CLOSED U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana ... · CLOSED U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (Alexandria) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:65−cv−12721−DDD

CLOSEDU.S. District Court

Western District of Louisiana (Alexandria)CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:65−cv−12721−DDD

USA v. Avoyelles ParishAssigned to: Chief Judge Dee D DrellDemand: $0Cause: 28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights

Date Filed: 03/02/1967Date Terminated: 04/17/1967Jury Demand: NoneNature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: OtherJurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Plaintiff

USA represented byFranz MarshallU S Dept of Justice Civ Rights Div601 D St N W Ste 4300Washington, DC 20530202−514−4092Fax: 202−514−8337Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Katherine W VincentU S Attorneys Office (LAF)800 Lafayette St Ste 2200Lafayette, LA 70501337−262−6618Fax: 337−262−6693Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Aaron Bernell ZisserU S Dept of Justice EducationalOpportunities Sec (Penn)950 Pennsylvania Ave NW PHB Rm 4126Washington, DC 20530202−305−3355Fax: 202−514−8337Email: [email protected]: 01/06/2015

Janice E HebertU S Attorneys Office (LAF)800 Lafayette St Ste 2200Lafayette, LA 70501337−262−6618Fax: 337−262−6693Email: [email protected]: 05/03/2012

Lisa M TaylorU S Dept of Justice Civ Rights Div601 D St N WWashington, DC 20580202−514−4092Fax: 202−514−8337Email: [email protected]

Mark A DannU S Dept of Justice (Penn Ave/4300)950 Pennsylvania Ave N W PHB 4300Washington, DC 20530

Case: 1:65-cv-12721-DDD As of: 03/06/2017 06:59 AM CST 1 of 32

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202−305−1231Fax: 202−514−8337Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Ryan Christopher WilsonU S Dept of Justice (Penn Ave/4300)950 Pennsylvania Ave N W PHB 4300Washington, DC 20530202−514−4092Fax: 202−514−8337Email: [email protected]: 08/07/2013

V.

Intervenor Plaintiff

Allen Holmesindividually and obo minor child Q H

represented byMalcolm Xerxes LarvadainLaw Office of Malcolm X Larvadain626 8th StAlexandria, LA 71301318−445−6717Fax: 318−445−4030Email: [email protected]: 04/16/2015LEAD ATTORNEY

Mark A JeansonneP O Box 301Hessmer, LA 71341318−563−9000Fax: 318−563−9003Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edward Larvadain , Jr626 8th StAlexandria, LA 71301318−445−6717TERMINATED: 04/16/2015

V.

Defendant

School Board of Avoyelles Parish represented bySchool Board of Avoyelles ParishEmail: [email protected] SE

Remy V Starns2001 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121504−835−4289Fax: 504−835−4302Email: [email protected]: 01/26/2012LEAD ATTORNEY

Charles A Riddle , IIID A's Office 12th J D CP O Box 1200Marksville, LA 71351








318−253−6587Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Charles A Riddle , IIIRiddle &MoreauP O Box 608Marksville, LA 71351318−240−7217Fax: 318−240−8979Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Cory P RoyRoy &ScottP O Box 544Marksville, LA 71351318−240−7800Email: [email protected]: 01/26/2012

David Edwin LafargueLafargue Law OfficeP O Box 277Marksville, LA 71351318−253−7521Fax: 318−253−7522Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

James T LeeMixon &LeeP O Box 1021Bunkie, LA 71322318−346−6616Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Michael F KellyP O Box 528Marksville, LA 71351318−253−5815Fax: 318−253−4846Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

V.

Movant

Brenda Dawsonon behalf ofMorris Tateon behalf ofOmar Dawsonon behalf ofBrian Dawson

represented byLucretia P Pecantte−BurtonPecantte−Burton &BurtonP O Box 13738New Iberia, LA 70562−3738337−367−1779Fax: 337−367−1740Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

Charles C Foti, Jr represented byCharles C Foti , JrLA Dept of Justice1885 N 3rd St









Baton Rouge, LA 70801225−342−2465Fax: 342−4244LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Intervenor

Avoyelles Public Charter School Inc represented byRodney M RabalaisLaw Office of Rodney RabalaisP O Box 447Marksville, LA 71351318−253−4622Fax: 318−253−4625Email: [email protected]: 01/26/2012LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Cross Claimant

Allen Holmesindividually and obo minor child Q H

represented byMalcolm Xerxes Larvadain(See above for address)TERMINATED: 04/16/2015LEAD ATTORNEY

Mark A Jeansonne(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edward Larvadain , Jr(See above for address)TERMINATED: 04/16/2015

V.

Cross Defendant

USA represented byFranz Marshall(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Katherine W Vincent(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Aaron Bernell Zisser(See above for address)TERMINATED: 01/06/2015

Janice E Hebert(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/03/2012

Lisa M Taylor(See above for address)

Mark A Dann(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ryan Christopher Wilson



(See above for address)TERMINATED: 08/07/2013

Date Filed # Docket Text

03/02/1967 1 PAPER DOCKET SHEET AS OF 4/18/05 (crt,Franklin, K) (Entered: 04/18/2005)

04/18/2005 2 RULING that the motion, as amended, to modify this court's judgment dated7/6/98 is GRANTED as being in the best interest of all the school children inAvoyelles Parish. This is not a final ruling. The financing of the plan is contingentupon approval by the appropriate voters of three seperate, but interelated, taxingproposals. If, and only if, each of the three seperate financing proposals receivescertified voter approval will this ruling be operational and authoritative. Signed byJudge F A Little Jr on 4/18/05. (crt,Franklin, K) (Entered: 04/20/2005)

07/25/2005 3 MOTION to Reconfigure the Avoyelles Parish Public Elementary Schools WITHCONSENT by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits # 2Text of proposed order)(crt,Franklin, K) MOTION REFERRED BYALEXANDRIA OFFICE (Entered: 07/26/2005)

07/28/2005 4 ORDER granting 3 Motion to Reconfigure the Avoyelles Parish Public Schoolsallowing a sixth grade in each of the six elementary schools to be moved to thePre−K through 5 campuses and be permitted beginning the school year 2005−2006.Signed by Judge F A Little Jr on July 27, 2005. (crt,Dean, S) Modified on7/29/2005 to correct Judge (Dean, S). (Entered: 07/28/2005)

11/02/2006 5 RESPONSE by School Board of Avoyelles Parish in reference to enrollment datafor the school year 2006−2007. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 11/02/2006)

03/12/2007 6 MOTION for Approval of Provisional Custody by Mandate for Purpose ofEnrollment by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits ; # 2Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 03/19/2007)

03/19/2007 7 MINUTE ENTRY: Case reassigned to Judge Dee D Drell. Judge F A Little, Jr nolonger assigned to case. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 03/19/2007)

03/20/2007 8 ORDER granting 6 Motion for Approval of Provisional Custody by Mandate thatRebecca Bergeron be allowed admission into Avoyelles High School. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 03/20/07. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 03/20/2007)

03/23/2007 MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Remy V Starns, Starns ShiresMettauer, P. O. Box 231, Logansport, LA 70149, re: 7 Order Reassigning Case,returned marked: return to sender, not deliverable as addressed. (crt,Darnell, C)(Entered: 03/29/2007)

