THE NATOMAS BUZZ's new intern Alyssa Blizzard asked her Inderkum High School peers to share their views on the Natomas Unified School District's budget woes. Here's what they had to say:Alex Ridola, … [Read more...]
Natomas School Libraries To Reopen
January 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
More than half the elementary school libraries in Natomas will reopen on a temporary basis at the end of this month thanks to fundraising efforts led by parent groups.The Natomas Unified school board … [Read more...]
Natomas District Seeks Public Support
January 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
PHOTO COURTESY ELENA QUINTEROAbout three dozen people attended a meeting last night at the invitation of Natomas superintendent Bobbie Plough to discuss ways to support the financially challenged … [Read more...]
Natomas Teachers Make Deal With School District
December 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Natomas Teachers' Union last night reached a tentative agreement with school district officials that could halt an imminent state takeover. "No one wanted to see our district taken over by the … [Read more...]
Fitch Downgrades Natomas USD, Outlook Negative
December 13, 2010 by 2 Comments
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Natomas Unified School District's $60.6 million general obligation bonds from A- to BBB.Fitch Ratings also changed the "Rating Watch Negative" to "Rating Outlook is … [Read more...]
Tempers Flare At Natomas School Board Meeting
December 9, 2010 by 2 Comments
Tempers flared Wednesday night at a Natomas Unified School District board meeting where media coverage of contract negotiations proved to be such a hot topic, the meeting was stopped at one point. … [Read more...]
Westlake Middle School Charter Bid Hits Snag
December 8, 2010 by 9 Comments
The petition for the Westlake Middle School charter will not be decided at the Natomas school board meeting tonight. Sources tell THE NATOMAS BUZZ the the item will be pulled from the agenda while the … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Process Starts For Natomas Schools
December 1, 2010 by 5 Comments
Sacramento County officials met today with state representatives to start bankruptcy proceedings for the Natomas Unified School District.The Natomas district failed to meet a Nov. 30 deadline to show … [Read more...]
Natomas School District Impasse Request Withdrawn
November 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Talks With Teachers UnionResume TomorrowNatomas school officials yesterday withdrew its impasse request following talks between legal counsel and state Public Employee Relations Board … [Read more...]
Natomas District Expects Impasse Decision Today
November 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Officials Seek State HelpNegotiating With TeachersSOURCE: NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTThe Natomas Unified School District expects to receive word today whether the state will intervene in contract … [Read more...]
