Case: Doe v. Boyertown Area School District

5:17-cv-01249 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: March 21, 2017

Closed Date: Sept. 19, 2019

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Case Summary

The case involves a challenge brought by cisgender students against their school’s gender-affirming policies for transgender students.  On March 21, 2017 a cisgender student brought suit in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania against Boyertown Area School District and several school officials in their official capacity. Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, Plaintiff alleged that the School District’s policy of allowing transgender students to use the facilities al…

The case involves a challenge brought by cisgender students against their school’s gender-affirming policies for transgender students. 

On March 21, 2017 a cisgender student brought suit in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania against Boyertown Area School District and several school officials in their official capacity. Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, Plaintiff alleged that the School District’s policy of allowing transgender students to use the facilities aligned with their gender-identity violated Plaintiff’s Fourteenth Amendment right to bodily privacy,  a violation of cisgender students’ privacy, in violation of the 14th Amendment’s right to privacy and the Pennsylvania common law right of privacy. Plaintiff further alleged that the policy violated Title IX, as it allegedly violated privacy and created a “sexually harassing hostile environment.” Plaintiff sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as compensatory damages and fees and costs. The case was assigned to Judge Edward Smith. 

On April 3, 2017 a transgender student and the Pennsylvania Youth Congress moved to intervene as defendants. They were represented by the ACLU. On May 24, 2017 the court granted the motion to intervene in part, allowing the Pennsylvania Youth Congress to intervene. On July 6, 2017 the court denied the transgender student’s motion to intervene. 

On April 18, 2017 plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, adding additional cisgender students as plaintiffs.

On August 25, 2017 the court denied plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. The court found that plaintiffs were not likely to succeed on the merits of their constitutional cause of action because plaintiffs had not identified any court which had recognized a constitutional right to be free from the risk of intimate exposure to the opposite sex, and even if they had, plaintiffs had provided no evidence that their protected privacy interest had been violated. Plaintiffs could not succeed on their Title IX cause of action because the school’s policy treated everyone the same regardless of sex and because plaintiffs had not identified any conduct that was sufficient to constitute Title IX harassment. The court found that plaintiff’s common law cause of action was unlikely to succeed because a reasonable person would not be offended by the presence of a transgender student in the bathroom or locker room with them. The court also found plaintiffs had failed to show irreparable harm, as the school district provides single-user changing facilities which are available to all students and displayed an overall willingness to work with students to ensure they are comfortable.

Plaintiffs appealed the preliminary injunction denial to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. On June 18, 2018 the Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s opinion along the same reasons identified by the lower court. 

On July 26, 2018 the Third Circuit granted a petition for rehearing and vacated their June 18th opinion, but did not grant a petition for rehearing en banc. The same day, the Third Circuit issued a new opinion, which still affirmed the district court’s decision. Like the lower court, the Third Circuit found that “the presence of transgender students in the locker and restrooms is no more offensive to constitutional or Pennsylvania-law privacy interests than the presence of the other students who are not transgender” and that Title IX does not require an institution to provide separate privacy facilities for the sexes, plaintiffs had not presented evidence sufficient to bring a “hostile environment harassment” cause of action. 

On October 10, 2018 plaintiffs filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court. The Court denied their petition on May 28, 2019. 

On September 5, 2019 the district court denied plaintiffs’ motion to stay the case pending resolution of three Supreme Court cases - Bostock v. Clayton County, Altitude Express v. Zarda and R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. EEOC. In denying the motion the court reasoned that it was unclear and unlikely that the Supreme Court’s decision would have any impact on the case. 

On September 19, 2019 the plaintiffs filed a notice of voluntary dismissal, which the court accepted. The case is now closed.

 

Summary Authors

Daria Wick (4/11/2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bloch, Scott J. (Pennsylvania)

FIEDOREK, KELLIE M. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

BROWN, DAVID WILLIAM (Pennsylvania)

CIANCI, PAUL J. (Pennsylvania)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

COOPER, LESLIE (Pennsylvania)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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5:17-cv-01249

Complaint

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

Complaint
8

5:17-cv-01249

Amended Verified Complaint

April 18, 2017

April 18, 2017

Complaint
68

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Memorandum Opinion

Aug. 25, 2017

Aug. 25, 2017

Order/Opinion

276 F.Supp.3d 324

77

5:17-cv-01249

Order

Nov. 7, 2017

Nov. 7, 2017

Order/Opinion
3112959135

17-03113

Opinion of the Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

June 18, 2018

June 18, 2018

Order/Opinion

893 F.3d 179

3112991928

17-03113

Sur Petition for Rehearing Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Order/Opinion