03/26/2007 MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Remy V Starns, Starns ShiresMettauer, P. O. Box 231, Logansport, LA 71049, re: 8 Order on Motion forMiscellaneous Relief, returned marked: return to sender; not deliverable asaddressed. (crt,Darnell, C) (Entered: 03/29/2007)

04/02/2007 9 MOTION to Approve the Moving of the Alert School to the Hessmer PublicSchool Campus by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 ProposedOrder)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 04/03/2007)

04/05/2007 10 ORDER granting 9 Motion to Approve the Moving of the Alert School to theHessmer Public School Campus by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. ORDEREDthat Avoyelles Parish School Board shall send this notice to all parties involvedand allow them to file objections within 30 days of notice; FURTHER ORDEREDthat Avoyelles Parish School Board be allowed to continue its operation of theAlert School at the Hessmer campus until further notice from the court. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 04/04/07. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 04/05/2007)

05/31/2007 11 MOTION for Final Approval for the Moving of the Alert School to the HessmerPublic School Campus by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1Exhibits ; # 2 Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 06/05/2007)


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06/07/2007 12 ORDER granting 11 Motion for Final Approval for the Moving of the Alert Schoolto the Hessmer Public School Campus. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 6/7/07.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 06/07/2007)

07/31/2007 13 MOTION for Authority to Sell School Property by School Board of AvoyellesParish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits ; # 2 Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered:07/31/2007)

08/02/2007 14 ORDER granting 13 Motion for Authority to Sell School Property . Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 08/01/07. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 08/03/2007)

08/08/2007 15 MOTION to Approve the Construction of a Gymnasium at Marksville ElementarySchool &Classroom Building at Avoyelles High School by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered:08/13/2007)

08/14/2007 17 ORDER re 15 MOTION to Approve the Construction of a Gymnasium atMarksville Elementary School &Classroom Building at Avoyelles High Schoolfiled by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on8/14/07. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

08/15/2007 16 RESPONSE to 15 MOTION to Approve the Construction of a Gymnasium atMarksville Elementary School &Classroom Building at Avoyelles High Schoolfiled by USA. (aty,Taylor, Lisa) Modified on 8/16/2007 to edit text(Williams, L).(Entered: 08/15/2007)

08/30/2007 18 MOTION for Telephone Conference to Discuss Objection filed by Plaintiff re 16Response to Motion by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 08/30/2007)

09/04/2007 19 MOTION for Final Approval for the Sale of School Property by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered:09/04/2007)

09/04/2007 20 ORDER terminating 18 Motion for Telephone Conference w/notation thereon,"Not Considered−Conference Already Held". Signed by Judge Dee D Drell onSeptember 4, 2007. (crt,Dean, S) (Entered: 09/04/2007)

09/05/2007 21 MINUTE ENTRY: re 16 Response to Motion filed by USA. Signed by Judge DeeD Drell on 09/05/07. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 09/06/2007)

09/06/2007 22 ORDER granting 19 Motion for Final Approval for the Sale of School Property atthe old Marksville Middle School site to the City of Marksville. Signed by JudgeDee D Drell on 09/05/07. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 09/06/2007)

09/06/2007 23 MOTION to Approve Projects by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibits; # 2 Proposed Order)(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered:09/06/2007)

09/07/2007 24 DEFICIENT MOTION to Supplement 23 MOTION to Approve Projects by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(crt,Alexander, E)Modified on 10/16/2007 to remove question mark for deficiency (Dunford, T).(Entered: 09/07/2007)

09/07/2007 25 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 24 DEFICIENT? MOTION to Supplement 23MOTION to Approve Projects. Reason: You do not indicate whether opposingcounsel consent to the granting of this ex parte motion. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered:09/07/2007)

09/10/2007 26 ORDER re 23 MOTION to Approve Projects filed by School Board of AvoyellesParish. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 09/10/07. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered:09/10/2007)

09/28/2007 27 RESPONSE to Motion re 23 MOTION to Approve Projects filed by USA.(aty,Taylor, Lisa) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

10/05/2007 28 MOTION for Final Approval of Projects by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 10/05/2007)









































10/10/2007 29 ORDER granting 28 Motion for final approval of projects by Avoyelles ParishSchool Board. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 10/10/07. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:10/10/2007)

04/18/2008 30 MINUTE ENTRY setting a Status Conference for 5/2/2008 10:00 AM beforeJudge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 04/18/08. (crt,Leleux, M)(Entered: 04/18/2008)

04/23/2008 31 MOTION to Approve Leasing Gymnasium at the Former Hessmer School bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified on 4/25/2008 tochange motion event and to reflect Proposed Order included within pdf of MainDocument(Williams, L). (Entered: 04/23/2008)

04/23/2008 32 MOTION to Approve Moving APAS from Hessmer Campus to Mansura SixthGrade Center by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modifiedon 4/25/2008 to change motion event and to reflect that Proposed Order includedwithin pdf of Main Document(Williams, L). (Entered: 04/23/2008)

04/24/2008 33 MOTION to Approve the Leasing of Hessmer Facility to Avoyelles CommunityCollege Inc by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modifiedon 4/25/2008 to change motion event and to reflect that Proposed Order is includedwithin pdf of Main Document(Williams, L). (Entered: 04/24/2008)

04/25/2008 34 MINUTE ENTRY: District Judge Status Conference set for 5/2/2008 is changed to10:30 AM before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 04/25/08.(crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 04/25/2008)

05/02/2008 35 MINUTE ENTRY: District Judge Telephone Status Conference set for 5/12/200802:30 PM before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 05/02/08.(crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 05/02/2008)

05/12/2008 37 ORDER granting 32 Motion to be allowed to move APAS from the Hessmerlocation to the vacant Mansura Sixth Grade Center. Signed by Judge Dee D Drellon 04/28/08. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

05/12/2008 38 ORDER granting 33 Motion to be allowed to lease the former Hessmer school toWarren J Plauche M D for the operation of a community college. Signed by JudgeDee D Drell on 04/28/08. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

05/12/2008 39 ORDER granting 31 Motion to be allowed to lease the gymnasium at the formerHessmer School to Rev Floyd Murray for recreational purposes and youthactivities. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 04/28/08. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:05/12/2008)

05/12/2008 40 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Telephone Conferenceheld on 5/12/2008. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/14/2008)

08/21/2008 41 MOTION to Approve the Demolition of the Former Hessmer School by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate, # 2 Order)(aty,Roy,Cory) Modified on 8/21/2008 to more accurately reflect name ofdocument(Williams, L). (Entered: 08/21/2008)

09/23/2008 42 MOTION to Approve a Majority to Minority Plan for the Avoyelles Parish SchoolBoard by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate ofService, # 2 Certificate, # 3 Text of proposed order, # 4 Exhibits ExhibitA)(aty,Roy, Cory) Modified on 9/24/2008 to more accurately reflect name ofdocument(Williams, L). (Entered: 09/23/2008)

09/24/2008 43 ORDER granting 42 Motion to adopt transfer policy. Signed by Judge Dee D Drellon 09/24/08. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 09/24/2008)

10/02/2008 44 ORDER re 41 MOTION to Approve the Demolition of the Former Hessmer Schoolfiled by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. DENIED in this form. May bere−submitted. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 10/02/08. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:10/02/2008)

10/15/2008 45 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(aty,Roy, Cory) (Entered: 10/15/2008)






























