Case: Johnson v. Champaign Community Schools

1:00-cv-01349 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Filed Date: Oct. 4, 2000

Closed Date: 2012

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Case Summary

On October 4, 2000, African American students of Champaign County Unit School District #4 filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court of the Central District of Illinois against the School District. The lawsuit, based on complaints of racial segregation in schools, arose under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 ("Title VI"), and other state and federal law. The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, sought to have the Court approve and order enforcement of a previously drafted consent decree.This con…

On October 4, 2000, African American students of Champaign County Unit School District #4 filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court of the Central District of Illinois against the School District. The lawsuit, based on complaints of racial segregation in schools, arose under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 ("Title VI"), and other state and federal law. The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, sought to have the Court approve and order enforcement of a previously drafted consent decree.

This consent decree incorporated various memoranda and a Resolution Agreement made by the School District and the United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"), resulting from several families initiating complaints with the OCR in May and July of 1996. The initial complaints with the OCR alleged system-wide discrimination in student assignment, intra-school segregation, and discrimination in tracking, discipline, and staff-hiring and assignment. On June 15, 1998, the School District entered into the Resolution agreement with OCR, resolving issues from the initial complaints and OCR investigations.

However, this lawsuit was initiated due to a dispute between the original families who initiated the complaints and their private counsel, and the association Of the People, who were actively aiding the families in their efforts. On July 28, 2000, Racial Justice Now (the successor association to Of The People) filed a school desegregation suit against the School District, prompting this lawsuit.

On January 29, 2002, the Court (Judge Joe Billy McDade) approved the Second Revised Consent Decree. The Consent Decree, expiring in the 2008-2009 school year, outlined increased seating capacity to remedy student assignment problems, a budget for educational equity reforms, improvement of hiring practices, and a Controlled Choice Plan to incentivize school improvement and increase diversity. On December 9, 2002, the OCR formally closed its monitoring of the case.

On February 19, 2009, the plaintiffs submitted a motion to the Court to modify the Consent Decree or to vacate it and initiate a trial. The plaintiffs requested an extension of the Consent Decree's student assignment portion past the original 2009 expiration, claiming that the School District had not yet added and sought funding for additional seats in majority-white north side schools. The parties entered a Joint Motion for Settlement Approval, granted by the Court on November 4, 2009, terminating the Consent Decree and specifying policies regarding student assignment as well as the creation of an Education Equity Excellence Committee, resolving the remaining issues in regards to student assignment discrimination.

On June 1, 2011, the Court ordered that the defendant pay $701,159.03 in attorney's fees to the plaintiffs. On July 1, 2011, the Board of Education filed an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (11-02485), and on July 14, 2011, the plaintiffs filed a cross appeal (11-02601). Both appeals concerned the appropriate amount of attorney's fees. On July 18, 2011, the appeals were consolidated and on April 24, 2012, the Court granted the parties' joint motion for an indicative ruling, allowing the case to be remanded and resulting in a total of $496,290.24.

On June 7, 2012, the Court entered an order approving a settlement agreement approving the fees and closing the case.

Summary Authors

Claire Lally (1/27/2015)

People

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Judge(s)

Gorman, John A. (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ashley, Carol R. (Illinois)

Hervey, Venita (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Dillon, Erika (Illinois)

Hardy, Whitney D. (Illinois)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:00-cv-01349

11-02485

11-02601

2:00-cv-02274

Docket [PACER]

June 7, 2012

June 7, 2012

Docket
65

1:00-cv-01349

Order [Approving Consent Decree]

Jan. 29, 2002

Jan. 29, 2002

Order/Opinion

188 F.Supp.2d 188

1:00-cv-01349

Champaign Unit School 2008 Notice

Nov. 3, 2008

Nov. 3, 2008

Notice Letter

1:00-cv-01349

Monitoring Report #5

Johnson v. Champaign Community Schools

June 22, 2009

June 22, 2009

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report

1:00-cv-01349

Order

July 15, 2009

July 15, 2009

Order/Opinion

1:00-cv-01349

Settlement Agreement

July 28, 2009

July 28, 2009

Settlement Agreement
322

1:00-cv-01349

Opinion and Order [Granting Motion for Settlement Approval]