897 F.3d 515

3112992040

17-03113

Opinion of the Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Order/Opinion

897 F.3d 518

89

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Order

Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Order/Opinion

2019 WL 9829785

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4658192/doe-v-boyertown-area-school-district/

Last updated July 8, 2025, 11:10 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Jury Demand

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

PACER

Summons Issued

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

PACER
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COMPLAINT against BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 156706.), filed by JOEL DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(gs) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

Clearinghouse
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PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO PROCEED PSEUDONYMOUSLY FILED BY JOEL DOE.CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(gs) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

PACER
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Plaintiff's Brief in Support of Motion to Proceed Pseudonymously filed by JOEL DOE. Certificate of Service. (gs) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

PACER

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by JOEL DOE. (gs)

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

PACER
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Declaration of Jeremy Samek filed by JOEL DOE. (gs) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

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Summons Issued as to BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. 4 Forwarded To: Counsel on 3/21/17. (gs)

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Gary S. McCaleb, Esq. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-11956359.) filed by JOEL DOE.Certificate of Service.(WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 03/27/2017)

March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF GARY S. MCCALEB, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFF JOEL DOE IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 3/29/17.3/30/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED WITH ECF APPLICATION, MAILED TO UNREPS AND E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 03/30/2017)

March 29, 2017

March 29, 2017

PACER
7

MOTION to Intervene filed by AIDAN DESTEFANO, PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION.Certificate of service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Brief in Support, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Aidan DeStefano, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Jason Goodman, # 5 Exhibit Proposed pleading)(ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 04/03/2017)

April 3, 2017

April 3, 2017

PACER
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY, filed by JOEL DOE, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH, JACK JONES. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(sg, ) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

April 18, 2017

April 18, 2017

Clearinghouse
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Amended MOTION to Proceed Pseudonymously re 8 Amended Complaint filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Brief, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration)(WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

1 Brief

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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3 Declaration

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April 18, 2017

April 18, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by JEREMY L. SAMEK on behalf of JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH with Certificate of Service(SAMEK, JEREMY) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017

PACER
11

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Christiana Holcomb ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12058592.) filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Certificate of service.(WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Kellie Fiedorek ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12058661.) filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Certificate of Service.(WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

PACER
13

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF CHRISTIANA HOLCOMB, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT FOR PLAINTIFFS IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/11/17. 5/11/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREP, MAILED WITH ECF APPLICATION, AND E-MAILED. (ky, ) Modified on 5/11/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 05/11/2017)

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF KELLIE M. FIEDOREK, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT FOR PLAINTIFFS IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/11/17. 5/11/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREP, MAILED WITH ECF APPLICATION, AND E-MAILED. (ky, ) Modified on 5/11/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 05/11/2017)

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by JACK JONES, JOEL DOE, MARY SMITH, MACY ROE. BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT waiver sent on 4/17/2017, answer due 6/16/2017; DR. BRETT COOPER waiver sent on 4/17/2017, answer due 6/16/2017; DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY waiver sent on 4/17/2017, answer due 6/16/2017; DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY waiver sent on 4/17/2017, answer due 6/16/2017. (WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

PACER
16

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

1 Memorandum

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2 Declaration

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

RECAP
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NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID WILLIAM BROWN on behalf of BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY with Certificate of Service(BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL I. LEVIN on behalf of BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY with Certificate of Service(LEVIN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL HOLD A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS SCHEDULING MATTERS ON FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017, AT 3:30 P.M. COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFFS SHALL INITIATE THE CALL BY CONTACTING THE UNDERSIGNEDS CIVIL DEPUTY AT (610) 333-1833 ONCE ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD ARE PRESENT ON THE CALL. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/18/17. 5/18/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO ATTORNEY'S, E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by HARPER SAMUEL SELDIN on behalf of AIDAN DESTEFANO, PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION with Certificate of Service(SELDIN, HARPER) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Leslie Cooper ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12075705.) filed by AIDAN DESTEFANO, PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION.Certificate of service.(ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB FRANCIS KRATT on behalf of JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH with Certificate of Service(KRATT, JACOB) (Entered: 05/18/2017)

