As a mom to three students in the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD), I am deeply saddened and frustrated by the current state of affairs between the district officials and our dedicated teachers. These educators are not just doing a job; they are crafting the future for our children with passion, expertise, and dedication. Every school day, they go beyond their formal duties to ensure our children get the best possible education and emotional support. Their commitment is unquestionable, yet the district has failed to reciprocate this commitment in recent efforts to reach a fair contract.

The ongoing impasse in contract negotiations leaves our teachers feeling undervalued and overworked. Teachers have been demanding reasonable terms that acknowledge their hard work and ensure their ability to support themselves and their families. However, the district's offers have fallen short repeatedly, which is disheartening and unfair. 

NUSD families and community members expect district officials to act with integrity and urgency to resolve this matter. The current state of negotiations not only jeopardizes the livelihood of individual educators but also disrupts the consistency and quality of education our children receive every day.

I urge the Natomas Unified School District officials to return to the negotiation table with a sincere commitment to honoring the time, talent, and devotion our teachers bring to the community. Let's show our appreciation in concrete terms through fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. It's time to put our children and teachers first.

Sign this petition to stand with me in demanding that the Natomas Unified School District resumes negotiations in good faith and makes a fair offer to our valued teachers.