Case: United States v. Franklin Parish School Board

USA v. Franklin Parish

USA v. Franklin Parish

Hall v. St. Helena Parish School Board

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

United States of America v. Franklin Parish School Board

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

United States of America v. Franklin Parish School Board

PAPER DOCKET SHEET of filings through 2/17/06. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 04/21/2006)

MEMORANDUM ORDER: Upon review of this matter, the Court finds that there has been some apparent confusion about the School Board's reporting requirements. Accordingly, the Court, upon its own motion, hereby AMENDS the standing Decree and amendments as stated in this Memorandum Order. Any party desiring a status conference to discuss the Court's amendment to the reporting requirements may file the appropriate motion. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 8/14/08. (crt,Dickerson, D)

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STATUS REPORT Annual October 15th Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Exhibits)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

STATUS REPORT Supplement to October 15, 2008 Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 2 Memorandum Order. The Court has reviewed the annual report filed in compliance with the Court's August 14, 2008 Order. Any party desiring a conference to discuss the status of the case or the steps for achieving unitary status may file the appropriate motion. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 11/3/08. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 11/04/2008)

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Arthur G Thompson on behalf of Louisiana Education Association, Franklin Education Association, 1116 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, re: 5 Minute Entry returned marked: Attempted not known unable to forward. (crt,Reasor, Mary) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to John B Knight, Jr, P O Box 667, Winnsboro, LA 71295, re: 5 Minute Entry, returned marked: Return to sender, not delivered as addressed, unable to forward. (crt,Reasor, Mary) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

STATUS REPORT Bi−Annual Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−B, # 2 Exhibits C−F)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 06/05/2009)

CORRECTED STATUS REPORT Bi−Annual Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−B, # 2 Exhibits C−F)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) Modified on 6/8/2009 to edit text (Reasor, Mary). (Entered: 06/05/2009)

MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Franklin Parish School Board ("the School Board") has failed to file an annual report as required by the Court's August 14, 2008 Order (2). The Court notes that the School Board was not required to, but filed a report in June 2009. However, the School Board has failed to file the report in October 2009. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the School Board file the report no later than fourteen (14) days from the date of this order or file a written response to show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to comply with the Court's August 14, 2008 Order. Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 11/4/09. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 11/05/2009)

STATUS REPORT Annual Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 11/09/2009)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 11 Status Report filed by School Board of Franklin Parish> Having reviewed the annual report filed by the School Board, the Court would like to discuss the possibility of the School Board's moving toward unitary status and the termination of the litigation in this case. District Judge Status Conference set for 12/8/2009 at 3:00 PM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Chief Judge Robert G James. In addition to counsel, the Court requests the attendance of the Superintendent and the President of the School Board or his or her designee. Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 11/12/09. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 12 Minute Entry Setting Status Conference. The status conference set for December 8, 2009 has been RE−SET for DECEMBER 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. In addition to counsel, the Court requests the attendance of the Superintendent and the President of the School Board or his or her designee. Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 11/12/09. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

Set/Reset Hearings: District Judge Status Conference re−set for 12/1/2009 at 3:00 PM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Chief Judge Robert G James per minute entry 13 . (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The Status Conference is RESET for 12/14/2009 at 11:00 AM in Chambers before Chief Judge Robert G James. Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 11/13/09. (crt,Floyd, J) (Entered: 11/13/2009)

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Arthur G Thompson, Stone &Thompson, 1116 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103 re: 10 Memorandum Order returned marked: Return to sender, not delivered as addressed, unable to forward. (crt,Reasor, M) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Arthur G Thompson, 1116 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, re: 12 Minute Entry, returned marked: Unable to locate current contact information. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 11/17/2009)

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Arthur G Thompson, 1116 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, re: 13 Minute Entry, returned marked: Unable to locate current contact information. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 11/17/2009)

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Arthur G Thompson, Stone &Thompson, 1116 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, re: 14 Minute Entry, Set Hearings returned marked: Return to Sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward. (crt,Reasor, M) (Entered: 12/02/2009)

