Case: Antoine v. Winner School District

3:06-cv-03007 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota

Filed Date: March 27, 2006

Closed Date: June 6, 2017

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Case Summary

Plaintiffs, minor students, filed this class action lawsuit on March 27, 2006, against Winner School District and three of its administrators in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. Plaintiffs, who were Native American, alleged that employees of the School District engaged in a pattern or practice of intentional racial discrimination with the purpose of pushing Native American students out of the school system. Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that the School District disci…

Plaintiffs, minor students, filed this class action lawsuit on March 27, 2006, against Winner School District and three of its administrators in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. Plaintiffs, who were Native American, alleged that employees of the School District engaged in a pattern or practice of intentional racial discrimination with the purpose of pushing Native American students out of the school system. Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that the School District disciplinary practices targeted Native American students by disciplining them more often and more harshly than other students, referring them to law enforcement for minor infractions, and coercing criminal confessions out of them. They also alleged that teachers and administrators tolerated and fostered a racially hostile school environment by allowing racial name-calling and bullying to occur and treating Native American parents with disrespect. As a result, Native American students were less likely to complete high school and felt demoralized at school.

Represented by the ACLU and the Rosebud Sioux Attorney General's Office, plaintiffs brought claims under the Fifth Amendment, the Due Process Clause and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. They sought declaratory and injunctive relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983. Plaintiffs also asked the court to certify as a class all Native American students who were or would be enrolled in Winner School District's middle and high schools.

On April 28, 2006, plaintiffs submitted a motion for class certification. The parties began the discovery process in June. On October 20, 2006, Judge Charles B. Kornmann issued an order granting class certification.

After a series of mediation sessions, the parties settled and filed a proposed Settlement Agreement on May 30, 2007. A court-enforceable Consent Decree was entered by Judge Kornmann on December 10, 2007. The terms of the Consent Decree prohibited defendants from requiring any student to make a written statement ("affidavit") that could be used against him or her in legal proceedings. The Decree also required defendants to immediately notify parents after deciding to refer a student to law enforcement and to notify students of their legal right to remain silent in such a case; train School District employees on proper disciplinary procedures and the constitutional rights of students; obtain an independent expert to assist with the development of disciplinary matrices; keep accurate records of disciplinary incidents; conduct evaluations of students subjected to discipline three or more times over the course of a year; hire a Native American ombudsperson; train teachers on American Indian education and educational equity; increase its number of Native American employees; and take several other measures designed to eliminate racial discimination and create an inclusive environment for Native American students and families. Defendants were also ordered to find and appoint a Monitor to oversee and report on the implementation of the Consent Decree.

The court maintained jurisdiction for enforcement purposes. The Decree was to stay in effect until defendants had achieved and maintained compliance for four years. Finally, it awarded plaintiffs $100,000 in attorneys' fees and costs.

The first and second progress reports, filed in June and September 2008, indicated that defendants had made progress in all areas. Among other things, they had hired more Native American staff members, developed anti-bullying programming, and developed a disciplinary matrix.

On January 8, 2014, the parties proposed an Amended Consent Decree. The court granted the Amended Decree on April 28, 2014. The new agreement was very similar to the original, but required that, if the School District reached all outcome measures within the following two years, it would be released from the Agreement. If some measures were not reached within that time, the District would be formally released from having to reach those outcomes but would be required to continue a good-faith effort to do so for the following two years.

On May 31, 2017, the parties jointly filed a motion to terminate the Consent Decree after finding that defendants had met all of their obligations. Judge Kornmann formally terminated the Decree on June 6, 2017.

Summary Authors

Lauren Latterell Powell (1/11/2018)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bowie, Courtney A (South Dakota)

Dahlberg, Robin L. (New York)

Hanna, Dana (South Dakota)

Kim, Catherine Yonsoo (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Frankenstein, Sara (South Dakota)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:06-cv-03007

Docket [PACER]

