Case: A.B. v. Rhinebeck Central School District

7:03-cv-03241 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: May 9, 2003

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

On May 9, 2003, four female former students and a former employee of Rhinebeck Central High School filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the High School and the former principal, alleging that the defendants had violated Title IX of the Education Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that the former principal had subjected female students of the school to sexual haras…

On May 9, 2003, four female former students and a former employee of Rhinebeck Central High School filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the High School and the former principal, alleging that the defendants had violated Title IX of the Education Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that the former principal had subjected female students of the school to sexual harassment that constituted discrimination on the basis of sex. The plaintiffs further alleged that district officials received actual notice of the discrimination, but did not act to remedy the situation. The plaintiffs claimed that the the deliberate indifference prevented the female students from enjoying the educational benefits and opportunities offered by the school.

On March 18, 2004, Judge Stephen C. Robinson permitted the United States to file a complaint in intervention seeking relief to ensure that the School District would operate a school system that offered an educational environment free from discrimination.

The parties field a Consent Decree with the court on February 15, 2006, in which they agreed that the District would: refrain from engaging in any activity that discriminated against any student on the basis of student's sex in the administration of educational benefits and services, respond promptly and appropriately to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination, and refrain from retaliating against any student or employee because that student or employee participated in a complaint against the District alleging discrimination on the basis of sex.

The District also agreed to hire an expert in sexual harassment training and prevention and to designate two compliance officers that would be responsible for receiving and identifying complaints of discrimination. The District would keep a written record of all allegations of discrimination on the basis of sex, and the investigation undertaken by the District.

The parties agreed that the Consent Decree would be effective for three years, unless the parties chose to extend it. Additionally, the District agreed to furnish to the government six months after the date of the Consent Decree, and annually thereafter, a detailed report covering the District's compliance efforts for the preceding year. Finally, the District agreed to pay $152,500 as a settlement amount to the plaintiffs and their counsel.

The consent decree ended in 2009 without any further litigation. The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Carlyn Williams (3/31/2014)

People


Judge(s)

Robinson, Stephen C. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bantle, Lee Frederick (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

McTague, Anne-Jo Pennock (New York)

Rushfield, Mark Craig (New York)

Schultz, James R. (New York)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other
Judge(s)

Robinson, Stephen C. (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Document

7:03-cv-03241

Docket [PACER]

AB v. Rhinebeck Central School Dist.

Dec. 7, 2009

Dec. 7, 2009

Docket

7:03-cv-03241

Complaint in Intervention

March 18, 2004

March 18, 2004

Complaint
48

7:03-cv-03241

Consent Decree

AB v. Rhinebeck Central School District

March 22, 2006

March 22, 2006

Settlement Agreement

Docket

Last updated March 2, 2024, 3:13 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Magistrate Judge George A. Yanthis is so designated. (jma) (Entered: 05/09/2003)

May 8, 2003

May 8, 2003

1

COMPLAINT filed. Summons issued and Notice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 472862. (jma) (Entered: 05/09/2003)

May 9, 2003

May 9, 2003

4

RETURN OF SERVICE of Summons &Complaint executed as to Rhinebeck Central Sc by leaving with Joseph Phelan at North Park Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, by Linda Johnson on 05/13/03. Answer due on 5/29/03 for Rhinebeck Central School. (dcr) (Entered: 06/10/2003)

May 9, 2003

May 9, 2003

4

RETURN OF SERVICE of Summons &Complaint executed as to Thomas Mawhinney by leaving with Joseph Phelan at North Park Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, by Linda Johnson on 05/13/03. Answer due on 5/29/03 for Thomas Mawhinney. (dcr) (Entered: 06/10/2003)

May 9, 2003

May 9, 2003

2

ORDER RE SCHEDULING AND INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE:... If such a consent order is not filed within the time provided, a pretrial conference will be held for 11:00 7/28/03 , in courtroom 12D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY... So Ordered ( signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ) (sv) (Entered: 06/03/2003)

May 22, 2003

May 22, 2003

3

Memo−Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Kaplan from Wendy Merklen Freehart, dated 6/2/03. Re:... extension until 6/20/03 to serve an answer...ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered: ( signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ); (pf) (Entered: 06/09/2003)