Nov. 4, 2009

Nov. 4, 2009

Order/Opinion

2009 WL 2009

339

1:00-cv-01349

Opinion and Order [Concerning Attorneys' Fees]

June 1, 2011

June 1, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 2011

1:00-cv-01349

Joint Motion for the Approval of Proposed Settlement Agreement

May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Pleading / Motion / Brief
372

1:00-cv-01349

Order & Opinion

Johnson v. Board of Education Champaign

June 7, 2012

June 7, 2012

Order/Opinion

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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FILING FEE PAID on 10/4/00 in the amount of $150.00 receipt #39843. (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

3

WAIVER OF SERVICE returned as to defendant Board of Eduation Date waiver sent: 10/03/00; Answer due on 12/4/00 (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

4

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Venita Hervey for plaintiffs (JW, ilcd) Modified on 10/06/2000 (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

5

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE entered by Robert C. Howard for plaintiff (JW, ilcd) Modified on 10/06/2000 (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

6

MOTION by plaintiff to certify class action and designate Futterman &Howard class counsel (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

7

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of motion to certify class action and designate Futterman &Howard class counsel [6−1] by plaintiffs (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

8

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE entered by Patricia J. Whitten and Erica Dillon for defendant Board of Eduation (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

9

JOINT MOTION by plaintiffs and defendant for preliminary approval of the proposed consent decree (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

10

NOTICE OF FILING re: joint motion for preliminary approval of the proposed consent decree and entry of appearance by defendant Board of Eduation (JW, ilcd) (Entered: 10/06/2000)

Oct. 4, 2000

Oct. 4, 2000

11

ORDER by Judge Michael P. McCuskey recuses himself in this matter and the file is forwarded to Chief Judge McDade for reassignment. File mailed to Peoria Clerk's Office. (cc: all counsel) (SLJ, ilcd) (Entered: 10/16/2000)

Oct. 16, 2000

Oct. 16, 2000

12

MOTION by plaintiffs Racial Justice Now, Steven Lee, Christina Colemon, Briana Colemon, Britteny Colemon, Paulette Colemon, Alfred Raymond Fly, Christine Boykins, Demetrius Carr, Deanna Carr, Belinda Carr, Kentinio Pettitgrew, Derrez Pettitgrew, Kashira Pettitgrew, Randall Pettigrew, Richard Henry Pettigrew, Versie Pettitgrew, Clementine Pettigrew, Clemmie Pettigrew, Georgia Pettigrew, Nola M Smith, Catherine F Carter, Tieree Martin, Jamare Martin, Rhonda Martin, David Pickens, Dontrail Pickens, Dante Pickens, Lavria Brownlee, Shawn Drevia Caston, Robert Caston, Ladresha Brownlee, Mia Sibley, Christina Sibley, Victoria Blisset, Joyce Blisset to intervene by plaintiffs Racial Justice Now, Steven Lee, Christina Colemon, Briana Colemon, Britteny Colemon, Paulette Colemon, Alfred Raymond Fly, Christine Boykins, Demetrius Carr, Deanna Carr, Belinda J Carr, Kentinio Pettitgrew, Derrez Pettitgrew, Kentinio Pettitgrew, Kashira Pettitgrew, Randall Pettigrew, Richard Henry Pettigrew, Versie Pettitgrew, Clementine Pettigrew, Clemmie Pettigrew, Georgia Pettigrew, Nola M Smith, Catherine F Carter, Tieree Martin, Jamare Martin, Rhonda Martin, David Pickens, Dontrail Pickens, Dante Pickens, Lavria Brownlee, Shawn Drevia Caston (VB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/19/2000)

Oct. 16, 2000

Oct. 16, 2000

13

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Edward A Voci for plaintiffs Racial Justice Now, Steven Lee, Christina Colemon, Briana Colemon, Britteny Colemon, Paulette Colemon, Alfred Raymond Fly, Christine Boykins, Demetrius Carr, Deanna Carr, Belinda J Carr, Kentinio Pettitgrew, Derrez Pettitgrew, Kentinio Pettitgrew, Kashira Pettitgrew, Randall Pettigrew, Richard Henry Pettigrew, Versie Pettitgrew, Clementine Pettigrew, Clemmie Pettigrew, Georgia Pettigrew, Nola M Smith, Catherine F Carter, Tieree Martin, Jamare Martin, Rhonda Martin, David Pickens, Dontrail Pickens, Dante Pickens, Lavria Brownlee, Shawn Drevia Caston, Dreshana Caston, Robert Caston, Ladresha Brownlee, Mia Sibley, Christina Sibley, Victoria Blisset, Joyce Blisset (VB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/19/2000)