NOTICE of Appearance by Tamara Hardney Kassabian on behalf of USA (crt,Reasor, M) (Entered: 12/02/2009)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Robert G James: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 12/14/2009. Following discussion with both parties, the Court finds it appropriate to ORDER, on its own motion, that the DOJ begin a unitary status review in this case. DOJ to file a Status Report due by 3/26/2010. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 12/14/2009)

STATUS REPORT by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(aty,Kassabian, Tamara) (Entered: 03/26/2010)

NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine W Vincent on behalf of USA (aty,Vincent, Katherine) (Entered: 04/06/2010)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 21 Status Report filed by USA. The Court has reviewed the status report filed by the DOJ on March 26, 2010. The DOJ and the Franklin Parish School Board must file a joint status report with the Court by June 30, 2010, indicating whether the parties have reached agreement on any or all the issues identified int he March 26, 2010 DOJ status report; what issues, if any, remain; and what other actions may need to be taken before the Court can reach a determination on unitary status ( Compliance Deadline set for 6/30/2010.) Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 4/16/10. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 04/16/2010)

STATUS REPORT (May 15th Bi−Annual Report) by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−C, # 2 Exhibits D−F)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 05/17/2010)

STATUS REPORT by School Board of Franklin Parish, USA. (aty,Kassabian, Tamara) (Entered: 06/30/2010)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 25 Status Report filed by School Board of Franklin Parish and USA. The Court has reviewed the Joint Status Report. Given the continued efforts of the parties to resolve any issues and work toward the goal of unitary status, the Court will not require any further status reports at this time. Instead, a telephone status conference is set in this matter. Counsel for the United States Department of Justice should initiate the call and contact Chambers at 318−322−6230 when all counsel are present. ( District Judge Telephone Status Conference set for 11/8/2010 at 9:30 AM before Chief Judge Robert G James.). Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 7/8/10. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 07/08/2010)

STATUS REPORT /Annual October 15th Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−B)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/07/2010)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Robert G James: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 11/8/2010. Given the progress made by the parties, the Court finds no need to take further action at this time; however, a telephone status conference is hereby set on June 13, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. The DOJ shall initiate the call and contact Chambers at (318)322−6230 when all counsel are present. (crt,DickersonSld, D) Modified on 11/8/2010 to correct June 2010 to June 2011 (DickersonSld, D). (Entered: 11/08/2010)

Set/Reset Hearings: District Judge Telephone Status Conference set for 6/13/2011 at 10:00 AM before Chief Judge Robert G James. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 11/08/2010)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Thomas Falkinburg in place of Tamara Hardney Kassabian with consent by USA. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Vincent, Katherine) (Entered: 04/19/2011)

ORDER granting 29 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Thomas Falkinburg for USA. Attorney Tamara Hardney Kassabian terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L Hayes on 4/20/11. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 04/21/2011)

STATUS REPORT − Annual May Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−C, # 2 Exhibits D−F)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 05/23/2011)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Robert G James: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 6/13/2011. Mr. Falkinburg reported that the School Board has provided information requested by the DOJ. Mr. Falkinburg has requested some additional information, and the School Board anticipates that it will be able to provide that information this summer. The Court encouraged the parties to file a motion for partial unitary status on any issued they resolve this summer. In light of the continued progress of the parties, the Court will not take any action at this time, but another telephone status conference is set for September 7, 2011, at 1:30 P.M. The DOJ will initiate the call and contact Chambers at (318)322−6230 when all counsel are present. ( District Judge Telephone Conference set for 9/7/2011 at 1:30 PM before Chief Judge Robert G James). (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