June 4, 2003

June 4, 2003

5

ANSWER to Complaint by Rhinebeck Central Sc (Attorney Mark C. Rushfield from the Firm: Shaw Y Perelson, LLP) . (jma) (Entered: 06/12/2003)

June 11, 2003

June 11, 2003

7

ANSWER to Complaint by Thomas Mawhinney (Attorney James R. Schultz from the Firm: Maynard, O'Connor, Smith &Catalinotto, LLP) . (sv) (Entered: 06/25/2003)

June 24, 2003

June 24, 2003

8

SCHEDULING ORDER: no additional parties may be joined after 8/15/03; no amendments to the pleadings will be permitted after 9/2/03; all discovery shall be completed on or before 2/19/04; a joint pre−trial order shall be filed on or before 3/19/03. ( signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ); (jma) (Entered: 08/01/2003)

July 18, 2003

July 18, 2003

9

NOTICE OF MOTION by Thomas Mawhinney for to appear pro hac vice .No Return Date. (sv) (Entered: 08/05/2003)

July 22, 2003

July 22, 2003

10

ORDER granting [9−1] motion for to appear pro hac vice....it is hereby ORDERED, that the application for Pro Hac Vice Admission is hereby granted and Attorney WEndy Merklen Freehart shall be admitted to practice before this Court for the purposes of this action. So Ordered . ( signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ); $25.00 Fee Paid. Receipt #475229. (sv) (Entered: 08/21/2003)

Aug. 18, 2003

Aug. 18, 2003

11

Notice of Case reassignment to Judge Stephen C. Robinson . Copy of notice and judge's rules mailed to Attorney(s) of record: James R. Schultz, Mark C. Rushfield, Lee F. Bantle . (dh) (Entered: 09/30/2003)

Sept. 25, 2003

Sept. 25, 2003

12

AMENDED COMPLAINT by AB, EF, GH, KL, Cathy Conley (Answer due 11/10/03 for Thomas Mawhinney, for Rhinebeck Central Sc ) amending [1−1] complaint against CD, IJ; Summons issued. (ll) Modified on 11/03/2003 (Entered: 11/03/2003)

Oct. 22, 2003

Oct. 22, 2003

13

STIPULATION and ORDER ...It is hereby Stipulated and Agreed...that pla's may amend their complaint to assert an additional Count for violation of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. So Ordered. ( signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson ) (fk) (Entered: 11/04/2003)

Oct. 31, 2003

Oct. 31, 2003

15

STIPULATION AND ORDER OF CONFIDENTIALITY:...(see document for details)... (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 11/25/03) Copies sent by Clerk's Office.(pf, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Nov. 25, 2003

Nov. 25, 2003

16

STIPULATION TO PERMIT FILING OF AMENDED COMPLAINT: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned, the attorneys of record for all parties to the above entitled action, that pursuant to FRCP 15, plaintiffs may amend their complaint to assert an additional count for violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 11/25/03) Clerk's Office Mailed Copies..(dcr, ) (Entered: 12/03/2003)

Nov. 25, 2003

Nov. 25, 2003

14

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Stephen C. Robinson : Interim Pretrial Conference held on 11/26/2003. Next Pretrial Conference set for 5/4/2004 10:00 AM before Stephen C. Robinson. (Court Reporter Mary Staten) (fk, ) (Entered: 11/30/2003)

Nov. 26, 2003

Nov. 26, 2003

17

MEMORANDUM TO THE DOCKET CLERK: Pre−Trial Conference Held. Plaintiff proceeding Pro Se not present. Next Pre−Trial Conference set for 03/16/04 at 10:00 am. Deft. granted leave to file Motion to dismiss by 02/16/04, with a return date of 03/01/04. Court Reporter: Mary Staten. Submitted By: Brandon L. Skolnik. (dcr, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

Nov. 26, 2003

Nov. 26, 2003

18

MOTION to Dismiss Portions of the Amended Complaint. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 02/23/2004)

Feb. 11, 2004

Feb. 11, 2004

19

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 18 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 02/23/2004)

Feb. 17, 2004

Feb. 17, 2004

21

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Lee Bantle dated 3/8/04 re: extension of papers, response papers due 3−26−04, reply due 4−9−04. (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 3/11/04) The Clerks office has mailed copies.(dh, ) (Entered: 03/15/2004)

March 11, 2004

March 11, 2004

22

MOTION to Intervene. Document filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (pf, ) (Entered: 03/22/2004)

