Rhode Island Department of Education

The Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University

COMPLAINT filed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-14055435. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Pribyl, Olga) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

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CIVIL Cover Sheet (Pribyl, Olga) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Olga Frances Pribyl (Pribyl, Olga) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Margaret Mcauslan Wakelin (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Margo L. Weinstein (Weinstein, Margo) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Donna M. Welch (Welch, Donna) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Alec Jason Solotorovsky (Solotorovsky, Alec) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Jennifer Molly Pinsof (Pinsof, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Barry Charlton Taylor (Taylor, Barry) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

NOTICE by Margo L. Weinstein of Change of Address (Weinstein, Margo) (Entered: 01/29/2018)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. (meg, )

NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP). The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes the MIDP Standing Order. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. In cases subject to the pilot, all parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the Standing Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the Standing Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties and the Standing Order) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (cc, ) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Janice Jackson waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Sara L. Ellis for all further proceedings. Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 3/2/2018.(cc, ) (Entered: 03/02/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith by Thomas A. Ioppolo (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 03/07/2018)

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Illinois State Board Of Education waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 03/13/2018)

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Hector P., J. M., E. V., Christy C., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., S. C., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B.. Tony Smith waiver sent on 1/29/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 03/13/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: This case having been reassigned to Judge Sara L. Ellis, sets a status hearing for 4/5/2018 at 1:30 PM with reassigned case status report due by 3/29/2018. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson by Michael A. Warner, Jr (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson by Nicole Beth Bazer (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson by Jennifer Ann Smith (Smith, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time (Unopposed) to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of extension of time 22 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/28/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time (Unopposed) to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/22/2018)

Amended NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/5/2018 at 01:45 PM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 03/22/2018)

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Wakelin, Margaret) (Entered: 03/28/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 24 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is due by 4/30/18. The Court strikes the status hearing set for 4/5/18 and resets it to 5/3/18 at 1:30 PM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 04/04/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint, 1 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, 28 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 5/1/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 28 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is due by 6/14/18. The Court strikes the status hearing set for 5/3/18 and resets it to 6/20/18 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 04/30/2018)

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Maria Valdez for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. (rj, )Mailed notice. (Entered: 05/02/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: This case has been referred to Judge Valdez to conduct a settlement conference. The parties are ordered to appear for status on 5/8/18 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041 to set a settlement conference date. The parties are further directed to consult with their respective clients before the status date to determine the dates of unavailability for a settlement conference that may be set within the next three to four months. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 5/8/18. This case is set to 7/24/18 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1041 for settlement conference. The parties were offered earlier dates. All parties are required to attend the settlement conference. Judge Valdez requires full compliance with the Court's Standing Order on Settlement Conference found on Judge Valdez's website available at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, or the parties can contact courtroom deputy, Lisa Provine, at (312)408-5135 for a copy. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Court's Standing Order may result in the unilateral cancellation of the settlement conference by the Court. Absent leave from the Court, cancellation will result if the Plaintiff fails to submit to chambers copies of the settlement letters 21 days prior to the settlement conference. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Illinois State Board Of Education, Janice Jackson, Tony Smith for extension of time to file answer Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 05/31/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Warner, Jr for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, 34 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 6/6/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Warner, Michael) (Entered: 05/31/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. by Luke Christian Ruse (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney Jennifer M. Pinsof by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 06/05/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 34 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is due by 8/28/18. The Court strikes the status date set for 6/20/18 and resets it to 8/7/18 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Solotorovsky, Alec) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

MOTION by Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. TO EXCUSE ATTENDANCE OF TWENTY PROPOSED CLASS REPRESENTATIVES AT SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (UNOPPOSED) (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Luke Christian Ruse for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief, 40 before Honorable Maria Valdez on 7/11/2018 at 10:15 AM. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Excuse Attendance of Twenty Proposed Class Representatives at Settlement Conference 40 is granted. Motion hearing set for 7/11/18 is stricken. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/09/2018)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith by Sarah Hughes Newman (Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