STATUS REPORT /Annual October 15th Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/19/2011)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Robert G James: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/7/2012. Mr. Falkinburg reported that the School board has provided additional information on transfers and discipline. The School board has agreed to send flyers to parents and to publish a notice in The Franklin Sun about the majority−to−minority and other transfer policies. The parties are working together on remaining issues regarding discipline. After some discussion, the Court set the following deadlines: The School Board will file a motion for partial unitary status if it wishes by March 30, 2012. The School Board will provide a copy of the flyer and the newspaper advertisement on its transfer policies to DOJ by April 16, 2012. The School Board will provide the remaining data on discipline to DOJ by June 15, 2012. DOJ will respond to the School Board's data on discipline by July 16, 2012. A telephone status conference is set for July 20, 2012, at noon. The DOJ shall initiate the call and contact Chambers at (318)322−6230 when all counsel are present. By the time of the conference, it is the Court's expectation that the parties will be prepared to identify all resolved unitary status issues, to provide a schedule for resolving any remaining unitary status issues, and/or request a hearing on those issues which cannot be resolved amicably.( Compliance Deadline set for 3/30/2012 to file motion for partial unitary status. Second Compliance Deadline set for 4/16/2012.)( District Judge Telephone Conference set for 7/20/2012 at 12:00 noon before Chief Judge Robert G James.) (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 02/07/2012)

STATUS REPORT − Annual May 15th Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B pt. 1, # 3 Exhibit B pt. 2, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D pt. 1, # 6 Exhibit D pt. 2, # 7 Exhibit D pt. 3, # 8 Exhibit D pt. 4, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit F pt. 1, # 11 Exhibit F pt. 2)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 05/18/2012)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Robert G James: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 7/20/2012. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 07/20/2012)

STATUS REPORT −October 15th Report by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A &B)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/19/2012)

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Deadlines re 37 Telephone Conference by School Board of Franklin Parish. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Consent, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Hammonds, Robert) (Entered: 10/19/2012)

Motions Transferred regarding 39 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Deadlines re 37 Telephone Conference . Motions referred to Robert G James. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

ORDER granting 39 Motion Set New Deadlines. On or before December 15, 2012, the School Board shall submit a proposed consent decree to the Department of Justice. Additionally, on or before February 15, 2012, the School Board and the DOJ shall file a joint proposed consent decree and/or the School Board shall file a motion for unitary status as to all Green factors to which the parties do not reach an agreement. If it is necessary for the School Board to file a motion for unitary status on one or more of the Green factors, the DOJ shall file a written response within twenty−one days of the date the motion is filed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Pamela Dill is enrolled as counsel of record in this matter. Signed by Chief Judge Robert G James on 10/22/12. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

"STRICKEN" First MOTION For Relief Under All Writs Act by USA. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Exhibit ExhibitA/Interrogatories, # 3 Exhibit ExhibitB/Act2, # 4 Exhibit ExhibitC/Tangipahoaruling, # 5 Proposed order)(aty,Falkinburg, Thomas) Modified on 12/7/2012 to edit text (Dauterive, C). Modified on 12/12/2012 (DickersonSld, D). (Entered: 12/06/2012)

(VACATED) NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding 41 First MOTION For Relief Under All Writs Act . Motions referred to Robert G James. (crt,Dauterive, C) Modified on 12/10/2012 to reflect Notice of Motion Setting is "Vacated" as 41 Motion For Relief Under All Writs Act is referred to Judge James (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 12/07/2012)

NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding 42 Notice of Motion Setting re 41 Motion for Relief Under All Writs Act. Action taken: Modified docket entry to reflect Notice of Motion Setting is VACATED as 41 Motion for Relief Under All Writs Act is referred to Judge James. (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 12/10/2012)

First MOTION to Strike 41 First MOTION For Relief Under All Writs Act by USA. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Falkinburg, Thomas) (Entered: 12/10/2012)

First MOTION for Relief Under All Writs Act by USA. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Interrgogatories, # 3 state law, # 4 Tangipahoa order, # 5 Proposed order)(aty,Falkinburg, Thomas) Modified on 1/22/2013 to edit text (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 12/10/2012)