June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017

Docket
1

3:06-cv-03007

Complaint

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

Complaint
23

3:06-cv-03007

Complaint

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

May 12, 2006

May 12, 2006

Complaint
33

3:06-cv-03007

Order and Opinion Granting Class Certifications

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

Order/Opinion
56

3:06-cv-03007

Notice of Proposed Settlement of School-Discrimination Lawsuit

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

Oct. 16, 2007

Oct. 16, 2007

Notice Letter
64

3:06-cv-03007

Consent Decree

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

Dec. 10, 2007

Dec. 10, 2007

Order/Opinion
66

3:06-cv-03007

Status Report - Monitor's First Quarterly Report

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

June 2, 2008

June 2, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
68

3:06-cv-03007

Status Report - Monitor's Second Quarterly Report

Antoine v. Winner School District 59-2

Sept. 10, 2008

Sept. 10, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
79

3:06-cv-03007

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

W.I.H. and 1.LH v. Winner School District 59-2

April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014

Order/Opinion

2014 WL 2014

81

3:06-cv-03007

Amended Consent Decree

Heart v. Winner School District 59-2

Nov. 4, 2014

Nov. 4, 2014

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Last updated March 21, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT Receipt Number SDX300000202 in the amount of $ 250, filed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray.(SRN, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

Clearinghouse
2

CIVIL COVER SHEET (SRN, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

PACER

Filer will mail the summons form back and inform the clerk's office of the number they need. (SRN, )

March 27, 2006

March 27, 2006

PACER
3

NOTICE of Appearance by Donald P. Knudsen on behalf of all defendants (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 03/29/2006)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

PACER
4

Summons Issued as to Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (SRN, ) (Entered: 03/30/2006)

March 30, 2006

March 30, 2006

PACER
5

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. Winner School District 59-2 served on 3/31/2006, answer due 4/20/2006. (SRN) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

PACER
6

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. Mike Hanson served on 3/31/2006, answer due 4/20/2006. (SRN, ) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

PACER
7

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. Mary Fisher served on 3/31/2006, answer due 4/20/2006. (SRN, ) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

PACER
8

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. Brian Naasz served on 3/31/2006, answer due 4/20/2006. (SRN, ) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

PACER

SUMMONS (Defendant(s)) Served (SRN, )

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

PACER
9

MOTION for attorney Catherine Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(JAB) (Entered: 04/17/2006)

April 17, 2006

April 17, 2006

PACER
10

MOTION for attorney Robin Dahlberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(JAB) (Entered: 04/17/2006)

April 17, 2006

April 17, 2006

PACER
11

ORDER TO ADMIT PRO HAC VICE granting 9 Motion for Attorney Catherine Kim to appear Pro Hac Vice, granting 10 Motion for Attorney Robin Dahlberg to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 4/18/06. (JAB) (Entered: 04/18/2006)

April 18, 2006

April 18, 2006

PACER
13

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson.(Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 04/20/2006)

April 20, 2006

April 20, 2006

PACER
14

ORDER For Form 35 Report and Scheduling Information. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 4/21/06. (JAB) (Entered: 04/21/2006)

April 21, 2006

April 21, 2006

PACER
16

MEMORANDUM LETTER re: instructions for future filingsSigned by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on April 21, 2006. (DLC) (Entered: 04/24/2006)

April 21, 2006

April 21, 2006

PACER
17

PRO HAC VICE fee paid by Catherine Y. Kim and Robin L. Dahlberg (SLL, ) (Entered: 04/24/2006)

April 24, 2006

April 24, 2006

PACER
18

MOTION for Class Certification by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(JAB) (Entered: 04/28/2006)

April 28, 2006

April 28, 2006

PACER
19

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support of 18 MOTION for Class Certification filed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (JAB) (Entered: 04/28/2006)

April 28, 2006

April 28, 2006

PACER
20

NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine Yonsoo Kim on behalf of Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray (DLC) (Entered: 05/05/2006)

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006

PACER
21

NOTICE of Appearance by Robin Lee Dahlberg on behalf of Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray (DLC) (Entered: 05/05/2006)

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006

PACER
22

AMENDED ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 05/10/2006)

May 10, 2006

May 10, 2006

PACER
23

CORRECTED COMPLAINT, filed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(SRN, ) (Entered: 05/12/2006)

May 12, 2006

May 12, 2006

Clearinghouse
24

NOTICE of Appearance by Sara Frankenstein on behalf of Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson (Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 05/22/2006)

May 22, 2006

May 22, 2006

PACER
25

RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION for Leave to for Class Certification filed by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 05/22/2006)

May 22, 2006

May 22, 2006

PACER
26

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 06/01/2006)

June 1, 2006

June 1, 2006

PACER
27

MOTION to Amend/Correct 22 Amended Answer to Complaint by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Attachments: # 1 Second Amended Answer)(Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 06/01/2006)