Oct. 16, 2000

Oct. 16, 2000

Original file, transfer order received from Urbana [ 00−2274]. Case assigned to Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. Case referred to Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 10/20/2000)

Oct. 16, 2000

Oct. 16, 2000

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade Case referral terminated as to Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. Rule 16 conference set Thurs., 12/14/00 at 3:00 PM (in person before Chief Judge McDade). Court will take up any pending motions on 12/14/00. Rule 16 notice enclosed. Court is also setting related case 00−1284 for Rule 16 at the same time. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/31/2000)

Oct. 30, 2000

Oct. 30, 2000

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade Hearing on pending motions/Rule 16 conference previously set 12/14/00 at 3:00 is reset to 1:45 PM, Thurs., 12/14/00 (NOTE: This is a change in TIME only). (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

Nov. 9, 2000

Nov. 9, 2000

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ORDER by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. On December 14, 2000 Court is holding a joint Rule 16 conference in both cases 00−1284 and 00−1349. All parties are directed to file paper addressing topics set out in this order. misc ddl to file paper 12/7/00 (cc: all counsel) (CM, ilcd) Modified on 12/01/2000 (Entered: 11/30/2000)

Nov. 30, 2000

Nov. 30, 2000

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MOTION by defendant Board of Eduation to extend time to answer for 30 days after 12/14/00 (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 12/01/2000)

Dec. 1, 2000

Dec. 1, 2000

17

RESPONSE by plaintiff to November 29, 2000 Order (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 8, 2000

Dec. 8, 2000

18

RESPONSE by defendant to November 29, 2000 Order [15−2] (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 12/08/2000)

Dec. 8, 2000

Dec. 8, 2000

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade granting motion to extend time to answer for 30 days after 12/14/00 [16−1] answer due 1/4/01 (cc: all counsel) (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 12/11/2000)

Dec. 11, 2000

Dec. 11, 2000

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade − Parties present in open court by Atty Voci for Pla RJN/Atty Ashley for Johnson Plas/Attys Ader, Dillon and Whitten for Dft Bd of Education for Rule 16 conference on 12/14/00 . Discussion re: status of case. Hearing on motion to certify class [6−1] set Fri., 3/16/01 at 1:30 PM (in person in Peoria). Oral motion by RJN to amend complaint on its face to reflect K−3 rather than K−8 − allowed. RJN given 10 days to file Motion to Intervene in 00−1349 (Mtn filing ddl set 12/28/00). Johnson plas and Bd of Education given 14 days to respond (misc ddl for response 1/11/01). (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 12/19/2000)

Dec. 14, 2000

Dec. 14, 2000

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MOTION by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 to extend time to answer by 2/1/01 (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 12/29/2000)

Dec. 29, 2000

Dec. 29, 2000

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MOTION by intervenor−plaintiffs in 1:00−cv−01349 to intervene (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 12/29/2000)

Dec. 29, 2000

Dec. 29, 2000

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman granting motion to extend time to answer by 2/1/01 [16−1]. Answer or responsive pleading due by 2/1/01 in 1:00−cv−01284, in 1:00−cv−01349. (cc: all counsel) (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/08/2001)

Jan. 8, 2001

Jan. 8, 2001

21

MOTION by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 to extend time to respond to motion to intervene (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/11/2001)

Jan. 10, 2001

Jan. 10, 2001

22

Revised MOTION by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 to extend time to respond to motion to intervene (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/11/2001)

Jan. 10, 2001

Jan. 10, 2001

23

Emergency MOTION by Plaintiffs' Sa'Da Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349, Tyjuan Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349, Brandon Baker in 1:00−cv−01349, Craig Richardson in 1:00−cv−01349, Keisean Cooper in 1:00−cv−01349, Letresha Cook in 1:00−cv−01349, Mario Cook 1:00−cv−01349, Antonio Holt in 1:00−cv−01349, Alando Holt 1:00−cv−01349, John . Helmick in 1:00−cv−01349, Ania Jamerson in 1:00−cv−01349, Anesia Jamerson in 1:00−cv−01349 to extend time to respond to the RJN Motion to Intervene (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/11/2001)

