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United States of America v. Desoto Parish School Board

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De Soto Parish School Board v. United States of America

Supreme Court of the United States

United States of America v. Desoto Parish School Board

Judge F A Little, Jr added pursuant to entry on paper docket sheet of 3/21/02. Judge Tom Stagg no longer assigned to case. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 03/16/2006)

PAPER DOCKET SHEET of filings through 10/17/05. (crt,Crawford, A) Modified file date on 7/27/2006 (Dunford, T). (Entered: 03/16/2006)

REPORT (DeSoto Parish School Board) in compliance with the order dated 12/07/70 submitted as an adition and amendment to the report submitted on 12/23/70. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A; # 2 Attachment B) (crt,Dean, S) (Entered: 03/16/2006)

REPORT (DeSoto Parish School Board) in compliance with the order dated 12/07/70 submitted as an addition and amendment to the report submitted on 12/23/70. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A; # 2 Attachment B) (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/17/2006)

JOINT MOTION to Approve Consent Decree by United States of America and School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Consent Decree)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 02/02/2007)

Case reassigned to Judge S Maurice Hicks. Judge F A Little Jr no longer assigned to case. (crt,Dunford, T) (Entered: 02/01/2007)

CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 2/5/2007. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 02/05/2007)

RESPONSE by School Board of DeSoto Parish re 5 Consent Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 07/03/2007)

REPORT (DeSoto Parish School Board) in compliance with the order dated 12/07/70 submitted as an addition and amendment to the report submitted on 12/23/70. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A; # 2 Attachment B) (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/16/2007)

RESPONSE in compliance with Order of 12/7/70 by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Desoto Parish School Board Report)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

REPORT by School Board of DeSoto Parish in compliance with Order dated 2/5/2007 regarding student transfers. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 07/02/2008)

REPORT by School Board of DeSoto Parish in compliance with Order dated 2/5/2007 submitted as an addition and amendment to the report submitted on 12/23/70. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

REPORT by DeSoto Parish School Board dated 3/13/2009 in compliance with Order dated 12/7/1970. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 03/17/2009)

REPORT by DeSoto Parish School Board dated 6/24/2009 pertaining to student transfers. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 06/26/2009)

REPORT by DeSoto Parish School Board dated 10/9/2009 in compliance with the Order dated 12/7/1970. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 10/14/2009)

MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Duration of Consent Decree with consent sought but not obtained from Defendant DeSoto Parish School Board by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Kassabian, Tamara) Modified on 2/4/2010 to edit text (Keifer, K). (Entered: 02/02/2010)

PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by USA re 15 Motion for Extension (Other). (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Consent)(aty,Kassabian, Tamara) (Entered: 02/03/2010)

MINUTE ENTRY: Counsel for both parties are ORDERED to confer on the Government's motion to extend the duration of the 2/5/2007 Consent Decree and inform the Court by 12:00 noon on Friday, 2/19/2010, as to whether an agreement has been reached. If an agreement is not reached, the School Board shall file an opposition to the Government's motion by 2/26/2010, and oral argument shall be held on 3/4/2010 at 01:30 PM before Judge S Maurice Hicks, Jr. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 2/9/2010. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 02/10/2010)

RESPONSE to Motion re 15 MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Duration of Consent Decree with consent sought but not obtained from Defendant DeSoto Parish School Board filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2010)

MINUTE ENTRY: upsetting hearing on 15 MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Duration of Consent Decree filed by USA. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 3/2/10. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 03/02/2010)

ORDER granting 15 Motion to Extend the Duration of the 2/5/2007 Consent Decree for a period of 60 days or until 5/3/2010. At that time the parties shall report their progress and inform the Court as to whether further extension of the Consent Decree is requested or whether all issues have been resolved thereby warranting dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 3/2/10. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 03/02/2010)

REPORT dated 3/15/2010 by School Board of DeSoto Parish in compliance with Order dated 12/7/1970. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B Part 1, # 3 Part 2, # 4 Part 3)(crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 03/19/2010)

ORDER: The 2/5/2007 Consent Decree is hereby extended until 10/31/2010. At that time, the parties shall again report their progress and inform the Court as to whether further extension is requested or whether all issues have been resolved.Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 4/30/2010. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 05/03/2010)

REPORT by School Board of DeSoto Parish in compliance with 2/5/2007 Order. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 06/23/2010)

REPORT dated 10/15/10 by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 10/20/2010)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by School Board of DeSoto Parish, USA. (aty,Kassabian, Tamara) Modified on 11/1/2010 to edit text (Keifer, K). (Entered: 10/28/2010)