10/16/2008 46 ORDER re 41 MOTION to Approve the Demolition of the Former Hessmer Schoolfiled by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on10/15/08. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 10/22/2008)

04/06/2009 47 MOTION to approve A Majority to Minority Plan with consent by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order, # 2 Certificate of goodstanding, # 3 Exhibits)(aty,Roy, Cory) Modified on 4/7/2009 to indicate consent(Williams, L). (Entered: 04/06/2009)

04/08/2009 48 ORDER granting 47 Motion to adopt a transfer policy. Signed by Judge Dee DDrell on 04/08/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 04/08/2009)

04/20/2009 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Telephone Conferenceheld on 4/20/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 04/20/2009)

04/20/2009 49 MINUTE ENTRY setting an in−person Status Conference for 5/12/2009 09:30AM in Chambers before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on04/20/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 04/20/2009)

04/23/2009 50 MOTION to Approve Plan of Expert for the Avoyelles Parish School Board bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Order, # 2 Certificate, # 3Notice of manual attachment)(aty,Roy, Cory) Modified text on 4/29/2009.(Alexander, E) (Entered: 04/23/2009)

04/23/2009 51 MANUAL ATTACHMENT RECEIVED AND SCANNED. Received from CoryP Roy on behalf of School Board of Avoyelles Parish regarding 50 MOTION toApprove Plan of Expert for the Avoyelles Parish School Board. (crt,Harrison, U)(Entered: 04/29/2009)

04/29/2009 52 MINUTE ENTRY: re 49 Minute Entry: The in−person status conference on5/12/09 is NOT a public hearing. Being preliminary to allow the Court todetermine the nature and status of the case, attendance is limited to the parties, theircounsel and experts if any. In the case of the School Board, the Superintendent isthe Board's designated representative for this conference. Signed by Judge Dee DDrell on 04/29/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 04/29/2009)

04/30/2009 53 ORDER denying 50 Motion for status conference. Unnecessary − see docs #49 and52. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 04/30/09. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered:04/30/2009)

05/08/2009 54 RESPONSE to Motion re 50 MOTION to Approve Plan of Expert for theAvoyelles Parish School Board filed by USA. (aty,Taylor, Lisa) (Entered:05/08/2009)

05/12/2009 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Status Conference heldon 5/12/2009 to discuss nature and status of case. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:05/13/2009)

05/13/2009 55 MINUTE ENTRY Setting a hearing on 50 Motion to Approve plan of Expert forthe Avoyelles Parish School Board for 5/22/2009 10:00 AM in Alexandria, 2ndfloor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 05/12/2009.(crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/13/2009)

05/22/2009 56 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Motion hearing held on5/22/2009 re 50 Motion to Approve Plan of Expert for the Avoyelles Parish SchoolBoard filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Court Reporter: MaryThompson) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/26/2009)

05/26/2009 57 EXHIBITS ADMITTED DURING MOTION HEARING OF MAY 22, 20009.(crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/26/2009)

05/28/2009 58 RULING re 50 Motion to Approve Plan of Expert for the Avoyelles Parish SchoolBoard filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on05/27/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 05/28/2009)

06/09/2009 59 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed forMotion Hearing held on May 21, 2009 before Judge Drell. CourtReporter/Transcriber Mary Thompson, Telephone number 337.593.5222. Pages:1−212 Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through































the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of TranscriptRestriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Requestdue 6/30/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/10/2009. Release ofTranscript Restriction set for 9/8/2009. (crt,Thompson, M) (Entered: 06/09/2009)


08/01/2009 60 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT Order by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 08/01/2009)

08/04/2009 61 ORDER re 58 Memorandum Ruling of 5/27/09. ORDERED the students at LASchool for the Agricultural Sciences will be allowed to participate in all extracurricular activity programs of the sending schools. ORDERED the studentsenrolled at this school be allowed to participate in all athletic competition programssanctioned by the LA High School Athletic Assn of the sending schools andORDERED the Avoyelles Parish School Board shall provide transportation to thestudents participating in extra curricular activities in the same fashion as it wouldfor students of the sending schools. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 08/03/2009.(crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 08/04/2009)

08/19/2009 62 MOTION by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Order, # 2Certificate)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

08/26/2009 63 MINUTE ENTRY: Counsel for the Government shall initiate a telephoneconference to begin at 2:00 p.m. on August 27, 2009. Signed by Judge Dee D Drellon 08/26/09. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 08/26/2009)


08/28/2009 64 (RESCINDED) ORDER granting 62 Motion. ORDERED the Avoyelles parishSchool Board is prohibited from allowing students to leave Bunkie High School asa school of choice. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 08/27/2009. (crt,Leleux, M)Modified on 8/23/2010to reflect Order is rescinded. See 97 Order on Motion.(Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

08/28/2009 65 MINUTE ENTRY setting a Telephone Conference for 9/25/2009 10:00 AM in byphone before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 08/28/2009.(crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

09/25/2009 66 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Telephone Conferenceheld on 9/25/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 10/02/2009)

10/02/2009 67 MINUTE ENTRY: Pursuant to the telephone conference held on 09/25/09, anin−person status conference is fixed for November 18, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. inAlexandria, LA. Pending issues will be discussed. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on10/01/09. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 10/02/2009)

10/30/2009 68 MOTION for Approval of Expenditure of Funds by School Board of AvoyellesParish. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate, # 3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified on 10/30/2009 to edit text (Reasor, M).(Entered: 10/30/2009)

11/02/2009 69 ORDER re 68 Motion filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. The parties aregiven until 11/18/09 to consent or oppose the expenditures as outlined in themotion. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 11/02/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:11/02/2009)

11/17/2009 70 RESPONSE to Motion re 68 MOTION filed by USA. (aty,Taylor, Lisa) (Entered:11/17/2009)

11/18/2009 71 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Status Conference heldon 11/18/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

11/25/2009 72 MINUTE ENTRY: Mr. Riddle shall initiate a TELEPHONE CONFERENCE tobegin at 2:00 p.m. on November 30, 2009. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on11/24/09. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 11/25/2009)
























11/30/2009 73 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: TelephoneStatusConference held on 11/30/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 12/01/2009)

12/01/2009 74 MINUTE ENTRY: An in−person Status Conference is set for 1/27/2010 10:00 AMin Alexandria before Judge Dee D Drell. All school board members must attend.Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 11/30/2009. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:12/01/2009)

12/21/2009 75 RULING AND ORDER granting 68 Motion Approval for Expenditure of Funds.The Court has formulated a simple chart of the agreed and contested expendituresbased upon the representations made to us by all parties following theirnegotiations. Because time is of the essence and there is good reason to approve theallocations as submitted (except as to the original proposal regarding LaSAS), theCourt ORDERS that allocations of funding are hereby approved in the amountslisted herein. Moreover, the parties should be prepared to discuss specificallyalternatives to address the issue of all remaining racially identifiable schools at theupcoming status conference set on January 27, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 12/21/09. (crt,Harrison, U) (Entered: 12/21/2009)

01/27/2010 76 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Status Conference heldon 1/27/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/27/2010)

01/27/2010 77 RESPONSE in Opposition by Allen Holmes re 71 Status Conference addressingthe desegregation of the Avoyelles Parish School District, requesting Dr Gordonexamine the position of High School Dean. (Attachments: # 1Exhibits)(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/27/2010)

01/27/2010 78 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to more accurately identify pleading is not a motionon 1/28/2010. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/27/2010)