Jan. 10, 2001

Jan. 10, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman granting motion to extend time to respond to the RJN Motion to Intervene [23−1]. Plaintiff's response to motion to intervene [20−1] due on or before 1/16/01. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/16/2001)

Jan. 12, 2001

Jan. 12, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman granting motion to extend time to respond to motion to intervene [21−1] and [22−1]. Defendant to respond to the motion to intervene [20−1] on or before 1/16/01. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/16/2001)

Jan. 12, 2001

Jan. 12, 2001

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MEMORANDUM filed as Brief IN OPPOSITION to motion to intervene [20−1] by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/16/2001)

Jan. 16, 2001

Jan. 16, 2001

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RESPONSE by plaintiffs' Sa'Da Johnson and Tyjuan Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349 to motion to intervene [20−1] (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/17/2001)

Jan. 16, 2001

Jan. 16, 2001

JOINT STATUS REPORT/BRIEF FILED by parties in 1:00−cv−01284 &1:00−cv−01349 (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/24/2001)

Jan. 24, 2001

Jan. 24, 2001

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MOTION by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 to extend time to answer or otherwise plead until 2/8/01 (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 02/01/2001)

Feb. 1, 2001

Feb. 1, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman granting motion to extend time to answer or otherwise plead until 2/8/01 [26−1] answer due 2/8/01 (cc: all counsel) (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 02/02/2001)

Feb. 2, 2001

Feb. 2, 2001

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ANSWER to the Complaint by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 02/08/2001)

Feb. 8, 2001

Feb. 8, 2001

27

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES filed by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 02/08/2001)

Feb. 8, 2001

Feb. 8, 2001

28

JOINT STATUS REPORT by plaintiffs in 1:00−cv−01349, defendant in 1:00−cv−01349, intervenor−plaintiff in 1:00−cv−01349 (CL, ilcd) (Entered: 02/28/2001)

Feb. 28, 2001

Feb. 28, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman . Telephone Status conference/hearing previously set on 3/28/01 is now reset at 1:00 pm on Friday, 3/16/01 in 1:00−cv−01284, and 1:00−cv−01349 . Parties will call the Court. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) Modified on 03/13/2001 (Entered: 03/13/2001)

March 13, 2001

March 13, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. Parties present via phone by Attys Voci/Ader/Whitten/Dillon/Ashley for status/motion hearing at 1:00 on Friday, 3/16/01. Discussion held re: status of case. Parties to meet and provide settlement information directly to the court by 4/4/01. Court sets settlement conference/ status hearing at 1:00 on 4/4/01 before Magistrate Judge Gorman, court to set up call. Counsel to provide court with phone numbers where they can be reached for the 4/4/01 hearing. (cc: all counsel) (KB, ilcd) (Entered: 03/19/2001)

March 16, 2001

March 16, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. Parties present by Attys Voci/Ader/Dillon/Whitten/Ashley for Status hearing held at 1:00 pm on 4/4/01 in 1:00−cv−01284 and 1:00−cv−01349 . Same held. Discussion held re: status of case. Settlement conference set at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 5/1/01, in person, in Peoria in 1:00−cv−01284 and 1:00−cv−1394. Counsel to have clients available by phone. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 04/04/2001)

April 4, 2001

April 4, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. Parties present in person by Attys Voci/Ader/Whitten/Howard/Ashley for Settlement Conference held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2001. Same held. Parties agree to have a Status conference/hearing (originated by the Court) set at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 by phone, to indicate if they wish to continue with settlement efforts or set it for hearing re: 1:00−cv−01284 and 1:00−cv−01349. Court to initiate the call on 5/8/01. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/01/2001)

