Case: A.M. v. Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees

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COMPLAINT against Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, and Bobby Walden ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 34643010208), filed by A.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(ND) (Entered: 06/08/2011)

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Summons Issued as to Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, and Bobby Walden. (ND) (Entered: 06/08/2011)

First MOTION to Certify Class by A.M. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Juneja Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Murry Declaration)(Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/08/2011)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 First MOTION to Certify Class filed by A.M. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/08/2011)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by A.M. re 3 First MOTION to Certify Class, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Certify Class (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/08/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Bobby Walden served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Franklin McKee served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Glenn Davis served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Stacey Greenwood served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by A.M. Marie Harris served on 6/9/2011, answer due 6/30/2011. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 First MOTION to Certify Class filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of Bishop Knox, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Stacey Greenwood, # 3 Exhibit Student Restraint Policy)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden.(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Vanessa Judith Carroll on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 06/30/2011)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, to Certify Class filed by A.M. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Leah Rupp, Back to School, Clarion Ledger, August 6, 2006, # 2 Exhibit American Civil Liberties Union, Missing the Mark: Alternative Schools in the State of Mississippi (2009))(Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

MOTION to Seal Document 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of Stacey Greenwood)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 07/13/2011)

Rebuttal re 17 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

ORDER granting 18 Motion to Seal Document. Exhibit B (ECF No. 13-2) will be SEALED. Defendants directed to provide the Clerk with a redacted version, as set out herein. Signed by District Judge Tom S. Lee on 7/18/11 (LWE) (Entered: 07/18/2011)

ATTACHMENT - Redacted Exhibit Affidavit of Stacey Greenwood in re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion and 20 Order on Motion to Seal Document, filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden. (ND) (Entered: 07/19/2011)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by A.M. (Juneja, Poonam) (Entered: 07/22/2011)

TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 22 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Poonam Juneja terminated. No further written order will issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on July 25, 2011 (KPM)

**DISREGARD THIS ENTRY**Rule 16(a) Initial Order: Telephonic Case Management Conference set for 9/26/2011 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for initiating the conference call and shall contact Judge Parker's chambers (601.544.9100) when all parties are connected. Confidential settlement memoranda are due on or before 9/20/11. (KPM) Modified on 8/22/2011 (KPM). (Entered: 08/22/2011)

Rule 16(a) Initial Order: Telephonic Case Management Conference set for 9/26/2011 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for initiating the conference call and shall contact Judge Parker's chambers (601.544.9100) when all parties are connected. Confidential settlement memoranda are due on or before 9/20/11. (KPM) (Entered: 08/22/2011)

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to #24: This document replaces 23 which contained an error. Document 23 should be disregarded. (KPM)

ORDER entered staying ruling on 3 Motion to Certify Class so that discovery can be conducted, as set out herein. Signed by District Judge Tom S. Lee on 9/15/11 (LWE) (Entered: 09/15/2011)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker: Telephonic Case Management Conference held on 9/26/2011. A scheduling order will be entered. PARTICIPANTS: Jody Owens, Vanessa Carroll and Jed Oppenheim for plaintiff; JoAnne Shepherd for defendants. (KPM)

INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on September 26, 2011 (KPM) (Entered: 09/26/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosure by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 09/29/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Interrogatories by A.M. (Owens, Jody) (Entered: 10/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Request for Production by A.M. (Owens, Jody) (Entered: 10/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of First Set of Interrogatories by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

NOTICE of Service of First Set of Request for Production by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

NOTICE of Service of First Set of Request for Admissions by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Franklin McKee by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Marie Harris by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Stacey Greenwood by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of A.M. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of N.R. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of R.S. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of A.M. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of N.R. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of R.S. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/01/2011)

NOTICE of Service of First Amended Pre-Discovery Disclosure by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/02/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Stacey Greenwood by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/02/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Franklin McKee by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/02/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of Marie Harris by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/02/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Interrogatories by Stacey Greenwood (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Interrogatories by Marie Harris (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Interrogatories by Franklin McKee (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Interrogatories by Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Request for Production by Franklin McKee (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Request for Production by Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Request for Production by Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Interrogatories by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Interrogatories by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Request for Production by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Request for Production by Stacey Greenwood (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 51 . Actual discovery requests/responses to discovery requests are not to be filed with the Court [L.U.Civ.R. 5.(d)(3)]. Only a notice of service should be filed with the Court [Official Form No. 2 (b)]. (ND)