March 18, 2004

March 18, 2004

23

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 22 MOTION to Intervene.. Document filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (pf, ) (Entered: 03/22/2004)

March 18, 2004

March 18, 2004

24

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 18 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by AB, CD, Cathy Conley, EF, GH, IJ, KL. (pf, ) (Entered: 04/07/2004)

April 1, 2004

April 1, 2004

25

AFFIDAVIT of Mark C. Rushfield in Opposition re: 22 MOTION to Intervene.. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 04/08/2004)

April 5, 2004

April 5, 2004

26

MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 04/08/2004)

April 5, 2004

April 5, 2004

27

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 18 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 04/09/2004)

April 6, 2004

April 6, 2004

28

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Further Support re: 22 MOTION to Intervene.. Document filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (dcr, ) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

April 9, 2004

April 9, 2004

29

SCHEDULING ORDER: The case is to be tried to a jury; Joinder of Additional Parties by 6/26/04; Amended Pleadings by 8/26/04; Interrogs by 8/26/04; 1st Request for Prod of Docs by 8/26/04; Depositions to be completed by 10/26/04; Any further interrogs, including expert by 11/26/04; Requests to admit by 11/26/04; All discovery to be complete by 12/31/04; Case Management Conference set for 12/3/2004 11:00 AM before Stephen C. Robinson. (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 5/26/04) Copies sent by Clerk's Office.(pf, ) (Entered: 05/27/2004)

May 24, 2004

May 24, 2004

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Stephen C. Robinson : Initial Pretrial Conference held on 5/26/2004. Nest ptc set for 12−3−04 at 11 am. Dft to file motion by 6−25−04, plaintiff to file response by 7−16−04, dft to reply by 7−30−04. (dh, ) (Entered: 05/28/2004)

May 26, 2004

May 26, 2004

30

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 06/16/2004)

June 16, 2004

June 16, 2004

31

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (pf, ) (Entered: 06/16/2004)

June 16, 2004

June 16, 2004

32

MOTION to Dismiss the Claims of Plntff KL., MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by Thomas Mawhinney. (pf, ) (Entered: 06/29/2004)

June 29, 2004

June 29, 2004

33

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 32 MOTION to Dismiss. MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Thomas Mawhinney. (pf, ) (Entered: 06/29/2004)

June 29, 2004

June 29, 2004

34

REPLY AFFIDAVIT of Anne−Jo McTague in Support re: 32 MOTION to Dismiss. MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Thomas Mawhinney. (fk, ) (Entered: 07/26/2004)

July 26, 2004

July 26, 2004

35

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Rhinebeck Central School District. (Rushfield, Mark) (Entered: 07/27/2004)

July 27, 2004

July 27, 2004

37

RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by KL. (fk, ) (Entered: 08/05/2004)

Aug. 2, 2004

Aug. 2, 2004

38

AFFIDAVIT of Lee Bantle in Opposition re: 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by KL. (fk, ) (Entered: 08/05/2004)

Aug. 2, 2004

Aug. 2, 2004

39

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by KL. (fk, ) (Entered: 08/05/2004)

Aug. 2, 2004

Aug. 2, 2004

40

MEMORANDUM DECISION &ORDER re: 18 MOTION to Dismiss. filed by Rhinebeck Central School District, 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. filed by Rhinebeck Central School District, 22 MOTION to Intervene. filed by United States of America, Motions terminated: 18 MOTION to Dismiss. filed by Rhinebeck Central School District, 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. filed by Rhinebeck Central School District, 22 MOTION to Intervene. filed by United States of America.... For all of the foregoing reasons(see document for details), this COurt hereby finds the following: A. The District's mOiton to Dismiss is denied; and B. The Government's Motion to intervene is granted. So Ordered: (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 8/24/04) Copies sent by Clerk's Office.(pf, ) (Entered: 08/26/2004)

Aug. 25, 2004

Aug. 25, 2004

41

AMENDMENT TO CONFIDENTIALITY STIPULATION AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and among the undersigned parties, and ORDERED by the Court, that the Confidentiality Stipulation and Order signed by the Court on November 25, 2003 (the "Confidentiality Order") is amended to add Plaintiff−Intervenor the U.S.A. ("United States") as a party to the confidentiality Order and the United States shall have all of the same rights and duties with respect to Confidential Information (as defined in the confidentiality order) as the original parties to the Confidentiality order. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 09/23/04) Clerk's Office Mailed Copies..(dcr, ) (Entered: 09/27/2004)