ORDER: It is ordered that the 2/5/2007 5 Consent Decree is hereby extended until 6/30/2011. At that time, the parties shall again report their progress and inform the Court as to whether further extension is requested or whether all issues have been resolved. Compliance Deadline set for 6/30/2011. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 10/29/2010. (crt,Reasor, M) (Entered: 10/29/2010)

REPORT in compliance with Order dated 12/7/1970 by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 03/16/2011)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Melissa J. Michaud in place of Tamara H. Kassabian by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) (Entered: 06/23/2011)

ORDER granting 29 Motion to Substitute Attorney Melissa J. Michaud in place of Tamara H. Kassabian for USA. Attorney Tamara Hardney Kassabian terminated. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 6/24/2011. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 06/27/2011)

MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Time with consent by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) (Entered: 06/29/2011)

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time. IT IS ORDERED that said motion is GRANTED, and that the parties shall have up to and through 7/14/2011, to move to extend of otherwise modify 5 Consent Decree entered 2/5/2007. Compliance Deadline set for 7/14/2011. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 7/1/2011. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 07/05/2011)

MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree with opposition by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) Modified to more accurately identify the pleading submitted and to indicate text of proposed order filed as 34 Corrective Document on 7/15/2011. (Putch, A) (Entered: 07/14/2011)

CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Proposed Order filed by USA regarding 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree. (aty,Michaud, Melissa) Modified to edit text on 7/15/2011. (Putch, A) (Entered: 07/14/2011)

MEMORANDUM ORDER granting 33 Motion to Extend Consent Decree until 7/29/2011. The parties are ordered to confer on the issue of student transfers. Compliance Deadline set for 7/12/2011 at noon for the parties to inform the Court whether an agreement has been reached. If no agreement is reached, a joint motion to extend the Decree which also outlines any modifications to the Decree shall be filed that same day. Second Compliance Deadline set for 8/12/2011 for the United States to file a supplemental brief if no agreement is reached. Also by 8/12/2011 the Board shall file any opposition to the United States' motion to extend and modify. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 7/18/2011. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 07/18/2011)

Unopposed MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Time to File Opposition with consent by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) Modified event on 8/12/2011. (Kennedy, T) (Entered: 08/11/2011)

SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Support re 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) (Entered: 08/11/2011)

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re the United States of Americas Motion to Extend and Modify Consent Decree and its supplemental brief. Responses due by 8/22/2011. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the terms of the Consent Decree shall continue to govern student transfers until the parties reach an agreement or the Court rules on the merits of the United States of Americas Motion to Extend and Modify Consent Decree. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 8/12/2011. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 08/12/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A &B, # 2 Table of Contents, # 3 Table of Authorities)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) Modified to edit text on 8/23/2011. (Putch, A) (Entered: 08/22/2011)

MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support re 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Reply Brief, # 2 Text of proposed order)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) Modified to more accurately identify the pleading submitted on 8/29/2011. (Putch, A) (Entered: 08/26/2011)

ORDER granting 41 Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 8/30/2011. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree filed by USA. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

MINUTE ENTRY: Set Hearing as to 33 MOTION TO Modify Consent Decree : (Motion day set for 11/29/2011 10:00 AM in Shreveport, Courtroom 1 before Judge S Maurice Hicks). Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 9/6/2011. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 09/06/2011)

STATUS REPORT −Annual October Report by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−C)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/25/2011)

MOTION to Upset Hearing for One Week with consent re 44 Minute Entry by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) Modified to edit text on 11/23/2011. (Putch, A) (Entered: 11/22/2011)

ORDER granting 46 Joint Motion to Upset Hearing and that hearing is set for December 6, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 11/23/2011. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

Reset Deadlines as to 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree: Motion day reset for 12/6/2011 01:30 PM before Judge S Maurice Hicks. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

MOTION to Continue Hearing Date with consent by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 12/02/2011)

ORDER granting 48 Motion to Continue Hearing. Hearing on Motion to Extend and Modify the Consent Decree reset to 1/4/2012 at 1:30 pm. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 12/5/2011. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 12/05/2011)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 33 MOTION TO EXTEND and Modify Consent Decree. Motion day reset for 1/4/2012 01:30 PM in Shreveport, Courtroom 1 before Judge S Maurice Hicks. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 12/05/2011)

SUPERCEDING CONSENT DECREE GOVERNING STUDENT TRANSFERS. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 12/14/2011. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

STATUS REPORT −March 2012 Report by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−B)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 03/21/2012)