May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017

PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Cathy R. Gordon by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12077693.). (KRATT, JACOB) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF LESLIE COOPER, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/19/17. 5/19/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED AND MAILED WITH ECF APPLICATION.(ky, ) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF CATHY R. GORDON, ESQUIRE, TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/19/17. 5/19/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED. Modified on 5/19/2017 (ky, ). (Entered: 05/19/2017)

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by CATHY R. GORDON on behalf of JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH with Certificate of Service(GORDON, CATHY) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by AMANDA LYNN NELSON on behalf of AIDAN DESTEFANO, PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION with Certificate of Service(NELSON, AMANDA) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A Telephone Status Conference was held on 5/19/17. COURT REPORTER: ESR. (ky, ) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . RESPONSES DUE BY 6/9/2017. (ky, )

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings: EVIDENTIARY HEARING SET FOR 7/17/2017 09:30 AM IN COURTROOM BEFORE HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH. (ky, )

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . MOTION HEARING SET FOR 8/11/2017 02:00 PM IN COURTROOM BEFORE HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH. (ky, )

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO INTERVENE (NO. 7) IS GRANTED IN PART; THE PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION SHALL HAVE UNTIL NO LATER THAN 5/26/17 TO FILE A RESPONSE TO THE AMENDED COMPLAINT. THE AMENDED MOTION TO PROCEED PSEUDONYMOUSLY (DOC. NO. 9) IS GRANTED. THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO PROCEED PSEUDONYMOUSLY (DOC. NO. 2) IS DENIED AS MOOT; THE DEFENDANTS AND THE PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION SHALL HAVE UNTIL 6/9/17 TO FILE RESPONSES TO THE MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE UNTIL 7/7/17 TO COMPLETE ALL DISCOVERY RELATED TO THE MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTIION. THE COURT WILL HOLD A TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE WITH COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES ON 7/12/17 AT 3:30 P.M. THE COURT WILL HOLD AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON THE MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON 7/17/17 AT 9:30 A.M. THE COURT WILL HEAR ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON 8/11/17 AT 2:00 P.M. IN EASTON, PA. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/24/17. 5/24/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 05/24/2017)

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

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DISCOVERY DUE BY 7/7/2017. STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 7/12/2017 03:30 PM IN JUDGE CHAMBERS BEFORE HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH. (ky, )

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

PACER
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ANSWER to 8 Amended Complaint by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION.(SELDIN, HARPER) (Entered: 05/26/2017)

May 26, 2017

May 26, 2017

RECAP
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Supplemental Memorandum of Law in Support re 7 MOTION to Intervene filed by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. Declaration, Certificate of Service. (SELDIN, HARPER) Modified on 5/30/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 05/26/2017)

May 26, 2017

May 26, 2017

PACER
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BRIEF in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Intervene of Aidan DeStefano as Defendant filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. Certificate of Service. (WENGER, RANDALL) Modified on 6/5/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 06/02/2017)

June 2, 2017

June 2, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. (SELDIN, HARPER) (Entered: 06/09/2017)

June 9, 2017

June 9, 2017

PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15)(BROWN, DAVID) Modified on 6/12/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 06/09/2017)

June 9, 2017

June 9, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Ria Tobacco Mar ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12132827.) filed by AIDAN DESTEFANO, PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION.Certificate of service.(ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 06/15/2017)

June 15, 2017

June 15, 2017

PACER
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REPLY Brief in Support re 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(WENGER, RANDALL) Modified on 6/19/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 06/16/2017)

1 Exhibit Exhibit 1

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June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF RIA TABACCO MAR, ESQUIRE IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 6/16/17.6/16/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED WITH ECF APPLICATION AND E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

PACER
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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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Memorandum in Support re 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. (BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND PROTECTION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 6/22/17. 6/22/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017

PACER
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Memorandum in Opposition re 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. (WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 06/30/2017)

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

RECAP
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ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO INTERVENE (DOC. NO. 7) IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 7/6/17. 7/6/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 07/06/2017)

July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

PACER
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REPLY Brief in Support re 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. (BROWN, DAVID) Modified on 7/10/2017 (fb). (Entered: 07/07/2017)

July 7, 2017

July 7, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A Telephone Conference was held on 7/12/17. (ky, ) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