Sept. 27, 2004

Sept. 27, 2004

42

LETTER addressed to Judge Robinson from David N. Kelly dated 10/22/04 re: Request that the discovery deadlines be extended for four months as follows: Depositions by 02/26/05; Interrogatories by 03/26/05; Requests to admit by 03/26/05; All discovery to be complete by 04/30/05 −Next Case Management Conference a date in April that is convenient for the Court. ENDORSED: SO ORDERED:. Document filed by United States of America.(dcr, ) (Entered: 11/12/2004)

Nov. 8, 2004

Nov. 8, 2004

43

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Heidi Wendel dated 2/24/05 re:... to request a 3 month extension of the discoevry schedule...ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered:. (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 3/4/05) Copies sent by Clerk's Office.(pf, ) (Entered: 03/08/2005)

March 7, 2005

March 7, 2005

44

ORDER re: 32 MOTION to Partial Dismissal. MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. filed by Thomas Mawhinney. Conclusion: For the reasons, the District's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is Granted. Mawhinney's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is also Granted. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 03/21/05) Clerk's Office Mailed Copies..(dcr, ) (Entered: 03/22/2005)

March 22, 2005

March 22, 2005

45

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Heidi A. Wendel dated 6/22/2005 re: request a one−month extension of the deadline for service of requests for admissions in the above−referenced action...SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 6/24/2005) "The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies".(mde, ) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

Received returned mail re: 45 Endorsed Letter,. Mail was addressed to James R. Schultz of Maynard, O'Connor &Smith at 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207 and was returned for the following reason(s): Forward Time Expired; Return to Sender. (ae, ) (Entered: 07/13/2005)

July 11, 2005

July 11, 2005

46

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Heidi Wendel dated 10/26/05 re: Request for an extension of time to file summary judgment motion to 12/27/05. Response due 1/31/06. And Reply by 2/21/06. Endorsement: So Ordered.. (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 10/31/05) (fk, ) (Entered: 11/02/2005)

Oct. 31, 2005

Oct. 31, 2005

47

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Dear Judge Robinson from Heidi A. Wendel dated 12/21/2005 re: request a further 30−day extension of the deadlines set by the Court on July 14, 2005, for deft's. proposed motions for summary judgment and the private plaintiff's and the Government's response......ENDORSED, SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 01/04/2006) "The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies".(jma, ) (Entered: 01/06/2006)

Jan. 4, 2006

Jan. 4, 2006

Received returned mail re: 47 Endorsed Letter,. Mail was addressed to James R. Schultz of Maynard, O'Connor &Smith at 80 State Street, Albany, NY, 12207 and was returned for the following reason(s): Forwading Order Expired. (gco, ) (Entered: 01/17/2006)

Jan. 17, 2006

Jan. 17, 2006

48

CONSENT ORDER (DECREE): This Consent Decree constitues the entire agreement between the Government and the District With respect to the claims asserted in the Government's complaint−in−intervention, and this Consent Decree supersedes all prior understandings, whether oral or written, between the parties. Any amendments or modifications to this Consent Decree must be in writing and signed by the parties......SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 03/22/2006) "The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies".(jma, ) (Entered: 03/24/2006)

March 23, 2006

March 23, 2006

49

STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL With Prejudice... Without Costs: Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1) of the FRCP, Plaintiffs and Defendants, by and through their undersigned counsel of record, hereby stipulate to the Dismissal with prejudice of plaintiffs' claims in the above−captioned civil action, with the parties to bear their own costs. SO ORDERED:(Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 04/17/05) Clerk's Office Mailed Copies..(dcr, ) (Entered: 04/18/2006)

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

Received returned mail re: 49 Stipulation and Order of Dismissal,. Mail was addressed to JAMES R. SCHULTZ of MANYARD O'CONNER ADN SMITH at 80 STATE STREET ALBANY NY 12207 and was returned for the following reason(s): RETURN TO SENDER NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED UNABLE TO FORWARD. (rj, ) (Entered: 04/25/2006)