Motions Transferred regarding 43 MOTION to Strike 41 MOTION For Relief Under All Writs Act , 44 MOTION for Writ For Relief Under All Writs Act . Motions referred to Robert G James. (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 12/11/2012)

ORDER granting 43 Motion to Strike 41 First MOTION For Relief Under All Writs Act . The Court will consider the United States' properly filed Motion for Relief Under the All Writs Act 44 . Signed by Judge Robert G James on 12/12/12. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 12/12/2012)

STATUS REPORT by USA. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (aty,Falkinburg, Thomas) Modified on 12/21/2012 to correctly identify document (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 12/21/2012)

NOTICE of Corrective Action to Thomas Falkinburg on behalf of USA regarding document electronically filed in error as 46 MOTION to Serve. Action taken: Modified docket entry to correctly identify as 46 STATUS REPORT. (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 12/21/2012)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 44 First MOTION for Relief Under All Writs Act filed by USA. Set Deadline as to 44 First MOTION for Writ For Relief Under All Writs Act : LA Dept of Education Response due by 1/11/2013. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 12/27/12. A copy of this minute entry mailed to Joan E Hunt as ordered. (Attachments: # 1 Letter from LA Dept of Education)(crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 12/27/2012)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 47 Minute Entry. The LDOE has indicated that it does wish to file an opposition and requested an extension of time. The Court hereby extends the deadline for the LDOE's filing of a written opposition to January 18, 2013. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 1/7/13. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 01/07/2013)

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 44 First MOTION for Relief Under All Writs Act . Responses due by 1/18/2013. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 01/07/2013)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 44 First MOTION for Relief Under All Writs Act filed by Louisiana Department of Education. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A", # 2 Proposed order)(aty,LeBlanc−Smith, Willa) Modified on 1/22/2013 to reflect deficient status (Dauterive, C). Modified on 1/23/2013 to remove deficient status

MINUTE ENTRY: re 44 First MOTION for Relief Under All Writs Act filed by USA and 49 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by LA Dept of Education. Having reviewed and considered the motion and opposition memorandum, the Court finds that a telephone status conference is appropriate in this case. Since an identical motion is currently pending in case USA v Lincoln Parish, Case No. 66−12071, the Court will hold a Joint Telephone Status Conference in both cases on January 24, 2013, at 3:00 P.M. The DOJ should arrange the conference call and provide the information to all counsel and to the court. ( District Judge Telephone Conference set for 1/24/2013 at 3:00 PM before Judge Robert G James). Signed by Judge Robert G James on 1/23/13. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 01/23/2013)

NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding 49 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion and 50 Notice of Deficiency. Action taken: Removed Deficient status as to 49 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, and modified docket entry to reflect 50 Notice of Deficiency is "Vacated". (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 01/23/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Robert G James: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/24/2013. Counsel for DOJ and LDOE agreed to confer to discuss whether they could resolve the pending motions. Counsel were instructed to notify Ms. May no later than January 30, 2013, whether they had reached a resolution. If counsel do not reach full resolution on the issues raised in the motions, the Court will issue a ruling and order. ( Compliance Deadline set for 1/30/2013 to notify Ms. May). (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 01/25/2013)

RULING re 44 First MOTION for Relief Under All Writs Act filed by USA. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 2/7/13. (crt,DickersonSld, D)

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ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Court's Ruling 53 , the United States of America's ("DOJ") 44 Motion for Relief under the All Writs Act is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as MOOT. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 2/7/13. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 02/07/2013)

Unopposed MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Motion for Unitary Status with consent by School Board of Franklin Parish. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

Motions Transferred regarding 55 Unopposed MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Motion for Unitary Status with consent. Motions referred to Robert G James. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