PACER
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law In Support of Request to Present Testimony of Plaintiffs Joel Doe and Mary Smith in Camera filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(GORDON, CATHY) Modified on 8/30/2017 (nd, ). (Entered: 07/13/2017)

July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

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Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. Certificate of Service (SELDIN, HARPER) (Entered: 07/14/2017)

July 14, 2017

July 14, 2017

PACER
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Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. Certificate of Service (WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 07/14/2017)

July 14, 2017

July 14, 2017

PACER
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Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. Certificate of Service (BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 07/14/2017)

July 14, 2017

July 14, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE to Motion re 45 MOTION Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law In Support of Request to Present Testimony of Plaintiffs Joel Doe and Mary Smith in Camera filed by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. (ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 07/15/2017)

July 15, 2017

July 15, 2017

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL HOLD A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON 7/25/2017 AT 10:00 A.M. BEFORE THE HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 7/18/17. 7/18/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 07/18/2017)

July 18, 2017

July 18, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A Preliminary Injunction Hearing was held on 7/17/17. COURT REPORTER: ESR.(ky, ) (Entered: 07/18/2017)

July 18, 2017

July 18, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL BE PRESENT TO CONTINUE THE EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON THE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON MONDAY, 7/31/2017, AT 09:30 A.M. BEFORE THE HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 7/21/17. 7/21/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (ky, ) (Entered: 07/21/2017)

July 21, 2017

July 21, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A Telephone Conference was held on 7/25/17. (ky, ) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

July 25, 2017

July 25, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL CONTINUE THE EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON THE PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON 7/31/2017 AT 9:30 A.M.; AND THE COURT WILL HEAR ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON 8/11/17 AT 2:00 P.M. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 7/25/17. 7/25/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (ky, ) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

July 25, 2017

July 25, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE EVIDENTIARY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 8/7/17 AT 9:30 A.M. IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 8/1/17. 8/1/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 7/31/17: Witnesses sworn and testified. Counsel presents argument. Exhibits admitted. Court take matter under advisement. Court Reporter: esr. (er, ) (Entered: 08/07/2017)

Aug. 7, 2017

Aug. 7, 2017

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Supplemental Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. Certificate of Service (WENGER, RANDALL) Modified on 8/11/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

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Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. Certificate of Service (SELDIN, HARPER) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

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Second Set of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. Certificate of Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Part 1, # 2 Exhibit Part 2, # 3 Exhibit Part 3, # 4 Exhibit Part 4)(BROWN, DAVID) Modified on 8/11/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING was held on 8/11/17. COURT REPORTER: ESR. (ky, ) (Entered: 08/14/2017)

Aug. 14, 2017

Aug. 14, 2017

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 7/17/2017 before Judge EDWARD G. SMITH. Court Reporter: WEBER REPORTING CORP... (sg, ) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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Aug. 16, 2017

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TRANSCRIPT of EVIDENTIARY HEARING held on 7/31/2017 before Judge EDWARD G. SMITH. Court Reporter: WEBER REPORTING CORP... (sg, ) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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MOTION to Strike 59 Proposed Findings of Fact, Exhibit 1 to Defendants' Second Set of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GORDON, CATHY) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

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Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 63 MOTION to Strike 59 Proposed Findings of Fact, Exhibit 1 to Defendants' Second Set of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

1 Exhibit

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Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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Supplement to Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. (ROPER, MARY) Modified on 8/18/2017 (fb). (Entered: 08/17/2017)

Aug. 17, 2017

Aug. 17, 2017

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Response re 65 Supplement to Proposed Findings of Fact of Intervenor-Defendant Pennsylvania Youth Congress Foundation by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. (WENGER, RANDALL) Modified on 8/18/2017 (fb). (Entered: 08/17/2017)

Aug. 17, 2017

Aug. 17, 2017

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Joint MOTION to Substitute Party filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DR. RICHARD FAIDLEY.Certificate of Service.(BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

Aug. 24, 2017

Aug. 24, 2017

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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 8/25/17. 8/25/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(td, ) (Entered: 08/25/2017)

Aug. 25, 2017

Aug. 25, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION FILED BY PLAINTIFFS (DOC. NO. 16) IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 8/25/17. 8/25/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(td, ) (Entered: 08/25/2017)

Aug. 25, 2017

Aug. 25, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE JOINT MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE A PARTY IS GRANTED. ACCORDINGLY, RICHARD FAIDLEY IS DISMISSED AS A DEFENDANT FROM THIS LITIGATION AND DAVID KREM IS SUBSTITUTED AS A DEFENDANT IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY ONLY. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 9/12/17. 9/12/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 09/12/2017)

