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Natomas deal struck in bid to avert state takeover - Latest News - sacbee.com

Natomas deal struck in bid to avert state takeover - Latest News - sacbee.com

Natomas deal struck in bid to avert state takeover

With district bankruptcy and a state takeover of schools looming, Natomas Unified School District teachers have tentatively agreed to furloughs and bigger class sizes to save the district nearly $3 million dollars over two years.

Ken Mac Pherson, a teacher at Inderkum High School, expresses his frustrations while asking a question during an informational meeting Tuesday on the Natomas Unified School District's financial situation. A state takeover of the district is looming.