May 1, 2001

May 1, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. Parties present by phone by Attys Voci/Ader/Whitten/Howard/Ashey for Telephone Status Hearing set at 11:00 am on Tuesday, 5/8/01. Same Held. Court has been provided with documents re: possible resolution. Continued Telephone Status hearing set at 11:15 am on Tuesday, 5/15/01 in 1:00−cv−01284 and 1:00−cv−01349 . Court to commence the call. Counsel to provide phone numbers to the Clerk's Office of where to be reached. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/08/2001)

May 8, 2001

May 8, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Mag. Judge John A. Gorman. Parties present by phone by Attys Voci/Ader/Whitten/Howard/Ashley for Telephone Status hearing held at 11:15 am on 5/15/01. Same held. Court setting motion to intervene in 1:00−cv−01284, 1:00−cv−01349 for hearing at 1:00 pm on 6/6/01 in person, in Peoria. Court setting motion to certify the class in this action, motion for appointment of class counsel, motion for preliminary approval of the proposed consent decree, motion to certify class action and designate Futterman &Howard class counsel for hearing at 10:00 am on 7/2/01, in person, in Peoria. BOTH HEARINGS WILL BE BEFORE CHIEF JUDGE MCDADE. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) Modified on 07/17/2001 (Entered: 05/15/2001)

May 15, 2001

May 15, 2001

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MOTION by Johnson plaintiffs in 1:00−cv−01349 to strike the Racial Justice Now Motion to certify the Class in this action and appoint class counsel (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/16/2001)

May 16, 2001

May 16, 2001

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MOTION by plaintiff Racial Justice Now in 1:00−cv−01284 for order to let stand their motion for class certification and appointment of class counsel (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/21/2001)

May 21, 2001

May 21, 2001

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RESPONSE by plaintiff Racial Justice Now in 1:00−cv−01284 to motion to strike Plaintiffs' motion to certify class and appoint class counsel [25−1] in 1:00−cv−01284, motion to strike the Racial Justice Now Motion to certify the Class in this action and appoint class counsel [29−1] in 1:00−cv−01349 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/21/2001)

May 21, 2001

May 21, 2001

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MOTION by defendant Champaign Cmnty Sch in 1:00−cv−01284, defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 for protective order and to quash subpoena (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/23/2001)

May 23, 2001

May 23, 2001

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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of motion for protective order and to quash subpoena [27−1] in 1:00−cv−01284, in 1:00−cv−01349, in 1:00−cv−01349 by defendant Champaign Cmnty Sch in 1:00−cv−01284, Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/23/2001)

May 23, 2001

May 23, 2001

MOTION by Johnson plaintiffs 1:00−cv−01349 entitled Counsel Futterman &Howard's motion to quash the subpoena of Racial Justice Now, et al (HK, ilcd) (Entered: 05/24/2001)

May 23, 2001

May 23, 2001

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MOTION by plaintiff Sa'Da Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349, plaintiff Tyjuan Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349 for protective order (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 06/04/2001)

June 1, 2001

June 1, 2001

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NOTICE of Filing and Certificate of Service by plaintiff Sa'Da Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349, plaintiff Tyjuan Johnson in 1:00−cv−01349 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 06/04/2001)

June 1, 2001

June 1, 2001

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RESPONSE filed as Opposition by defendant Board of Eduation in 1:00−cv−01349 to RJN's motion to continue Hearing on Motion to Intervene [35−1] in 1:00−cv−01284 (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 06/05/2001)

June 4, 2001

June 4, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. Parties present via phone by Atty Voci for RJN plaintiffs, Attys Matlack and Ashley for Johnson plaintiffs and Attys Ader, Dillon and Whitten for Defendant for status hearing re: motion to continue. Court advises counsel than an Order has been entered quashing the subpoenas issued by RJN plaintiffs. Court is granting motion to continue hearing on motion to intervene. Hearing on motion to intervene [20−1] previously set 6/6/01 is VACATED. Hearing on motion to certify class action [6−1] previously set 7/2/01 is also VACATED. RJN plaintiffs have until 6/12/01 to respond to papers filed challenging intervention. Dfts have until 6/19/01 to respond. Court will then decide on the basis of the pleadings and further status conference will be set. Pending decision, no discovery is to take place. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 06/06/2001)

June 5, 2001

June 5, 2001

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ORDER by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade denying motion to intervene [20−1]. See Order. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 08/17/2001)