Sept. 12, 2017

Sept. 12, 2017

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 69 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion) by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0313-12346903. Copies to Judge, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk. Certificate of Service. (WENGER, RANDALL) Modified on 9/26/2017 (lisad, ). (Entered: 09/25/2017)

Sept. 25, 2017

Sept. 25, 2017

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NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re 71 Notice of Appeal (Credit Card Payment), filed by JOEL DOE, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH, JACK JONES. USCA Case Number 17-3113 (dmc, ) (Entered: 09/29/2017)

Sept. 28, 2017

Sept. 28, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL HOLD A TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE ON 10/13/17 AT 1:30 P.M. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 10/10/17. 10/10/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (ky, ) (Entered: 10/10/2017)

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A Telephone Conference was held on 10/13/17. (ky, ) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

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Transcript of Proceedings held on 8/11/2017, before Judge SMITH. Court Reporter/Transcriber WEBER REPORTING CORP.. (kp, ) (Entered: 10/26/2017)

Oct. 26, 2017

Oct. 26, 2017

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Joint MOTION Dismissal of Claims Against Individual Defendants filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, DR. BRETT COOPER, DR. E. WAYNE FOLEY, DAVID KREM.Certificate of Service.(BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

Nov. 3, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANTS DAVID KREM, BRETT COOPER, AND E. WAYNE FOLEY IS GRANTED AND THEY ARE DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 11/7/17. 11/7/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (ky, ) (Entered: 11/07/2017)

Nov. 7, 2017

Nov. 7, 2017

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ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL PLACE THIS MATTER INTO CIVIL SUSPENSE UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. THE MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. NO. 38) IS DENIED, AND ALL DEADLINES ARE STAYED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 11/7/17. 11/7/17 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (ky, ) (Entered: 11/07/2017)

Nov. 7, 2017

Nov. 7, 2017

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ORDER of USCA THAT THEREFORE AFFIRM THE DISTRICT COURT'S DENIAL OF A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SUBSTANTIALLY FOR THE REASONS THAT THE COURT EXPLAINED IN ITS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL REASONED OPINION OF AUGUST 25, 2017. (jaa, ) (Entered: 05/25/2018)

May 24, 2018

May 24, 2018

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ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL HOLD A TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE ON 8/28/2018 AT 11:00 A.M. SIGNED BY HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH ON 8/24/18. 8/24/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ky, ) (Entered: 08/24/2018)

Aug. 24, 2018

Aug. 24, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH re: A Telephone Conference was held on 8/28/18. (ky, ) (Entered: 08/28/2018)

Aug. 28, 2018

Aug. 28, 2018

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ORDER OF 5/29/2019 THAT THE COURT WILL HOLD A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS MATTER ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019 AT 11:00 A.M. COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFFS SHALL INITIATE THE CALL. SIGNED BY JUDGE: EDWARD G. SMITH ON 5/29/2019. 5/29/2019 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (DT) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH. A Telephone Conference was held on 6/3/19. (DT) (Entered: 06/03/2019)

June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019

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ORDER OF 6/3/2019 THAT THE PLAINTIFFS SHALL HAVE UNTIL NO LATER THAN JUNE 17, 2019, TO FILE A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE STAY AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW AND THE DEFENDANTS AND INTERVENOR SHALL HAVE UNTIL NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2019 TO FILE RESPONSES IN OPPOSITIONS TO MOTION TO CONTINUE THE STAY. SIGNED BY JUDGE: EDWARD G. SMITH ON 6/3/19. 6/3/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(dt) (Entered: 06/03/2019)

June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019

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MOTION to Stay filed by JOEL DOE, JACK JONES, MACY ROE, MARY SMITH.Brief, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion to Stay Proceedings, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(WENGER, RANDALL) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

1 Brief in Support of Motion to Stay Proceedings

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June 17, 2019

June 17, 2019

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 85 MOTION to Stay filed by BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. (BROWN, DAVID) (Entered: 06/28/2019)

June 28, 2019

June 28, 2019

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BRIEF in Opposition re 85 MOTION to Stay filed by PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH CONGRESS FOUNDATION. Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MAR, RIA) Modified on 7/2/2019 (lisad, ). (Entered: 07/01/2019)

July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019

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