01/27/2010 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Charles A Riddle on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 78 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT. Action taken:Modified text of entry to reflect pleading filed is not a motion. (crt,Alexander, E)(Entered: 01/28/2010)

01/28/2010 79 MINUTE ENTRY: An in−person Status Conference is set for 5/27/2010 09:30 AMin Alexandria 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on01/27/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/28/2010)

01/29/2010 80 ORDER in reference to issues discussed at the 1/27/10 status conference. Signedby Judge Dee D Drell on 01/29/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/29/2010)

02/04/2010 81 MINUTE ENTRY: Secondary to conflicts with the Court's criminal docket, the inperson Status Conference is RESCHEDULED for 6/4/2010 10:00 AM inAlexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on02/04/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 02/04/2010)

04/30/2010 82 MOTION to Approve Spending Procedure by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed District Spending Resolution, # 2 Proposed Procedurefor Spending, # 3 Proposed Spending Proposal, # 4 Proposed Order)(aty,Riddle,Charles) Modified on 4/30/2010 to reflect submission is deficient. (Alexander, E)Added MOTION for Hearing on 4/30/2010. (Alexander, E) Modified on 5/3/2010to remove deficiency status. See 84 Corrective Document. (Alexander, E) (Entered:04/30/2010)

04/30/2010 83 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 82 DEFICIENT ? MOTION to Approve SpendingProcedure MOTION for Hearing. Reason: This document is not accompanied by acertificate of service as required by Fed.R.Civ.P. 5(d). (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered:04/30/2010)

04/30/2010 84 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Certificate of Service filed by School Boardof Avoyelles Parish re 82 MOTION to Approve Spending Procedure MOTION forHearing. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to more accurately identify pleading on5/3/2010. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 04/30/2010)






















05/06/2010 85 ORDER granting 82 Motion for Hearing. IT IS ORDERED, that at the hearing setfor 6/4/2010, this court review the Needs Assessment Committee approach forexpenditure of funds to improve facilities. FURTHER ORDERED, that the USAand Allen Holmes be ordered to show cause at the 6/4/2010 hearing 10:00 AM,why the spending proposed by the Avoyelles Parish School Board should not beapproved by this court. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 5/6/2010. (crt,Alexander,E) (Entered: 05/06/2010)

06/04/2010 86 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Status Conference andMotion Hearing held on 6/4/2010 re 82 Motion to Approve SpendingProcedure.(Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 06/04/2010)

06/04/2010 87 EXHIBIT LIST of exhibits admitted during motion hearing on 6/4/10.(crt,Leleux,M) (Entered: 06/04/2010)

06/21/2010 88 ORDER: An in−person Status Conference is set for 1/7/2011 01:00 PM inAlexandria 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. No less than 30 days prior to thisdate APSB will make a full presentation to the Court regarding its past efforts andfuture plans to achieve compliance with the mandates of Singleton. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 06/21/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 06/21/2010)

06/21/2010 89 RULING AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 82 Motion to ApprovePolicy, Expend Funds and Request for Order. ORDERED ALSO that all newcapital expenditures not provided for in the Board's previously adopted budget arehereby frozen until the Board Member Screening Committee is formed and madefully operational. The Court expects a written report on progress in this regard by8/1/2010. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 06/21/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:06/21/2010)

08/02/2010 90 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text andto reflect Proposed Order filed within pdf of Main Document on 8/2/2010.(Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/02/2010)

08/03/2010 91 ORDER re 90 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. The USA is ordered to file itsobjection, if any, before 8/15/2010 to any of the expenditures listed in Exhibit A.Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 8/3/2010. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered:08/03/2010)

08/03/2010 Set Deadlines: Compliance Deadline set for 8/15/2010. (crt,Alexander, E)(Entered: 08/03/2010)

08/03/2010 92 MOTION to Rescind Previous Order by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text on 8/4/2010.(Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/03/2010)

08/04/2010 93 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 92 MOTION toRescind Previous Order. Motion day set for 9/17/2010 before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/04/2010)

08/11/2010 94 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 90 Motion forMiscellaneous Relief with consent sought but not obtained by USA. (Attachments:# 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Taylor, Lisa) Modified document linkage on8/12/2010. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/11/2010)

08/12/2010 95 ORDER granting 94 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 90 Motionfor Miscellaneous Relief. Response due by 8/20/2010. Signed by Judge Dee DDrell on 08/11/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 08/12/2010)

08/20/2010 96 RESPONSE to Motion re 90 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief filed by USA.(aty,Taylor, Lisa) (Entered: 08/20/2010)

08/23/2010 97 ORDER granting 92 Motion to Rescind Previous Order. Signed by Judge Dee DDrell on 8/23/2010. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/23/2010)

09/02/2010 98 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 90 MOTION forMiscellaneous Relief. Motion day set for 10/15/2010 before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 09/02/2010)































09/09/2010 99 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed forStatus Conference and Hearing on Motion to Approve Spending Procedure held on6/4/2010 before Judge Dee D Drell. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux, Telephonenumber (318) 442−3080. Pages: 1−81 Transcript may be viewed at the court publicterminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Releaseof Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the CourtReporter or PACER. Redaction Request due 10/4/2010. Redacted TranscriptDeadline set for 10/13/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/13/2010.(crt,Primeaux, M) (Entered: 09/09/2010)

10/18/2010 100 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Opposition to District's Motion forMiscellaneous Relief with consent, by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposedorder, # 2 Proposed Pleading, # 3 Proposed Exhibit)(aty,Hebert, Janice) (Entered:10/18/2010)

10/19/2010 101 REPLY to Response to Motion re 90 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief filed bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to moreaccurately identify pleading on 10/20/2010. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/19/2010)

10/20/2010 102 ORDER granting 100 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Opposition toDistrict's Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on10/20/2010. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/20/2010)

10/20/2010 103 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 90 MOTION forMiscellaneous Relief filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(crt,Alexander, E)(Entered: 10/20/2010)

10/21/2010 104 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Permanent Injunction by AllenHolmes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(crt,Alexander, E)(Entered: 10/21/2010)

10/21/2010 105 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 104 MOTION forPermanent Injunction. Motion day set for 12/17/2010 before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 10/21/2010)

10/25/2010 106 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Christopher Wilson on behalf of USA(aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

10/27/2010 107 ORDER 104 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for PermanentInjunction filed by Allen Holmes. Show Cause Hearing set for 11/4/2010 10:00AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. The temporary restrainingorder is DENIED. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 10/26/10. (crt,Roaix, G)Modified on 11/1/2010 to delete incorrect link to record document number90(Roaix, G). (Entered: 10/27/2010)

11/01/2010 108 NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding 107 OrderSet Hearings. Action taken: Tofix a clerical error and remove record document number 90 from the entry.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 11/01/2010)

11/04/2010 109 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Motion Hearing heldon 11/4/2010 re 104 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Allen Holmes.Motion Hearing continued until 12/8/10 at 9:30AM. (Court Reporter: MyraPrimeaux) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 11/04/2010)

11/04/2010 Reset Deadlines as to 104 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Motion day set for12/8/2010 09:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 11/04/2010)

12/07/2010 110 MINUTE ENTRY: Show Cause Hearing set for 12/8/10 is reset for 12/27/201010:00 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by JudgeDee D Drell on 12/7/10. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 12/07/2010)