June 1, 2006

June 1, 2006

PACER
28

ORDER granting 27 Motion to Amend Answer. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on June 2, 2006. (DLC) (Entered: 06/02/2006)

June 2, 2006

June 2, 2006

PACER
29

RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 2/16/2007. Motions due by 3/19/2007. Pretrial Conference and Motions Hearing set for 6/1/2007 at 1:00 PM in PR Courtroom 1 before Charles B. Kornmann. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on June 2, 2006. (DLC) (Entered: 06/02/2006)

June 2, 2006

June 2, 2006

PACER
31

Second Amended ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson.(Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 06/08/2006)

June 8, 2006

June 8, 2006

PACER
32

MEMORANDUM LETTER re: class action Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 7/26/06. (SRN, ) (Entered: 07/27/2006)

July 26, 2006

July 26, 2006

PACER
33

ORDER AND OPINION GRANTING CLASS CERTIFICATION 18 . Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on October 19, 2006. (DLC) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

Clearinghouse
35

First MOTION to Compel Discovery and Extend Discovery Deadlines by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

Nov. 16, 2006

Nov. 16, 2006

PACER
36

MOTION to Extend by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

Nov. 16, 2006

Nov. 16, 2006

PACER
37

MEMORANDUM in Support re 36 MOTION to Extend filed by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

Nov. 16, 2006

Nov. 16, 2006

PACER
38

MEMORANDUM in Support re 35 First MOTION to Compel Discovery and Extend Discovery Deadlines filed by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - May 31, 2006, correspondence# 2 Exhibit B - Defendants' discovery responses)(Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

Nov. 16, 2006

Nov. 16, 2006

PACER
39

PROPOSED ORDER by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson re 35 First MOTION to Compel Discovery and Extend Discovery Deadlines. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

Nov. 16, 2006

Nov. 16, 2006

PACER
40

ORDER Granting 35 Motion to Compel and Granting 36 Motion to Extend Filing Deadlines. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 11/21/06. (SRN, ) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

Nov. 21, 2006

Nov. 21, 2006

PACER
42

AMENDED RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 9/17/2007. Motions due by 10/17/2007. Pretrial Conference set for 1/11/2008 at 01:30 PM in Aberdeen Courtroom before Charles B. Kornmann. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 11/27/06. (SRN, ) (Entered: 11/27/2006)

Nov. 27, 2006

Nov. 27, 2006

PACER
44

Second MOTION to Amend/Correct Answer by Winner School District 59-2. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Third Amended Answer)(Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

PACER
45

MEMORANDUM in Support re 44 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct Answer filed by Winner School District 59-2. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Copy of Webb v. Pennington County et al)(Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

PACER
46

RESPONSE to Motion re 44 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct Answer filed by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (JAB) (Entered: 01/04/2007)

Jan. 4, 2007

Jan. 4, 2007

PACER
47

ORDER granting 44 Motion to Amend Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 1/5/07. (JAB) (Entered: 01/05/2007)

Jan. 5, 2007

Jan. 5, 2007

PACER
49

Third Amended ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson.(Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 01/08/2007)

Jan. 8, 2007

Jan. 8, 2007

PACER
50

JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY OF DISCOVERY by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (DJP) (Entered: 04/11/2007)

April 11, 2007

April 11, 2007

PACER

Settlement Conference held on Tuesday, 5/22/2007 before Judge John E. Simko. Mediation to continue on Wednesday, 5/23/2007. (CG)

May 22, 2007

May 22, 2007

PACER

Settlement Conference held on 5/23/2007 before Judge John E. Simko (to be continued on 5/24/2007). (CG)

May 23, 2007

May 23, 2007

PACER

Settlement Conference concluded on 5/24/2007 before Judge John E. Simko. (Court Reporter FTR Ct #2) (CG)

May 24, 2007

May 24, 2007

PACER
51

Sealed Document (Settlement Agreement reached during mediation held May 22-24). (DJP) (Entered: 05/30/2007)

May 30, 2007

May 30, 2007

PACER
52

MOTION Order Directing Notice to the Class of the Proposed Consent Decree and Scheduling a Fairness Hearing by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Consent Decree# 2 Exhibit B: Notice of Proposed Settlement of School - Discrimination Lawsuit# 3 Proposed Order)(MWT) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