NOTICE of Service of Response to Request for Production by Marie Harris (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/08/2011)

TEXT ONLY ORDER granting plaintiffs' ore tenus motion for protective order. Plaintiffs' depostions will take place at the offices of their attorneys. Likewise, if and when defendants' depositions are noticed, those depostions will take place at the offices of the defendants' attorneys unless otherwise agreed. No further written order will issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on November 11, 2011. (Parker, Michael)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker: Telephonic Discovery Hearing held on 11/11/2011. The court heard arguments regarding the location for depositions. A text order was entered. PARTICIPANTS: Jody Owens for plaintiff; JoAnne Shepherd for defendants. (KPM)

NOTICE of Service of Plaintiff's Response to Interrogatories by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/14/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Plaintiff's Response to Request for Admissions by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/14/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Plaintiff's Response to Request for Production by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/14/2011)

Subpoena Returned Executed as to N.R.. (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Interrogatories by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Request for Production by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Jayne Sargent, Interim Superintendent Supplemental Response to Interrogatories by Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Request for Production by Franklin McKee (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Request for Production by Stacey Greenwood (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Interrogatories by Marie Harris (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Request for Production by Marie Harris (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

NOTICE to Take Deposition of N.R. by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker: Telephonic Discovery Hearing held on 11/18/2011. The court heard arguments regarding the dispute relating to the deposition of a non-party minor. An order will be entered. PARTICIPANTS: Vanessa Carroll for plaintiff; JoAnne Shepherd for defendants. (KPM) Modified on 11/18/2011 (KPM).

TEXT ONLY ORDER re 69 Second Re-Notice to Take Deposition of N.R., a minor. The Court held a telephone conference with counsel for the parties. Counsel for Plaintiff also represents the non-party minor deponent. The Court finds that Defendants provided adequate notice of the deposition, and that the minor's mother was given an opportunity to attend but was unavailable. The Court finds that the deposition of N.R., a minor, should go forward as re-noticed. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on November 18, 2011.(Cochran, Ronald)

DOCKET ANNOTATION as to Minute Entry of 11/18/11: entry modified to reflect appropriate subject of call. (KPM)

NOTICE of Service of Second Supplemental Pre-Discovery Disclosure by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Response to Request for Production by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

JOINT ORE TENUS MOTION for Protective Order. (Cochran, Ronald)

AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER granting Joint Ore Tenus Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on November 23, 2011. (Cochran, Ronald) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

MOTION to Compel Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents for Class Certification Discovery by A.M. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pls. Req. for Prod. to Def. Harris, # 2 Exhibit Pls. Req. for Prod. to Def. McKee, # 3 Exhibit Pls. Req. for Prod. to Def. Greenwood, # 4 Exhibit Def. Harris Resp. to Req. for Prod., # 5 Exhibit Def. McKee Resp. to Req. for Prod., # 6 Exhibit Def. Greenwood Resp. to Req. for Prod., # 7 Exhibit Def. Harris Resp. to Interrog., # 8 Exhibit Def. Greenwood Resp. to Interrog., # 9 Exhibit Def. McKee Resp. to Interrog., # 10 Exhibit Harris Dep., # 11 Exhibit Greenwood Dep., # 12 Exhibit McKee Dep., # 13 Exhibit Def. McKee Suppl. Resp. to Interrog., # 14 Exhibit Def. Greenwood Suppl. Resp. to Interrog., # 15 Exhibit Letter from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 11/14/2011, # 16 Exhibit Emails from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 11/25/2011, # 17 Exhibit Email from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 11/29/2011, # 18 Exhibit Letter from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 11/29/2011, # 19 Exhibit Letter from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 11/30/2011, # 20 Exhibit Letter from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 11/30/2011, # 21 Exhibit Letter from V. Carroll to J. Shepherd 12/07/2011, # 22 Exhibit Letter from J. Shepherd to V. Carroll 12/07/2011, # 23 Exhibit Decl. of V. Carroll)(Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 12/23/2011)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 73 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents for Class Certification Discovery filed by A.M. (Carroll, Vanessa) (Entered: 12/23/2011)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 73 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents for Class Certification Discovery, 74 Memorandum in Support of Motion by A.M., Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 12/24/2011)

TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 75 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 73 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents for Class Certification Discovery. Defendants' Response due by 1/10/2012. No further written order will issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on December 27, 2011 (KPM)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 73 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents for Class Certification Discovery filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Good Faith Certificate)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

MOTION for Protective Order by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Good Faith Certificate)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 77 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 78 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff's November 14, 2011 Letter, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff's November 29, 2011 Letter, # 3 Exhibit Plaintiff's November 30, 2011 Letter, # 4 Exhibit Plaintiff's December 7, 2011 Letter)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

MOTION for Protective Order by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff's November 14, 2011 Letter, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff's November 29, 2011 Letter, # 3 Exhibit Plaintiff's November 30, 2011 Letter, # 4 Exhibit Plaintiff's December 7, 2011 Letter)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 76 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Glenn Davis, Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr, Stacey Greenwood, Marie Harris, Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, Franklin McKee, Bobby Walden (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pls. Nov. 14, 2011 Letter, # 2 Exhibit Pls. Nov. 29, 2011 Letter, # 3 Exhibit Pls. Nov. 30, 2011 Letter, # 4 Exhibit Pls. Dec. 7, 2011 Letter)(Shepherd, JoAnne) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

Set Hearings: At the request of the parties and having confirmed their availability, a TELEPHONIC Status Conference is set for 1/20/2012 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for initiating the conference call and shall contact Judge Parker's chambers (601.544.9100) when all parties are connected or provide a call-in number to all parties, including the court. (KPM)

Reset Hearings: Having confirmed the availability of counsel, the TELEPHONIC Status Conference is reset for 1/26/2012 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for initiating the conference call and shall contact Judge Parker's chambers (601.544.9100) when all parties are connected or provide a call-in number to all parties, including the court. (KPM)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker: Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/26/2012. An appropriate order will be entered. PARTICIPANTS: Corrie Cockrell, Jody Owens and Vanessa Carroll for plaintiff; JoAnn Shepherd and Kashonda Day for defendants. (KPM)

ORDER denying as moot Plaintiff's 73 Motion to Compel; denying as moot Defendants' 77 Motion for Protective Order; denying as moot Defendants' 80 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on January 26, 2012. (Cochran, Ronald) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

Set Hearings: Settlement Conference set for 2/28/2012 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6B, United States Courthouse, 501 E. Court Street, Jackson, MS before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker. Local counsel, lead trial counsel and all clients with full and final settlement authority MUST be present. Each party must submit a settlement memoranda, not to exceed three (3) pages, which shall include the partys settlement position, all prior mediation attempts and the final settlement position of the parties to the undersigned on or before 2/21/12. (KPM)

TEXT ONLY ORDER: The parties are hereby directed to contact the court for an evidentiary hearing before the district judge assigned to this case, if such a hearing is necessary, within two (2) weeks of the completion of the mediation/settlement conference set before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on 2/28/12. Issued by Judge Tom S. Lee on 1/30/012. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE FROM THIS COURT. Signed by District Judge Tom S. Lee on 1/30/12 (LWE)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker: Settlement Conference held on 2/28/2012. The parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the case. Pending preparation of the final document and approval by the School Board, the parties will submit to the court by no later than 3/15/12 a joint motion for settlement approval and class certification. PARTICIPANTS: Jody Owens and Vanessa Carroll for plaintiffs; JoAnne Shepherd and Kashonda Day for defendants. (KPM)

Set/Reset Hearings: Pursuant to the parties' request, a Settlement Conference is set for 3/30/2012 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6B, United States Courthouse, 501 E. Court Street, Jackson, MS, before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker. Local counsel, lead trial counsel and all clients with full and final settlement authority MUST be present. Each party must submit a settlement memoranda, not to exceed three (3) pages, which sets forth the respective positions of the parties regarding the remaining unresolved issue to the undersigned on or before March 26, 2012.(KM)