12/10/2010 111 MOTION for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as to Transportation by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Exhibit A,# 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibits)(aty,Riddle,Charles) Modified to more accurately identify motion and attachments on12/10/2010. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/10/2010)









































12/10/2010 112 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 111 MOTION forDeclaration of Partial Unitary Status as to Transportation. Motion day set for1/21/2011 before Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/10/2010)

12/17/2010 113 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 111 MOTION forDeclaration of Partial Unitary Status as to Transportation With Consent obtainedfrom Defendants by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Wilson,Ryan) (Entered: 12/17/2010)

12/20/2010 114 ANSWER to Complaint Intervenor, Holmes by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A, # 2 Exhibits B)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified texton 12/20/2010. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/20/2010)

12/21/2010 115 ORDER granting 113 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to111 MOTION for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as to Transportation.Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 12/20/2010. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered:12/21/2010)

12/23/2010 116 STATEMENT OF FACTS in Connection with Request for Injunctive Relief byAllen Holmes (crt,Smith, C) (Entered: 12/27/2010)

12/27/2010 117 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Motion hearing held on12/27/2010 re 104 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Allen Holmes.(Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 12/28/2010)

12/27/2010 120 ORAL MOTION for David Lafargue to Enroll as Counsel by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. See minutes, record document number 117 . (crt,Roaix, G)(Entered: 01/05/2011)

12/27/2010 121 ORAL ORDER granting 120 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. See minutes, recorddocument number 117 . (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

12/29/2010 118 MINUTE ENTRY setting a Telephone Status Conference for 1/3/2011 at 10:00AM before Judge Dee D Drell. Counsel for School Board will initiate the phoneconference. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 12/29/2010. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:12/29/2010)

01/03/2011 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Telephone StatusConference held on 1/3/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/04/2011)

01/04/2011 119 MINUTE ENTRY: As discussed during the telephone conference held 1/3/2011,the briefing deadline originally set in Open Court on 12/27/2010 is EXTENDED.Compliance Deadline set for 1/21/2011. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 1/4/2011.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/04/2011)

01/10/2011 122 POST TRIAL MEMORANDUM on the Issue of Construction filed by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified to more accurately identify pleading on 1/12/2011. (Alexander, E)(Entered: 01/10/2011)

01/11/2011 123 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Motion Hearing andStatus Conference held on 1/11/2011 re 90 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filedby School Board of Avoyelles Parish. Status Conference set for 6/22/2011 10:00AM in Alexandria 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. (Court Reporter: MyraPrimeaux) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/11/2011)

01/12/2011 124 LETTER dated 1/4/2011 from Dwayne Lemoine to Clerk of Court requestedcontact person name be changed and consenting to receiving notice electronicallyin this matter with attached form. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Receive Notice andService Electronically) (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/13/2011)

01/14/2011 125 POST HEARING BRIEF re 123 Minutes of Status Conference by USA.(aty,Wilson, Ryan) Modified to more accurately identify pleading on 1/14/2011.(Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/14/2011)

01/18/2011 126 MOTION to Approve Expenditure of Funds by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Text of proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified to more accurately identify motion on 1/18/2011. (Alexander, E)(Entered: 01/18/2011)































01/18/2011 127 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 126 MOTION toApprove Expenditure of Funds. Motion day set for 2/18/2011 before Judge Dee DDrell. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/18/2011)

01/20/2011 128 JOINT POST HEARING MEMORANDUM by Allen Holmes re 123 Minutes ofStatus Conference. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/20/2011)

02/17/2011 129 RESPONSE to Motion re 126 MOTION to Approve Expenditure of Funds filed byUSA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 02/17/2011)

03/03/2011 130 REPLY to Response to Motion re 126 Motion to Approve Expenditure of Funds bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate)(aty,Riddle,Charles) Modified to more accurately identify pleading on 3/3/2011. (Alexander,E) (Entered: 03/03/2011)

03/22/2011 131 RULING AND ORDER granting 90 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, and therequested expenditure is APPROVED. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/22/2011.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 03/24/2011)

03/28/2011 132 Joint MOTION to Continue Extend hearing with consent by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order Order)(aty,Riddle,Charles) (Entered: 03/28/2011)

03/28/2011 133 ORDER granting 132 Motion to Continue Hearing. Signed by Judge Dee D Drellon 3/28/2011. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 03/30/2011)

04/07/2011 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Telephone Conferenceheld on 4/7/2011 to discuss status of case regarding construction issues.(crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 04/07/2011)

05/10/2011 134 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by School Board of Avoyelles Parish, USA re126 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. (aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 05/10/2011)

05/13/2011 135 ORDER setting Deadlines as to 126 MOTION to Approve Expenditure of Funds :Responses due by 6/15/2011. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 5/13/2011.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 05/17/2011)

06/22/2011 136 ORDER DISMISSING WITH PREJUDICE 104 Motion for PreliminaryInjunction. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 06/22/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:06/22/2011)

06/22/2011 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: STATUSCONFERENCE held on 6/22/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 06/22/2011)

06/23/2011 137 ORDER: A hearing on any pending motions regarding declaration of unitary statusis set for 12/16/2011 02:00 PM in Alexandria 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell.A status conference will be held immediately following the hearing. Any reports tobe addressed at the status conference shall be submitted to the Court at least 5 daysin advance. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 06/23/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:06/23/2011)

06/23/2011 138 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the 134 Joint Consent Order is hereby ADOPTEDby the Court, and 126 Motion to Approve Expenditure of Funds is GRANTED.Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 6/22/2011. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered:06/24/2011)

06/23/2011 139 JOINT CONSENT ORDER. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 06/29/2011)

08/23/2011 140 MOTION to Lift Permanent Injunctions and Declare Unitary Status as to Facilitiesby School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate)(aty,Riddle,Charles) Modified to more accurately identify motion on 8/23/2011. (Alexander, E)(Entered: 08/23/2011)

08/24/2011 141 NOTICE of Motion Setting with oral argument regarding: 140 MOTION to LiftPermanent Injunctions and Declare Unitary Status as to Facilities. Motion day setfor 12/16/2011 02:00 PM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 08/24/2011)

































08/25/2011 142 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by School Board of Avoyelles Parish re 140Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,. (aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 08/25/2011)

09/28/2011 143 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONECONFERENCE held on 9/28/2011. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

09/29/2011 144 MEMORANDUM ORDER: The undersigned conducted an on−site visit to 11parish schools on 9/13 and 9/14, 2011. The Court has continuing concernsregarding future funding as many school improvements seen have beenaccomplished with grants and low−interest loans. Accordingly, we will expect theBoard to present its plan for funding of future significant school improvements onthe hearing of the Board's motion for unitary status on facilities, presented fixed for12/16/2011. We will also expect the Dept of Justice to have prepared itsconsultant's lists and evaluation of facilities needs at that time, or before. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 9/28/2011. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 09/29/2011)

12/08/2011 145 MINUTE ENTRY setting a Telephone Conference for 12/9/2011 02:15 PM beforeJudge Dee D Drell. Counsel for Government Mr Wilson will initiate the call.Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 12/08/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:12/08/2011)

12/08/2011 146 RESPONSE in Support by School Board of Avoyelles Parish . (aty,Riddle,Charles) (Entered: 12/08/2011)