July 12, 2007

July 12, 2007

PACER
53

ORDER fairness hearing re for October 17, 2007 at 9:00 am in Pierre Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 10/4/07. (JAB) (Entered: 10/05/2007)

Oct. 4, 2007

Oct. 4, 2007

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: fairness hearing set for 10/17/2007 at 09:00 AM in PR Courtroom 1 before Charles B. Kornmann. (JAB)

Oct. 4, 2007

Oct. 4, 2007

PACER
54

ORDER VACATING ORDER FOR FAIRNESS HEARING re vacating 53 Order Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 10/5/07. (JAB) (Entered: 10/05/2007)

Oct. 5, 2007

Oct. 5, 2007

PACER
55

ORDER DIRECTING NOTICE TO THE CLASS OF THE PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE AND SCHEDULING A FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING Hearings Set Fairness Hearing set for 12/10/2007 at 02:00 PM in PR Courtroom 1 before Charles B. Kornmann. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 10/5/07. (JAB) (Entered: 10/05/2007)

Oct. 5, 2007

Oct. 5, 2007

PACER
56

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT by Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray (DLC) (Entered: 10/16/2007)

Oct. 16, 2007

Oct. 16, 2007

Clearinghouse
57

AFFIDAVIT of Marilyn Herman. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

PACER
58

AFFIDAVIT of Diz Herman. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

PACER
59

AFFIDAVIT of Bill J. Kaiser. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

PACER
60

AFFIDAVIT of Sonya Hespe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of students, parents and guardians)(Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

PACER
61

AFFIDAVIT of Cathy Ducheneaux. (Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

PACER
62

AFFIDAVIT of Cathy Ducheneaux. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of students, parents and guardians)(Knudsen, Donald) (Entered: 12/06/2007)

Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

PACER
63

Fairness Hearing held on 12/10/2007 before Judge Charles B. Kornmann (Court Reporter Cheryl Hook) (SRN) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

Dec. 10, 2007

Dec. 10, 2007

PACER
64

CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 12/10/07. (SRN) (Entered: 12/10/2007)

Dec. 10, 2007

Dec. 10, 2007

Clearinghouse
65

TRANSCRIPT of Fairness Hearing Proceedings: re 63 held on December 10, 2007 (JAB) (Entered: 12/14/2007)

Dec. 14, 2007

Dec. 14, 2007

PACER
66

STATUS REPORT by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Attachments: # 1 Progress Report #1, # 2 Exhibit A - Draft Disciplinary Matrix dated April 14, 2008, # 3 Exhibit B - Paraprofessional Contract with DeAnne Felix, # 4 Exhibit C - List of Olweus Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee members, # 5 Exhibit D - Paraprofessional Contract with Ralph Wendell, # 6 Exhibit E - Materials and notes from first co-construction team)(Frankenstein, Sara) (Entered: 06/02/2008)

June 2, 2008

June 2, 2008

Clearinghouse
67

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Kay Trucano on behalf of Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson (Trucano, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/03/2008)

June 3, 2008

June 3, 2008

PACER
68

STATUS REPORT by Winner School District 59-2, Mary Fisher, Brian Naasz, Mike Hanson. (Attachments: # 1 Progress Report #1 for Year 2, 2008-09, # 2 Exhibit A - Disciplinary Matrix revised August 12, 2008, # 3 Exhibit B - Infinite Campus Flags, # 4 Exhibit C - Ombudsperson Job Description, # 5 Exhibit D - Ombudsperson Job Description(2), # 6 Exhibit E - Teacher's Contract, # 7 Exhibit F - Parental Involvement, # 8 Exhibit G - Accountability Plan)(Trucano, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/10/2008)

Sept. 10, 2008

Sept. 10, 2008

Clearinghouse
69

MOTION for Attorney Courtney A. Bowie to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0869-1730054) by Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray, Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Pevar, Stephen) (Entered: 12/19/2013)

Dec. 19, 2013

Dec. 19, 2013

PACER
70

ORDER TO ADMIT PRO HAC VICE granting 69 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Courtney A. Bowie for Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray, Mindi Felix, Jesse Milk, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, and Taylor White Buffalo. Signed by Charles B. Kornmann on 12/20/2013. (SAT) (Entered: 12/20/2013)