WITHDRAWING Margaret Wakelin as counsel for Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Wakelin, Margaret) Modified on 7/18/2018 (smm). (Entered: 07/18/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Settlement conference held. Status hearing set before Judge Valdez on 8/7/12 at 10:00 AM, after status hearing with Judge Ellis, so the parties may report to Judge Valdez on the status of discussions and whether a further conference should be scheduled. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/25/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: On the Court's own motion, docket entry 45 is amended as follows: Settlement conference held. Status hearing set before Judge Valdez on 8/7/18 at 10:00 AM, after status hearing with Judge Ellis, so the parties may report to Judge Valdez on the status of discussions and whether a further conference should be scheduled. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/25/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 8/7/18 and continued to 8/28/18 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 08/07/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held and continued to 9/6/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Counsel advised the Court that they are unable to reach a settlement at his time but are still open to negotiations. At the next status hearing, counsel to be prepared to report on settlement, and if the parties are still unable to reach a settlement, counsel to propose discovery and responsive pleading dates. Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 08/07/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing reset to 9/6/2018 at 1:30 p.m. TIME CHANGE ONLY Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 08/10/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 8/28/18. For the reasons stated on the record, status hearing is continued to 9/20/18 at 10:00 a.m. Parties are encouraged to continue settlement discussions. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 08/28/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held and continued to 2/13/2019 at 9:30 a.m. to set close of fact discovery and class motion schedule. Counsel advised the Court that the parties are unable to reach a resolution at this time. Defendants to file their answer by 10/9/2018. MIDPs are due by 11/9/2018; written discovery to issue after 11/23/2018. Mailed notice (mw, ) (Entered: 09/06/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Based on the parties' representation to the District Court that a resolution cannot be reached at this time, the status hearing set for 9/20/18 is stricken. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/07/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson to dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

MEMORANDUM in Support of Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Nicole Beth Bazer for presentment of motion to dismiss 53 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/17/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time to file answer (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Nicole Beth Bazer for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 56 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/17/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith for extension of time to file answer (unopposed) (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Thomas A. Ioppolo for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 58 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/17/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

RESPONSE by J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson for extension of time to file answer 56 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of L. Ruse, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 10/16/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Motion hearing held on 10/17/2018. Defendants' motion to defer filing an answer to Plaintiff's complaint by October 25, 2018 56 is granted. Motion for extension of time (unopposed) to file responsive pleading to complaint by October 19, 2018 58 is granted. Briefing schedule on motion to dismiss 53 : Responses due by 11/16/2018. Replies due by 11/30/2018. Status hearing set for February 13, 2019 at 9:30 AM for ruling on motion to dismiss. MIled notice (rj, ) (Entered: 10/18/2018)

ANSWER to Complaint by Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith(Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 10/19/2018)

Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson(Warner, Michael) (Entered: 10/25/2018)

REMOVED per court order 75 dated 11/20/2018. (Bazer, Nicole) (Main Document 64 replaced on 11/21/2018) (kp, ). Modified on 11/21/2018 (kp, ). (Entered: 11/09/2018)

NOTICE by Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith of service of MIDP disclosure (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP), filed by Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Christy C., Rosalba C., S. C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V.. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson to Remove Docket Entry 64 Agreed Motion to Remove Docket Entry 64 (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Nicole Beth Bazer for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 67 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 11/20/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP), filed by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson. (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-15177310. (Morgan, Rachael) (Entered: 11/14/2018)

STIPULATION (Joint) to Dismiss Two Named Plaintiffs and Defendants' Consent to Plaintiffs Filing First Amended Class Action Complaint (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

FIRST AMENDED complaint by Hector P., J. M., E. V., H. P., Rosalba C., Carlos V., Miriam B., G. G., M. P., Aixia H., Asencion G., Mireya L., Izabela P., O. L., R. L., Victoria G., Xi Long L., J. B. against All Defendants and terminating Christy C. and S. C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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RESPONSE by J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson to dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint 53 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of L. Ruse, # 2 Exhibit A)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

ORDER: Motion by Rachael Morgan for leave to proceed pro hac vice 70 is granted. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 11/19/2018. Mailed notice (nsf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion to remove docket entry 67 is granted. The Clerk is directed to remove docket entry 64 from the docket in this case. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 11/20/2018)