12/09/2011 148 MINUTES (Text entry only − no pdf attached) for proceedings held before JudgeDee D Drell: Telephone conference held on 12/9/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered:12/12/2011)

12/11/2011 147 MOTION to Approve Capital Outlay Plan and Construction by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified to more accurately identify motion and to remove duplicate text on12/12/2011. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/11/2011)

12/12/2011 149 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 147 MOTION toApprove Capital Outlay Plan and Construction. Motion day set for 1/20/2012before Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Alexander, E) (Entered: 12/12/2011)

12/13/2011 150 NOTICE by USA of Submission of Expert Report by Facilities Expert FrankBrewer re 144 Memorandum Order,, 140 MOTION to Lift Permanent Injunctionsand Declare Unitary Status as to Facilities (Attachments: # 1 Expert Report ofFrank Brewer)(aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

12/13/2011 151 RESPONSE to Motion re 111 MOTION for Declaration of Partial Unitary Statusas to Transportation filed by USA. (aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

12/13/2011 152 MINUTE ENTRY: No responsive pleadings concerning the pending "Motion toLift Permanent Injunction and Declare Unitary Status as to Facilities" are requiredat this time. The matter will be addressed in more detail at the hearing and statusconference on December 16, 2011. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 12/13/11.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

12/16/2011 153 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Motion Hearing heldon 12/16/2011 re 111 Motion for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as toTransportation filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Court Reporter: MyraPrimeaux) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 12/19/2011)

12/16/2011 MINUTES−(text entry only−no pdf attached) for proceedings held before JudgeDee D Drell: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 12/16/2011. (crt,Leleux, M)(Entered: 12/19/2011)

12/20/2011 154 MINUTE ENTRY Setting 140 Motion to Lift Permanent Injunctions and DeclareUnitary Status as to Facilities : Motion day set for 1/27/2012 09:30 AM inAlexandria 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on12/19/2011. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 12/20/2011)

01/05/2012 155 MOTION for Approval of Weight Room for Field House and a Bleacher forFootball Field by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Text ofproposed order, # 2 Certificate)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to more accuratelyidentify motion on 1/6/2012. (Alexander, E) (Entered: 01/05/2012)

























01/06/2012 156 ORDER, Considering 147 MOTION to Approve Capital Outlay Plan andConstruction : IT IS ORDERED that the United States file an opposition, if in factopposed by 1/15/2012 and further that if an opposition is filed objecting to theproposed plan that a hearing be held on the 17th day of February, 2012 at 10:30a.m. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 1/5/12. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 01/06/2012)

01/06/2012 157 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 155 MOTION forApproval of Weight Room for Field House and a Bleacher for Football Field.Motion day set for 2/17/2012 before Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Alexander, E)(Entered: 01/06/2012)

01/13/2012 158 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 155 MOTION for Approval of Weight Roomfor Field House and a Bleacher for Football Field filed by USA. (aty,Wilson, Ryan)(Entered: 01/13/2012)

01/20/2012 159 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 140 MOTION to Lift Permanent Injunctionsand Declare Unitary Status as to Facilities filed by Allen Holmes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(crt,Kennedy, T) Modified document linkage on 1/24/2012. (Kennedy,T) (Entered: 01/20/2012)

01/20/2012 160 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 140 MOTION to Lift Permanent Injunctionsand Declare Unitary Status as to Facilities, 147 MOTION to Approve CapitalOutlay Plan and Construction filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contentsand Authorities)(aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 01/20/2012)

01/23/2012 161 ORDER : The hearing currently fixed for 2/17/12 in RESCHEDULED for1/27/2012 09:30 AM in Alexandria 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell in re 147Motion to Approve Capital Outlay Plan and Construction filed by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 01/23/2012. (crt,Leleux, M)(Entered: 01/23/2012)

01/24/2012 162 MOTION for Declaration of Teacher Assignments and Staff Assignments bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2Certificate, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified on 1/24/2012 toaccurately identify document (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 01/24/2012)

01/24/2012 163 MEMORANDUM in Support re 155 MOTION for Approval of Weight Room forField House and a Bleacher for Football Field filed by School Board of AvoyellesParish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Certificate)(aty,Riddle, Charles)(Entered: 01/24/2012)

01/24/2012 164 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 162 MOTION forDeclaration of Teacher Assignments and Staff Assignments. Motions referred toDee D Drell. Motion day set for 3/16/2012 before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 01/24/2012)

01/24/2012 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Allen Holmes regarding 159 Memorandum inOpposition to Motion. Action taken: Modified document linkage. (crt,Kennedy, T)(Entered: 01/24/2012)

01/25/2012 165 DEFICIENT ? REPLY to Response to Motion re 140 MOTION to Lift PermanentInjunctions and Declare Unitary Status as to Facilities filed by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified event and text to more accuratelyidentify document and to reflect pleading as deficient on 1/26/2012. (Kennedy, T)(Entered: 01/25/2012)

01/25/2012 166 DEFICIENT Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw Cory P. Roy, Rodney Rabalaisand Remy V. Starns as Attorney with consent by School Board of AvoyellesParish. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order withdraw)(aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified to reflect document as deficient on 1/26/2012. (Kennedy, T) Modified toremove "?" from docket text on 1/26/2012. (Kennedy, T) Document resubmitted inits entirety as document 168 Motion. (Entered: 01/25/2012)

01/26/2012 167 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 166 DEFICIENT ? Unopposed MOTION to WithdrawCory P. Roy, Rodney Rabalais and Remy V. Starns as Attorney with consent .Reason: This document is not accompanied by a certificate of service as requiredby Fed.R.Civ.P. 5(d). (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 01/26/2012)





































01/26/2012 168 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw Cory P. Roy, Rodney Rabalais, Remy V. Starnsas Attorney with consent by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1Text of proposed order Withdraw)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 169 EXHIBIT re 165 Memorandum in Support of Motion by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 170 FILED IN WRONG CASE AND BEING RESUBMITTED IN CORRECT CASE.MOTION for Attorney Fees by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, # 2 Text of proposed order, # 3 Certificate)(aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified to reflect filed in wrong case on 1/26/2012. (Kennedy, T) (Entered:01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 171 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 165 DEFICIENT ? Reply to Response to Motion.Reason: Replies to response to motion are limited to 7 pages for Judge Drell andMagistrate Judge Kirk. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 172 ORDER granting 168 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Remy V Starns;Rodney M Rabalais and Cory P Roy terminated. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on01/26/2012. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 173 ISSUED IN ERROR. NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding170 MOTION for Attorney Fees . Motion day set for 3/16/2012 before Judge DeeD Drell. (crt,Kennedy, T) Modified to reflect issued in error on 1/26/2012.(Kennedy, T) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding 173 Notice of Motion Setting without oralargument,. Action taken: Modified to reflect Filed in Error. (crt,Kennedy, T)(Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/26/2012 174 RESPONSE to Motion re 168 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw Cory P. Roy,Rodney Rabalais, Remy V. Starns as Attorney with consent filed by AvoyellesPublic Charter School Inc. (Attachments: # 1 CERTIFICATE OFSERVICE)(aty,Rabalais, Rodney) (Entered: 01/26/2012)

01/27/2012 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Status Conference heldon 1/27/2012. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

01/27/2012 175 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: Motion hearing held on1/27/2012 re 140 Motion to Lift Permanent Injunctions and Declare Unitary Statusas to Facilities and 147 Motion to Approve Capital Outlay Plan and Construction.(Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux) (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