Aug. 16, 2001

Aug. 16, 2001

Remark: From period 12/18/00 through 8/22/01, case was consolidated with 00−1284. See 00−1284 for complete docket entries during that timeframe. (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 08/23/2001)

Aug. 22, 2001

Aug. 22, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade Parties present in open court by Attys Ashley and Howard for plaintiffs and Attys Whitten and Dillon with Dr. Carol Stack (interim superintendent) for status hearing on 9/4/01 re: settlement agreement. Rule 23 Fairness Hearing set Wed., 10/24/01 at 9:30 AM (in person in Peoria). In camera settlement conference held. Parties again in open court. Revised Proposed Consent Decree to be filed by 10/5/01 (parties given leave to fax). Affidavits in support of Revised Consent Decree and any objections to be filed by 10/12/01 . Response to objections due by 11/22/01. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law due 10/24/01. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 09/05/2001)

Sept. 4, 2001

Sept. 4, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade ; Telephone Status hearing set at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 9/26/01 . Court to initiate the call. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 09/24/2001)

Sept. 24, 2001

Sept. 24, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. Parties present by phone by Attys Howard/Ashley/Dillon/ Whitten/Mangold−Spoto for Telephone Status hearing held at 10:00 a.m. on 9/26/01. Same held. Parties request one week extension. ALLOWED. Telephone Status hearing set at 11:30 on 10/9/01. Court to initiate the call. Settlement Conference set at 1:30 p.m. on 10/10/01, in person, in Peoria. Rule 23 Fairness hearing set at 1:00 p.m. on 11/5/01 , in person in Peoria. Revised Proposed Consent Decree to be filed by 10/12/01 (parties given leave to fax) ; Affidavits in support of Revised Consent Decree and any objections to be filed by misc ddl 10/19/01 . Response to objections due by 11/1/01. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law due 11/5/01. (cc: counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 09/26/2001)

Sept. 26, 2001

Sept. 26, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. The Court would like to clarify its Order of 8/22/01 granting class certification in case 00−1349. The class represented by the Johnson Plaintiffs and their counsel, Futterman and Howard is defined as "African−American children enrolled in the Champaign public schools." Furthermore, the Court vacates the 10/12/01 deadline for publishing the notice of the Rule 23(e) fairness hearing. The new deadline will be 10/15/01. In addition, the Court vacates the 10/19/01 deadline for filing objections to the settlement and affidavits in support. The new date will be 10/22/01. Accordingly, the new dates are as follows: Revised Proposed Consent Decree filed by 10/12/01 ; Notice of Rule 23(e) hearing published by 10/15/01; Objections to proposed consent decree and affidavits in support of proposed consent decree filed by 10/22/01 ; Findings of fact and conclusions of law filed by 11/5/01 ; Rule 23(e) fairness hearing on 11/5/01 at 1:00 pm in Peoria in person. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/05/2001)

Oct. 4, 2001

Oct. 4, 2001

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Remark − Notice of Proposed Consenet Decree Resolving Class Action Lawsuit (FAX DOCUMENT) received (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/05/2001)

Oct. 5, 2001

Oct. 5, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. Parties present by phone by Attys Howard/Ashley/Whitten for Telephone Status hearing set at 11:30 a.m. on 10/9/01 . Same held. Status report given by Atty Whitten re: Board meeting held on 10/8/01. Discussion re: proposed consent decree held between parties and court. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 10/09/2001)

Oct. 9, 2001

Oct. 9, 2001

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LETTER dated 10/5/01 from Plaintiff's Attorney C. Ashley with Notice of Proposed Consent Decree Resolving Class Action Lawsuit attached. (RK, ilcd)

Oct. 9, 2001

Oct. 9, 2001

39

Remark − Draft of Notice of Proposed Consent Decree received (FAX Document) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/12/2001)

Oct. 12, 2001

Oct. 12, 2001

40

Remark − Original of Notice of Proposed Consent Decree received and placed in file (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/16/2001)

Oct. 15, 2001

Oct. 15, 2001

41

Joint MOTION for order for preliminary approval of the revised proposed consent decree (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/16/2001)

Oct. 16, 2001

Oct. 16, 2001

42

NOTICE of Filing by defendant Board of Eduation re: #41 (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/16/2001)