REPLY by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson Defendants' Reply in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

Defendants' ANSWER to amended complaint by Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Janice Jackson(Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

MOTION by Plaintiffs J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. for protective order (Stipulated and Agreed) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Agreed Confidentiality Order, # 2 Exhibit B- Redline to NDIL Model Order)(Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by Luke Christian Ruse for presentment of motion for protective order, 78 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/18/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 12/12/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Joint motion for entry of agreed protective order 78 is granted. Parties should submit redlined and clean copies of the proposed order to the Court proposed order email. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

MOTION by Defendants Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith for leave to file Answer to First Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, State Defendants' Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint)(Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

NOTICE of Motion by Sarah Hughes Newman for presentment of motion for leave to file, 81 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/6/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

Notice of Non-Objection by J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. State Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint [ECF No. 81] (Ruse, Luke) (Entered: 02/04/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: State Defendants' motion for leave to file their answer to Plaintiff's first amended complaint 81 is granted. Movant to file the answer, forthwith. The Court strikes status hearing set for 2/13/2019 and resets it to 2/20/2019 at 9:30 AM. No appearance required on 2/6/2019. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY Order. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/6/2019. Mailed notice (nsf, ) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

ANSWER to amended complaint by Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith(Newman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court strikes ruling date set for 2/20/2019 and resets it to 3/28/2019 at 1:30 PM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 02/08/2019)

CERTIFICATE of Service Notice of Service of Defendant Board of Education of the City of Chicago's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiffs by Nicole Beth Bazer on behalf of Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago (Bazer, Nicole) (Entered: 03/19/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court strikes ruling date set for 3/28/2019 and resets it to 5/14/2019 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 03/21/2019)

MOTION by Defendants Board Of Education Of The City Of Chicago, Illinois State Board Of Education, Tony Smith for extension of time to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents (Joint) (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

NOTICE of Motion by Thomas A. Ioppolo for presentment of extension of time 90 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/9/2019 at 09:45 AM. (Ioppolo, Thomas) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Defendants' motion for extension of time to respond to Plaintiffs' document requests 90 is granted. Defendants should provide responsive documents on a rolling basis as they become available for production and should complete all production of responsive documents no later than 6/3/19. Defendants should further be prepared to discuss the progress of production at the next status hearing set for 5/14/19. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 04/05/2019)

Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney by J. B., Miriam B., Rosalba C., Asencion G., G. G., Victoria G., Aixia H., Mireya L., O. L., R. L., Xi Long L., J. M., H. P., Hector P., Izabela P., M. P., Carlos V., E. V. (Morgan, Rachael) (Entered: 04/17/2019)

OPINION AND ORDER. The Court grants in part and denies in part the CPS Defendants' motion to dismiss 53 . The Court dismisses H.P., Victoria G., and Hector P.'s claims against the CPS Defendants. Status hearing set for 5/14/2019 to stand. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 5/13/2019: Mailed notice(rj, ) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held on 5/14/2019. Fact discovery ordered closed by 11/29/2019. Status hearing set for 9/10/2019 at 9:30 AM to report on discovery and settlement. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

NOTICE OF EMAIL NOTIFICATION FAILURE, for document # 95 sent to Attorney Rachael Jordan Morgan returned as: Unknown address error. Mailed to attorney Rachael Jordan Morgan a letter re: bounce back email and a Notification of Change of Address form. Notices have been set to No. Counsel must email the Clerk's Office at Docketing_ILND@ilnd.uscourts.gov when a Notification of Change of Address has been filed to ensure electronic notification is reset. (mc, ) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

MAIL RETURNED, for document # 96 sent to Rachael Jordan Morgan returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received. (mc, ) (Entered: 09/06/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Status hearing held on 9/10/2019. Plaintiffs to respond to written discovery by 9/20/2019. Referral reopened for settlement conference. Status hearing set for 12/3/2019 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 09/10/2019)

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Maria Valdez for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. (rj, )Mailed notice. (Entered: 09/10/2019)