Dec. 20, 2013

Dec. 20, 2013

PACER
71

Joint MOTION for Order to Direct Notice to Class of Proposed Amended Consent Decree and Schedule Fairness Hearing re 64 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray, Mindi Felix, Mary Fisher, Mike Hanson, Jesse Milk, Brian Naasz, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Winner School District 59-2. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -Proposed Notice to Class of Amended Consent Decree, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Amended Consent Decree)(Pevar, Stephen) (Entered: 01/08/2014)

Jan. 8, 2014

Jan. 8, 2014

PACER
72

ORDER DIRECTING NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF CLASS OF A PROPOSED AMENDED CONSENT DECREE AND SCHEDULING A FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING granting 71 Motion for Order. Signed by Charles B. Kornmann on January 9, 2014. (DLC) (Entered: 01/09/2014)

Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 9, 2014

PACER

Set Hearing: Status Conference set for 5/12/2014 at 11:30 AM in the federal courtroom of the United States Courthouse in Aberdeen, South Dakota, before Charles B. Kornmann. (DLC)

Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 9, 2014

PACER
73

DECLARATION of Courtney A. Bowie of Service of Notice on Members of Plaintiff Class. (Pevar, Stephen) (Entered: 01/22/2014)

Jan. 22, 2014

Jan. 22, 2014

PACER
74

Letter to the Court regarding notice to Plaintiff Class and request for telephonic fairness hearing. (Pevar, Stephen) (Entered: 03/17/2014)

March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

PACER
75

ORDER FOR TELEPHONIC FAIRNESS HEARING set for 4/10/2014 at 03:00 PM before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann. Signed by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 04/01/2014. (SAT) (Entered: 04/01/2014)

April 1, 2014

April 1, 2014

PACER
76

Fairness Hearing held on 4/10/2014. before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann (Court Reporter Leslie Hicks) (DLC) (Main Document 76 replaced on 4/10/2014) (DLC). (Entered: 04/10/2014)

April 10, 2014

April 10, 2014

PACER
77

Joint MOTION to Substitute Party and Amend Case Caption by Sam Antoine, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray, Mindi Felix, Mary Fisher, Mike Hanson, Jesse Milk, Brian Naasz, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Winner School District 59-2. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pevar, Stephen) (Entered: 04/18/2014)

April 18, 2014

April 18, 2014

PACER
78

ORDER ON JOINT MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE PARTIES AND AMEND CASE CAPTION granting 77 Motion to Substitute Party. Yvette Iron Heart added. Signed by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on April 28, 2014. (DLC) (Entered: 04/28/2014)

April 28, 2014

April 28, 2014

PACER
79

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW. Signed by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 4/29/14. (SKK) (Entered: 04/29/2014)

April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014

Clearinghouse
80

JOINT MOTION for Order Entering Amended Decree by Sam Antoine, Bruce Carrier, Richard Chasing Hawk, Charles Dubray, Mindi Felix, Yvette Iron Heart, Jesse Milk, Brian Naasz, Deidrick Old Lodge, Jennifer Peneaux, Johnathon Scruggs, Josephine Traversie, Taylor White Buffalo, Winner School District 59-2, Gerald Witte. Motion to Enter Consent Decree with Proper Heading. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Consent Decree)(Pevar, Stephen) Modified on 11/3/2014 to change into a motion (SLT). (Entered: 11/03/2014)

Nov. 3, 2014

Nov. 3, 2014

PACER
81

(TERMINATED per 83 order) AMENDED CONSENT DECREE granting 80 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 11/4/14. (SKK) Modified on 6/6/2017 (SAC). (Entered: 11/04/2014)

Nov. 4, 2014

Nov. 4, 2014

Clearinghouse
82

MOTION Joint Motion of Parties To Terminate Consent Decree by Winner School District 59-2. (White, Jana) (Entered: 05/31/2017)

May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

PACER
83

ORDER granting 82 Joint Motion to terminate the 81 consent decree. Signed by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on 06/06/2017. (SAC) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: South Dakota

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 27, 2006

Closing Date: June 6, 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Native American students who were or would be enrolled in Winner School District's middle and high schools

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Winner School District (Tripp), School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

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

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $100,000

Order Duration: 2007 - 2017

Content of Injunction:

Hire

Discrimination Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Reporting

Monitor/Master

Recordkeeping

Goals (e.g., for hiring, admissions)

Training

Issues

General:

Language access/needs

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

American Indian/Alaskan Native