April 25, 2006

April 25, 2006

50

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Daniel P. Filor dated 7/8/2009 re:...Accordingly, the Government respectfully requests until August 10,2009, to move the Court or to file a joint request with the District to extend the period in which the Consent Decree is in effect. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED.. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 7/27/2009) The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies.(rj) (Entered: 07/27/2009)

July 27, 2009

July 27, 2009

Received returned mail re: 50 Endorsed Letter,. Mail was addressed to James R. Schultz Haynard, O' Connor &Smith at 80 State Street Albany, New York 12207 and was returned for the following reason(s): Return to Sender Attempted − Not Known Unable to Forward. (br) (Entered: 08/06/2009)

Aug. 6, 2009

Aug. 6, 2009

51

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Lev L. Dassin dated 87/2009 re: Accordingly, the Government respectfully requests a one month extension, from August 10,2009, until September 10,2009, to move the Court or to file a joint request with the District to extend the period in which the Consent Decree is in effect.. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED.. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 8/13/2009) The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies.(rj) (Entered: 08/13/2009)

Aug. 13, 2009

Aug. 13, 2009

Received returned mail re: 51 Endorsed Letter, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,. Mail was addressed to Mark Craig Rushfield Shaw &Perelson, LLP at 40 Sourth Roberts Road Highland, New York 12528 and was returned for the following reason(s): Return to Sender Not Deliverable as Addressed Unable to Forward. (br) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

Aug. 19, 2009

Aug. 19, 2009

Received returned mail re: 51 Endorsed Letter, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,. Mail was addressed to James R. Schultz Maynard, o"connor &smith at 80 State Street Albany, NY 12207 and was returned for the following reason(s): Return to Sender Attempted not known unable to forward. (br) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

Sept. 2, 2009

Sept. 2, 2009

52

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from Daniel P. Filor dated 9/10/2009 re:...Accordingly, the Government respectfully requests a one month extension, from September 10,2009 until October 10,2009, to move the Court or file a joint request with the District to extend the period of time in which the Consent Decree is in effect... ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED.. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 10/6/2009) The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies.(rj) (Entered: 10/06/2009)

Oct. 6, 2009

Oct. 6, 2009

53

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from David P. Filor dated 10/8/2009 re:...I respectfully submit this request to extend by an additional one month the Government's deadline to seek, if necessary, an extension of the period in which the Consent Decree entered by the Court in this case is in effect.. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED.. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 10/9/2009) (rj) (Entered: 10/13/2009)

Oct. 9, 2009

Oct. 9, 2009

Received returned mail re: 53 Endorsed Letter, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,. Mail was addressed to Marck C. Reshfield Shaw &Perelson, CCP at 40 South Roberts Road Highland, New York 12528 and was returned for the following reason(s): Return to Sender Not Deliverable as Addressed Unable to Forward. (br) (Entered: 10/19/2009)

Oct. 19, 2009

Oct. 19, 2009

Received returned mail re: 53 Endorsed Letter, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,. Mail was addressed to James R schultz Maynard O'Connor and Smith at 80 State Street Albany,k New York 12207 and was returned for the following reason(s): Return to Sender Not Deliverable as Addressed Unable to Forward. (br) (Entered: 10/26/2009)

Oct. 26, 2009

Oct. 26, 2009

54

ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Stephen C. Robinson from David P. Filor dated 11/25/2009 re:...Accordingly, the Government respectfully requests, nunc pro tunc, an additional one month extension, from November 10,2009,until December 10,2009, to move the Court or to file a joint request with the District to extend the period in which the Consent Decree is in effect.. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED.. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Stephen C. Robinson on 12/1/2009) The Clerk's Office Has Mailed Copies.(rj) (Entered: 12/01/2009)

Dec. 1, 2009

Dec. 1, 2009

Received returned mail re: 54 Endorsed Letter,,. Mail was addressed to mark c rushfieled at 40 South Roberts Road Highland,New York 12528 and was returned for the following reason(s): return to sender not delivdrable as addressed unable to forward. (br) (Entered: 12/07/2009)

Dec. 7, 2009

Dec. 7, 2009

Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 9, 2003

Closing Date: 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Former female students of Rhinebeck Central High School, their parents and/or legal guardians, and a former employee of the High School.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Rhinebeck Central School District (Dutchess), School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $152,500

Order Duration: 2006 - 2009

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Issues

General:

Assault/abuse by staff

Failure to discipline

Failure to supervise

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

Type of Facility:

Government-run