ORDER granting 55 Motion for Extension. IT IS ORDERED that on or before March 1, 2013, the School Board shall file a motion for unitary status as to all Green factors; the DOJ shall respond within twenty−one (21) days after filing by the School Board; and, if necessary, the School board shall reply within ten (10) days after filing by the DOJ. Compliance Deadline set for 3/1/2013. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 2/15/13. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status by School Board of Franklin Parish. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Exhibits 1−3, # 3 Exhibits 4−5, # 4 Exhibit 6, # 5 Exhibit 7, # 6 Table of Contents, # 7 Table of Authorities)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 03/01/2013)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding 57 MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status. Motions referred to Robert G James. (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 03/05/2013)

MINUTE ENTRY/ORDER Setting 57 MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status Motion Hearing set for 5/13/2013 at 9:00 AM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Judge Robert G James. The deadline for the School Board to file a reply memorandum is extended from April 1, 2013, to April 22, 2013. ( Compliance Deadline set for 4/22/2013.). Signed by Judge Robert G James on 4/12/13. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 04/12/2013)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status filed by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A−B, # 2 Exhibits C−E, # 3 Table of Contents, # 4 Table of Authorities)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 04/22/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Robert G James: MOTION HEARING held on 5/13/2013 re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status filed by School Board of Franklin Parish. Testimony and evidence heard this date. Hearing will resume Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. (Court Reporter: Debbie Lowery) (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 05/13/2013)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Robert G James: MOTION HEARING held on 5/14/2013 re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status filed by School Board of Franklin Parish. After testimony and evidence the Court took this motion under advisement. The transcript of the proceedings is due May 24, 2013 ordered by defendant. The Defendant shall file their brief by June 14, 2013. The USA should then file their brief by July 5, 2013, and the Defendant shall file their reply by July 12, 2013. The parties stipulated that Franklin Parish School Boards Exhibit D7 be admitted in its entirety. Exhibit list and witness list filed separately. ATTENTION FLAG SET REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. (Court Reporter: Debbie Lowery) (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 05/14/2013)

WITNESS LIST filed from Motion Hearing (restricted access). (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 05/14/2013)

EXHIBIT LIST from Motion Hearing. (crt,DickersonSld, D) (Entered: 05/14/2013)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed for Motion Hearing held on 5/13/2013 before Judge Robert James. Court Reporter: Debbie Lowery, Telephone number 318−361−0380. Pages: 75 Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 6/17/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/26/2013. (crt,Lowery, D) (Entered: 05/24/2013)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed for Motion Hearing − Volume II held on 5/14/2013 before Judge Robert James. Court Reporter: Debbie Lowery, Telephone number 318−361−0380. Pages: 132 Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 6/17/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/26/2013. (crt,Lowery, D) (Entered: 05/24/2013)

Unopposed MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Post−Hearing Brief with consent by School Board of Franklin Parish. Motions referred to Karen L Hayes. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate re Consent, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 06/13/2013)

Motions Transferred regarding 68 Unopposed MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Post−Hearing Brief with consent. Motions referred to Robert G James. (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 06/13/2013)

ORDER granting 68 Motion for Extension of Deadline to File Post−Hearing Brief. Franklin Parish School Board shall file its brief on or before 6/21/2013; the response shall be filed on or before 7/12/2013; and the reply shall be filed on or before 7/19/2013. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 06/14/13. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 06/14/2013)

PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT by School Board of Franklin Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Table of Authorities)(aty,Dill, Pamela) (Entered: 06/21/2013)

RESPONSE Post Hearing Brief by USA re 70 Proposed Findings of Fact . (aty,Vincent, Katherine) (Entered: 07/12/2013)

Reply to United States' Response to 70 PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT by School Board of Franklin Parish . (aty,Dill, Pamela) Modified on 7/22/2013 to add link (Dunford, T). (Entered: 07/19/2013)

JUDGMENT granting 57 Motion for Declaration of Unitary Status and to Dismiss. The District is DECLARED unitary as to all areas of operation and the permanent injunction previously entered is DISSOLVED. This matter is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 8/6/13. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 08/06/2013)

MEMORANDUM RULING re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Injunction and Declare Unitary Status filed by School Board of Franklin Parish. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 8/6/13. (crt,Crawford, A)

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