01/27/2012 176 EXHIBITS Admitted in Motion Hearing on January 27, 2012 by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish, Allen Holmes, USA. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

01/27/2012 177 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed forHearing on Motion for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as to Transportationheld on 12/16/2011 before Judge Dee D Drell. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux,Telephone number (318) 442−3080. Pages: 1−32 Transcript may be viewed at thecourt public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadlinefor Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through theCourt Reporter or PACER. Redaction Request due 2/21/2012. Redacted TranscriptDeadline set for 3/1/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/30/2012.(crt,Primeaux, M) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

02/02/2012 178 RULING AND ORDER granting 155 Motion for Approval of weight room forfield house and a bleacher for football field at Avoyelles High School. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 02/02/2012. (crt,Leleux, M) (Entered: 02/02/2012)

03/09/2012 179 ORDER granting 111 Motion for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as toTransportation. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that theAvoyelles Parish School District is declared unitary in the area of transportation. ITIS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that all outstandingorders and injunctions herein, in the measure that they apply to the area oftransportation, are hereby dissolved, with the sole exception being that the SchoolBoard shall continue to b furnished with reports regarding transportation discipline





























on at least a quarterly basis through the end of the 2013−2014 school year. IT ISFURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this Court'ssupervision over the operations of the Avoyelles Parish School District in the areaof transportation is hereby relinquished and fully terminated. Signed by Judge DeeD Drell on 03/08/12. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 03/09/2012)

03/13/2012 180 MOTION Approval of lease by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Lease Agreement)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 03/13/2012)

03/15/2012 181 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 162 MOTION forDeclaration of Teacher Assignments and Staff Assignments with consent ofDefendant by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Wilson, Ryan)(Entered: 03/15/2012)

03/20/2012 182 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 180 MOTIONApproval of lease . Motion day set for 4/13/2012 before Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 03/20/2012)

03/26/2012 183 ORDER granting 181 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 162MOTION for Declaration of Teacher Assignments and Staff Assignments .Responses due by 4/20/2012. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/26/2012.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

04/19/2012 184 RESPONSE to Motion re 162 MOTION for Declaration of Teacher Assignmentsand Staff Assignments filed by USA. (aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 04/19/2012)

04/30/2012 185 MOTION to Substitute Attorney Katherine W. Vincent in place of Janice E. Hebertby USA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Hebert, Janice) (Entered:04/30/2012)

05/01/2012 186 ORDER granting 180 Motion Approval of lease. ORDERED that the attachedlease, labeled Exhibit A, between APSB and Hayward be authorized by this courtfor execution between the parties to the lease. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on4/30/2012. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 05/01/2012)

05/03/2012 187 ORDER granting 185 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Katherine WVincent for USA. Attorney Janice E Hebert terminated. Signed by Judge Dee DDrell on 5/2/2012. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 05/03/2012)

05/08/2012 188 MEMORANDUM in Support re 162 MOTION for Declaration of TeacherAssignments and Staff Assignments styled as "Consent to Motion for UnitaryStatus Filed by the Defendant as to Teacher Assignments and Staff Assignments"filed by Allen Holmes. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 05/08/2012)

05/26/2012 189 MOTION hearing to Re−urge Unitary Status in Facilities by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1−5, # 2 Exhibit 6, # 3 Exhibit 7, # 4Exhibit 8, # 5 Proposed Order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified on 5/29/2012 tomore accurately identify pleading (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 05/26/2012)

06/07/2012 190 MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference is set for 6/14/2012 02:30 PM beforeJudge Dee D Drell. Counsel for the defendant, Mr. Riddle, will initiate the call withall counsel and the undersigned. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 6/6/12.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 06/07/2012)

06/11/2012 191 MOTION Unitary Status−Activities by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 06/11/2012)

06/12/2012 192 DEFICIENT First MOTION to Amend/Correct 191 MOTION UnitaryStatus−Activities with consent sought but not yet obtained by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit MinutesAPSB−06/05/12)(aty,Riddle,Charles) Modified on 6/19/2012 to indicate deficient status (Whidden, C).Modified to remove "?" from docket text on 6/20/2012. Judge signed order ondeficient motion. (Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

06/14/2012 193 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY ENTRY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings heldbefore Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 6/14/2012.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 06/14/2012)


































06/15/2012 194 ORDER: Set Hearing as to 191 MOTION Unitary Status−Activities. ( Motion dayset for 8/7/2012 10:30 AM in Alexandria Court House before Judge Dee D Drell.)Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 6/15/12. (crt,Whidden, C) (Entered: 06/19/2012)

06/18/2012 Set/Reset Deadlines as to 162 MOTION for Declaration of Teacher Assignmentsand Staff Assignments. Motion day set for 8/7/2012 10:30 AM in Alexandria, 2ndfloor before Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

06/19/2012 195 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 192 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 191 MOTIONUnitary Status−Activities with consent sought but not yet obtained. Reason: needsstatement of consent indicated in the motion. (crt,Whidden, C) (Entered:06/19/2012)

06/19/2012 196 ORDER setting evidentiary hearing re 191 MOTION Unitary Status−Activitiesfiled by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. A status conference to address theremaining Green factors will be held immediately following the hearing. (Motionday set for 8/7/2012 10:30 AM in Alexandria Court House before Judge Dee DDrell.) Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 6/18/12. (crt,Whidden, C) (Entered:06/19/2012)

06/19/2012 198 ORDER granting 192 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on6/19/2012. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

06/19/2012 199 AMENDED MOTION for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as to StudentActivities by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (crt,Kennedy, T) Modified on6/27/2012 to reflect Exhibit−Minutes APSB−06/05/12 electronically field asdocument 200 (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 06/20/2012)

06/19/2012 200 EXHIBIT − Minutes APSB−06/05/12 re 199 MOTION for declaration of PartialUnitary Status as to Student Activities by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 06/27/2012)

06/20/2012 197 MOTION to Amend/Correct 191 MOTION Unitary Status−Activities with consentby School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposedorder)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

06/20/2012 Set Motion Hearing as to 199 MOTION for declaration of Partial Unitary Status asto Student Activities. Motion day set for 8/7/2012 10:30 AM in Alexandria, 2ndfloor before Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

07/11/2012 201 MINUTE ENTRY: August 7, 2012 hearing re 162 MOTION for Declaration ofTeacher Assignments and Staff Assignments filed by School Board of AvoyellesParish, 199 AMENDED MOTION for declaration of Partial Unitary Status as toStudent Activities filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish, 191 MOTIONUnitary Status−Activities filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish, RESET for8/24/2012 10:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed byJudge Dee D Drell on 07/11/12. (crt,Guillot, M) (Entered: 07/11/2012)

08/24/2012 202 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: MOTION HEARINGheld on 8/24/2012 re 162 MOTION for Declaration of Teacher Assignments andStaff Assignments filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish, 199 AMENDEDMOTION for declaration of Partial Unitary Status as to Student Activities filed bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish, 191 MOTION Unitary Status−Activities filedby School Board of Avoyelles Parish, IN CHAMBERS CONFERENCE held on8/24/2012. The Avoyelles Parish School Board has 30 days to file a response as tothe written policy for which the cheerleaders and majorettes are selected. TheCourt declared the School District Unitary in the areas of Teacher Assignments andStaff Assignments. A written ruling will follow. (Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux)(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 08/24/2012)

