This afternoon, Natomas Unified was informed by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) that leaders of our local classified employee union have expressed willingness to move on some of their contract demands. In response, the District’s request for a declaration of impasse by PERB will be withdrawn for the time being. Natomas Unified is calling for classified leaders to engage in around-the-clock negotiations the week of April 21st-26th (including the weekend) to make a good faith effort to achieve movement at the bargaining table. The District bargaining team is committed to this process and — as shared in our communication on April 3 — we remain hopeful that the parties can reach a mutually acceptable agreement on a new labor contract.