Oct. 16, 2001

Oct. 16, 2001

43

OBJECTIONS by objector John L Johnson to motion for order for preliminary approval of the revised proposed consent decree [41−1] (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/23/2001)

Oct. 22, 2001

Oct. 22, 2001

44

AFFIDAVITs of Robert S. Peterkin, Michael J. Alves, James J. Lucey, and Michael W. Cain in support of their joint motion for order for preliminary approval of the revised proposed consent decree [41−1] (faxed copies). See attached letter from Atty Dillon. (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 10/30/2001)

Oct. 29, 2001

Oct. 29, 2001

45

OBJECTIONS by Herb Stevens to motion for order for preliminary approval of the revised proposed consent decree [41−1] (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/30/2001)

Oct. 29, 2001

Oct. 29, 2001

46

OBJECTIONS by John Lee Johnson to motion for order for preliminary approval of the revised proposed consent decree [41−1] (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 10/30/2001)

Oct. 30, 2001

Oct. 30, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. Parties present in person by Attys Howard/Ashley for the Plaintiff and Atty Whitten for the Defendant with Carol Stack, Superintendant, Jeff Wampler, Board Member Elect, David Sholem, Board Member Elect, and Phil Van Ness, Board Member for the Settlement Conference held at 3:00 p.m. on 10/31/01. Same held. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 11/01/2001)

Oct. 31, 2001

Oct. 31, 2001

47

AFFIDAVITs and Documents in support of revised proposed consent decree [41−1] submitted by Board of Education (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/02/2001)

Nov. 2, 2001

Nov. 2, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. The date for filing the revised consent decree is 11/7/01. Parties will notify prior objectors by phone and will fax copies of the revised consent decree to those objectors by the morning of 11/7/01. The objectors will have until 5:00 PM, Friday, 11/9/01 to fax their objections to the revised consent decree. The Court grants objectors leave to fax their objections to the Court. Parties will have until 9:30 AM on Tues., 11/13/01 to respond to these objections in writing. (cc: all counsel/objectors) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/05/2001)

Nov. 5, 2001

Nov. 5, 2001

48

LETTER (FAX DOCUMENT) by Carol Ashley to Herb Stevens and John Lee Johnson regarding responses to Second Revised Consent Decree (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/06/2001)

Nov. 6, 2001

Nov. 6, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. The Court gives leave to the parties to file their findings of law and findings and fact by 11/20/01 . (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 11/08/2001)

Nov. 8, 2001

Nov. 8, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. With regard to the Tuesday, November 13, 2001, Rule 23 (e) Fairness Hearing, parties who submitted written objections to the proposed Consent Decree will have 10 minutes before the Court to present their objections orally. In addition, any interested party will have 5 minutes before the Court to voice any concerns or support. (cc: all counsel) (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 11/09/2001)

Nov. 9, 2001

Nov. 9, 2001

Remark − Second Revised Consent Decree received with cover letter advising that the exhibits are the same as those attached to the First Revised Consent Decree (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/13/2001)

Nov. 9, 2001

Nov. 9, 2001

50

OBJECTIONS by objector Herb Stevens to Second Revised Consent Decree (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/13/2001)

Nov. 9, 2001

Nov. 9, 2001

51

RESPONSE by Johnson plaintiffs to the Objections Filed to the Consent Decree [49−1] (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/13/2001)

Nov. 13, 2001

Nov. 13, 2001

52

RESPONSE by defendant to Objections by Stevens [50−1] and Johnson [49−1] (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/13/2001)

Nov. 13, 2001

Nov. 13, 2001

53

AFFIDAVIT of Michael J. Alves, Michael W. Cain, James J. Lucey, Robert S. Peterkin and Second Affidavit of Robert S. Peterkin regarding Consent Decree (CAD, ilcd) (Entered: 11/13/2001)

Nov. 13, 2001

Nov. 13, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. Parties present in open court by Attys Howard and Ashley for Plaintiff and Attys Dillon, Whitten and Ader for Defendants and Fairness hearing on 11/13/01. Video presentation to the Court by counsel in support of the Consent Decree. Comments by objector Herb Stevens and from the public. Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law due by 11/20/01 . Matter taken under advisement. Written Order to enter. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/14/2001)