MOTION to Intervene with opposition by Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, Rhonda M Clark, Tracy Thomas, James Turner, Doris Clark. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Proposed Order for Motion to Intervene)(Attorney Louis Granderson Scott added to party Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, Rhonda M Clark, Tracy Thomas, James Turner, Doris Clark)(aty,Scott, Louis) Modified on 5/17/2013 to edit filers, text, opposition and to indicate proposed pleading &memorandum in support filed as Doc 54 &55 . (Putch, A) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

PROPOSED PLEADING re 53 Motion to Intervene by Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, Rhonda M Clark, Tracy Thomas, James Turner, Doris Clark. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Proposed order )(aty,Scott, Louis) Modified on 5/17/2013 to more accurately identify the pleading submitted. (Putch, A) (Entered: 05/16/2013)

CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Memorandum in Support regarding 53 MOTION to Intervene filed by Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, Rhonda M Clark, Tracy Thomas, James Turner, Doris Clark. (aty,Scott, Louis) Modified on 5/17/2013 to edit text and filers. (Putch, A) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

NOTICE of Corrective Action to Louis Granderson Scott on behalf of Doris Clark, Rhonda M Clark, Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, Tracy Thomas, James Turner regarding 53 MOTION to Intervene. Action taken: Modified entry to more accurately identify the pleadings submitted as 53 Motion to Intervene, 54 Proposed Pleading, 55 Corrective Document entitled Memorandum in Support. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding 53 MOTION to Intervene. Motions referred to S Maurice Hicks. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

MOTION for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 05/24/2013)

MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 05/24/2013)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding 57 MOTION for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School, 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment. Motions referred to S Maurice Hicks. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 05/28/2013)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 53 MOTION to Intervene filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Table of Authorities)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

LETTER from Garland R Spivey to United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 05/31/2013)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 53 MOTION to Intervene filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) (Entered: 05/31/2013)

MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION to Motion re 57 MOTION for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School filed by Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Proposed order , # 5 Exhibits)(aty,Scott, Louis) Modified text to more accurately identify the pleading submitted on 6/11/2013. (Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/07/2013)

NOTICE of Corrective Action to Louis Granderson Scott on behalf of Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society regarding 63 Reply to Response to Motion,. Action taken: Modified text to more accurately identify the pleading submitted. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/11/2013)

NOTICE of Corrective Action to Louis Granderson Scott on behalf of Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society regarding 64 Reply to Response to Motion,. Action taken: Modified text to more accurately identify the pleading submitted. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/11/2013)

ORDER denying 53 Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 06/19/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/19/2013)

MINUTE ENTRY: Set Hearing as to 57 MOTION for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School , 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment , (Motion day set for 6/27/2013 10:00 AM in Shreveport, Courtroom 1 before Judge S Maurice Hicks). The School Board is ordered to file additional information no later than noon on 06/26/2013. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 06/19/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/19/2013)

MEMORANDUM RULING re 53 MOTION to Intervene filed by Doris Clark, James Turner, Tracy Thomas, Rhonda M Clark, Pelican All-Saints High School Benefit Society. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 06/19/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D)

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MOTION for Reconsideration re 53 Motion to Intervene by Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, James Turner, Tracy Thomas, Rhonda M Clark, Doris Clark. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(aty,Scott, Louis) Modified on 6/26/2013 to edit filers, text and to indicate memorandum incorporated within motion. (Putch, A) (Entered: 06/25/2013)

STATUS REPORT by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2013)

EXHIBIT LIST by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exibits)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2013)

**VACATED**NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding 68 MOTION for Reconsideration re 53 Motion to Intervene. Motions referred to S Maurice Hicks. (crt,Putch, A) Modified on 6/26/2013 per 73 Minutes. (Putch, A) (Entered: 06/26/2013)

MINUTE ENTRY: (District Judge Telephone Status Conference set for 6/26/2013 02:00 PM before Judge S Maurice Hicks). Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 06/26/13. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/26/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: granting 68 Motion for Reconsideration re 53 MOTION to Intervene filed by Doris Clark, James Turner, Tracy Thomas, Rhonda M Clark, Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society ; TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 6/26/2013; Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 53 MOTION to Intervene, 57 MOTION for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School, 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment :( S Maurice Hicks.); Motions terminated: 68 MOTION for Reconsideration re 53 Motion to Intervene filed by Doris Clark, James Turner, Tracy Thomas, Rhonda M Clark, Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society. The Court set a backup hearing date of 7/8/2013. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 06/26/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: denying 53 Motion to Intervene; MOTION HEARING held on 6/27/2013 re 53 MOTION to Intervene filed by Doris Clark, James Turner, Tracy Thomas, Rhonda M Clark, Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, 54 PROPOSED PLEADING filed by Doris Clark, James Turner, Tracy Thomas, Rhonda M Clark, Pelican All−Saints High School Benefit Society, 57 MOTION for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish, and 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish; Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment:(Motion day set for 8/26/2013 10:00 AM in Shreveport, Courtroom 1 before Judge S Maurice Hicks). (Court Reporter: Barbara Simpson) (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

