement gaps and improve student outcomes. High turnover can…

On 9/27/26, following a serious incident at the Senior High School, Rush-Henrietta Parents for Change (RHPFC) fielded a 4-question survey asking the following questions: 244 Rush-Henrietta parents, staff, students, and community members shared their thoughts with us through their answers to these questions. To ensure initial high-level insights are available in advance of the upcoming…

In this proposal, Rush-Henrietta Parents for Change calls upon parents and the community to vote NO on the 2026-2027 District Budget, until the plan can be amended to include 3 Board-directed funds for improved listening and oversight.

The Rush-Henrietta Parents for Change organization believes scholastic athletics are a CRUCIAL form of instruction at RH: This elevates us as a community, and as a society. Quality coaching is CRUCIAL.  As some of our students’ most impactful role models, coaches make an indelible mark on the minds and hearts of our students. When the…