Nov. 13, 2001

Nov. 13, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. The Court grants parties time until misc ddl of 11/27/01 to file their joint findings of fact and law. (cc: all counsel) (WW, ilcd) (Entered: 11/20/2001)

Nov. 20, 2001

Nov. 20, 2001

54

Remark − Draft Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Defendant received (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/26/2001)

Nov. 21, 2001

Nov. 21, 2001

PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT and Law submitted by objector John L Johnson (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/27/2001)

Nov. 26, 2001

Nov. 26, 2001

55

MOTION by objector John L Johnson to extend time to file Findings of Fact and Law (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/27/2001)

Nov. 27, 2001

Nov. 27, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade. The Court directs the Clerk's Office to strike the proposed draft [54−1]. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/28/2001)

Nov. 28, 2001

Nov. 28, 2001

56

Draft Order for Approval of Proposed Consent Decree and Proposed FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW by defendants (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/28/2001)

Nov. 28, 2001

Nov. 28, 2001

57

Revised AFFIDAVITs in support of Revised Proposed Consent Decree (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/28/2001)

Nov. 28, 2001

Nov. 28, 2001

58

Supplemental Documents (EXHIBITS) in support of revised proposed consent decree (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 11/28/2001)

Nov. 28, 2001

Nov. 28, 2001

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade denying motion to extend time [55−1] (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 12/10/2001)

Dec. 10, 2001

Dec. 10, 2001

59

TRANSCRIPT of Partial Report of Proceedings held 11/13/01 filed (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 12/20/2001)

Dec. 19, 2001

Dec. 19, 2001

60

Joint RESPONSE to John Lee Johnson Findings of Fact and Law by Plaintiff and Defendant (FAX DOCUMENT) (SH, ilcd) Modified on 12/26/2001 (Entered:

Dec. 21, 2001

Dec. 21, 2001

62

RESPONSE by objector John L Johnson [60−1] to Unit #4/Futterman and Howard Joint Response to John Lee Johnson Findings of Fact and Law (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 12/28/2001)

Dec. 28, 2001

Dec. 28, 2001

63

MOTION for order filed as motion to object by pro se Paulette Colman (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 01/03/2002)

Jan. 3, 2002

Jan. 3, 2002

64

RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Sa'Da Johnson, Tyjuan Johnson, Brandon Baker, Craig Richardson, Keisean Cooper, Letresha Cook, Mario Antonio Holt, Alando Holt, John . Helmick, Ania Jamerson, Anesia Jamerson to motion for order filed as motion to object [63−1] (RK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/22/2002)

Jan. 22, 2002

Jan. 22, 2002

65

ORDER by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade granting motion for order for preliminary approval of the revised proposed consent decree [41−1] (cc: all counsel) (HK, ilcd) (RK, ilcd). (Entered: 01/29/2002)

Jan. 29, 2002

Jan. 29, 2002

Clearinghouse
66

SECOND REVISED CONSENT DECREE ORDER by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade; see order Case terminated. (cc: all counsel) (HK, ilcd) Modified on 01/30/2002 (Entered: 01/30/2002)

Jan. 29, 2002

Jan. 29, 2002

67

JUDGMENT in a civil case entered (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 01/30/2002)

Jan. 30, 2002

Jan. 30, 2002

MINUTE−ENTRY: by Chief Judge Joe B. McDade Status hearing set for 11:30 AM, Tues., 2/19/02 with counsel Patricia Whitten for Defendant and Carol Ashleigh for Plaintif regarding establishing Dr. Peterkin as the monitor pursuant to the entered Consent Decree. The Court will contact the parties at the aforesaid time by phone. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd) (Entered: 02/08/2002)

Feb. 8, 2002

Feb. 8, 2002

Case Details

State / Territory: Illinois

Case Type(s):

School Desegregation

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 4, 2000

Closing Date: 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

African-American Students of Champaign Community Unit School District #4 Schools

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Champaign County School District (Champaign), School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: 496,290.24

Order Duration: 2002 - 2010

Content of Injunction:

Student assignment

Hire

Discrimination Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Monitoring

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

Issues

General:

Disciplinary procedures

Education

Racial segregation

School/University policies

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Transportation

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

Black

Type of Facility:

Government-run