WITNESS LIST filed re 06/27/2013 evidentiary hearing (restricted access). (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

EXHIBIT LIST re 06/27/2013 evidentiary hearing. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

ORDER granting 57 Motion of DeSoto Parish School Board for Authorization to Close Pelican−All Saints High School. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 06/27/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

ORDER granting in part 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish. Said Motion is granted in part as to the request for student reassignment relating to the Ranchland Acres students. The Motion remains pending and the record is held open as to the request to increase student capacity at North DeSoto Schools. A hearing on this issue if necessary will be held on August 26, 2013 at 10:00 am. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 06/27/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Torey B. Cummings in place of Melissa J. Michaud with consent by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Michaud, Melissa) (Entered: 07/10/2013)

ORDER granting 79 Motion for Torey Brooks Cummings to be Substituted as Attorney on behalf of USA. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 7/11/2013. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

MOTION to Continue Hearing of August 26, 2013 with opposition, MOTION to Schedule Status Conference by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Cummings, Torey) Modified on 8/19/2013 to edit text (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 08/16/2013)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 81 MOTION to Continue Hearing of August 26, 2013 with opposition MOTION to Schedule Status Conference filed by USA. The motion is granted to the extent that the hearing on 58 MOTION for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools and Student Reassignment filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish is converted to an in person status conference in Chambers. All counsel shall be present at the conference. (District Judge Status Conference set for 8/26/2013 10:00 AM in Chambers before Judge S Maurice Hicks). Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 08/19/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 08/19/2013)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 81 MOTION to Continue Hearing of August 26, 2013 with opposition MOTION to Schedule Status Conference filed by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 08/21/2013)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed for Status Conference held on 8/26/2013 before Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Marie Runyon, Telephone 318−222−9203. Pages: 34 Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the court reporter.. Redaction Request due 9/23/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/3/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/2/2013. (crt,Runyon, M) (Entered: 08/29/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 10/2/2013, (District Judge Telephone Status Conference set for 10/15/2013 10:00 AM before Judge S Maurice Hicks). (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 10/02/2013)

ORDER granting 58 Motion of the DeSoto Parish School Board for Authorization to Increase Student Capacity at North DeSoto Schools. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 10/02/2013. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 10/02/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 10/15/2013, (District Judge Telephone Conference set for 10/29/2013 10:00 AM before Judge S Maurice Hicks). If the parties have not agreed upon the terms of a Joint Consent Decree regarding student transfers at that time, the Court will set a hearing date to resolve any remaining issues relating to student transfers. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 10/15/2013)

STATUS REPORT −October 15th Report by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Ex A−C)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 10/15/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 10/29/2013. (District Judge Telephone Conference set for 12/16/2013 02:00 PM before Judge S Maurice Hicks to discuss demographic work). (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 10/29/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 12/16/2013, (Follow−up District Judge Telephone Conference set for 3/17/2014 01:15 PM before Judge S Maurice Hicks). (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 12/16/2013)

MINUTE ENTRY: (District Judge Telephone Status Conference RESET for 3/17/2014 at 10:00 AM before Judge S Maurice Hicks). Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks on 03/12/2014. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 03/12/2014)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 3/17/2014. The retained demographers shall meet no later than 4/17/2014 to resolve remaining issues. (Follow−up District Judge Telephone Conference set for 5/13/2014 10:00 AM before Judge S Maurice Hicks). (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 03/17/2014)

STATUS REPORT by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B−C)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 03/26/2014)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge S Maurice Hicks: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 5/13/2014. Counsel for the United States of America shall submit a written status report to Chambers via email no later than 08/12/2014. (crt,McDonnell, D) (Entered: 05/13/2014)

Joint MOTION MODIFY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ZONE BOUNDARIES by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit School zone descriptions, # 2 Exhibit School zone

STATUS REPORT − Annual October 15th Report by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−C)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 10/14/2014)

STATUS REPORT − March 2015 Report by School Board of DeSoto Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−C)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

Status Report