08/24/2012 203 WITNESS LIST of witnesses called at the 8/24/12 motion hearing (restrictedaccess). (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 08/24/2012)

08/24/2012 204 EXHIBIT LIST of exhibits admitted at the 8/24/12 motion hearing. (crt,Roaix, G)(Entered: 08/24/2012)






























08/30/2012 205 SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION Declaring APSB Unitary in area of Student Activitesby School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit, # 4 Proposed order ProposedOrder)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to reflect document as supplemental on9/11/2012 (Kennedy, T). (Entered: 08/30/2012)

09/13/2012 206 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 205 MOTION Declaring APSB Unitary in areaof Student Activites filed by Allen Holmes. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 09/13/2012)

09/21/2012 207 RESPONSE to Motion re 205 MOTION Declaring APSB Unitary in area ofStudent Activites filed by USA. (aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

09/25/2012 208 ORDER denying 140 Motion to Life Permanent Injunction and Declare UnitaryStatus as to Facilities; denying 147 Motion to Approve School Board CapitalOutlay Plan and Construction ; denying 189 Motion to Re−Urge Unitary Status inFacilities. Revised motions may be filed at any time. Signed by Judge Dee D Drellon 9/24/12. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 09/25/2012)

09/25/2012 209 ORDER granting 162 Motion for Declaration of Teacher Assignments and StaffAssignments. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the AvoyellesParish School District is declared unitary in the areas of staff and faculty. IT ISFURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that all outstanding ordersand injunctions herein, in the measure that they apply to the areas of staff andfaculty, are hereby dissolved. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED ANDDECREED that this Court's supervision over the operations of the AvoyellesParish School District in the areas of staff and faculty is hereby relinquished andfulled terminated. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 9/24/12. (crt,Roaix, G)(Entered: 09/25/2012)

10/08/2012 210 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 205 MOTION Declaring APSB Unitary in areaof Student Activites with opposition by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Six page resolution exhibit)(aty,Riddle, Charles)(Entered: 10/08/2012)

10/08/2012 211 PROPOSED ORDER re 210 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 205 MOTIONDeclaring APSB Unitary in area of Student Activites with opposition by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text to more accuratelyidentify the pleading submitted on 10/12/2012. (Kennedy, T) (Entered:10/08/2012)

10/25/2012 212 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding 210 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 205MOTION Declaring APSB Unitary in area of Student Activites with opposition .Motions referred to Dee D Drell. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 10/25/2012)

12/14/2012 213 JUDGMENT re: 191 Motion for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as to StudentActivities; 199 Amended Motion for Declaration of Partial Unitary Status as toStudent Activities; 205 Motion to Submit Majorette and Cheerleader Policy as toStudent Activities; 210 Amended Motion to Submit Amended Majorette andCheerleader Policy as to student Activities. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED ANDDECREED that the Avoyelles Parish School District is declared unitary in the areaof extracurricular activities. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED ANDDECREED that all outstanding orders and injunctions herein, in the measure thatthey apply to the area of extracurricular activities, are hereby dissolved. IT ISFURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that this Court'ssupervision over the operations of the Avoyelles Parish School District in the areaof extracurricular activities is hereby relinquished and fully terminated. Signed byChief Judge Dee D Drell on 12/14/12. (crt,Burge, J) (Entered: 12/17/2012)

12/19/2012 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings held beforeChief Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 12/19/2012.(crt,Burge, J) (Entered: 12/19/2012)

12/21/2012 214 ORDER: A Status Conference set for 2/28/2013 beginning at 9:30 AM inChambers before Chief Judge Dee D Drell. Only parties to the litigation, theircounsel, members of the Avoyelles Parish School Board, Superintendent Lemoine,Assistant Superintendent Prater, Finance Director Bonnette, MaintenanceSupervisor Marcotte, and the experts assigned to the matter may attend theconference. No further motions regarding unitary status or approval of any
































long−term capital outlay plan should be filed prior to the status conference.However, motions related to specific spending projects needing review beforeMarch 2013 may be submitted. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 12/21/12.(crt,Guillot, M) (Entered: 12/21/2012)

01/03/2013 215 ORDER: The Avoyelles Parish School Board shall furnish the followingdocumentation to the Court on or before February 1, 2013: (1) all minutes of the"Board Member Screening Committee," which has come to be known as the"Needs Assessment Committee," reflecting any activity involved in confecting theproposed "Seven Year Plan;" and (2) all similar minutes of the ad hoc committeecreated following the August 24, 2012 hearing and status conference. Signed byChief Judge Dee D Drell on 01/02/13. (crt,Guillot, M) (Entered: 01/03/2013)

02/01/2013 216 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Submit with consent sought but not yetobtained by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order,# 2 Exhibit Minutes of NAC Meettings)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 02/01/2013)

02/01/2013 217 ORDER granting 216 Motion for Leave to Submit Minutes. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 2/1/13. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 02/01/2013)

02/01/2013 218 EXHIBIT − Minutes of meetings held by the Needs Assessment Committee of theAvoyelles Parish School Board by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 02/01/2013)

02/15/2013 219 MOTION Approval of Construction by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Minutes for BELA, # 2 Exhibit Seven Year Plan, # 3Exhibit BELA Plans, # 4 Exhibit Bordelonville Appraisal, # 5 Proposed orderProposed Order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

02/25/2013 220 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct 216 MOTION for Leave to File Motion toSubmit with consent sought but not yet obtained by School Board of AvoyellesParish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed exhibit Minutes of NAC, # 2 Proposed orderProposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 02/25/2013)

02/26/2013 221 ORDER granting 220 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by Judge Drell on2/26/13. (crt,Kennedy, T) Modified on 3/4/2013 (Kennedy, T). (Entered:02/27/2013)

02/26/2013 222 SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBIT re 218 Exhibit by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 02/27/2013)

03/27/2013 223 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT Approving Motion To Construct Facilities bySchool Board of Avoyelles Parish re 219 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,.(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 03/27/2013)

04/02/2013 224 ORDER granting 219 Motion Approval of Construction. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 4/2/13. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 04/02/2013)

07/08/2013 225 MOTION Motion To Approve Leasing Of Mansura and Bunkie Middle SchoolGymnasiums by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposedorder, # 2 Exhibit Lease Agreements)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 07/08/2013)

07/09/2013 226 ORDER granting 225 Motion to Approve Leasing. IT IS ORDERED that theAvoyelles Parish School Board's Motion to Approve the leasing of Bunkie MiddleSchool to Kingdom Life Fellowship Ambassador Center, Inc. a/k/a Carver HighCommunity Center of Bunkie and the leasing of Mansura Middle School to theAMBC/KIDD Organization is hereby granted. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drellon 07/09/13. (crt,Guillot, M) (Entered: 07/09/2013)

07/11/2013 227 First MOTION Approval of Bid Acceptance by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

07/16/2013 228 ORDER 227 Motion, IT IS ORDERED THAT, the Avoyelles Parish School Boardmotion for approval of two construction projects, 1. Bunkie Elementary Learningacademy Gymnasium Project and 2. Riverside Elementary Restroom Facility beapproved and constructed with funds as proposed by the Avoyelles Parish SchoolBoard in the amounts as stated in the low bids accepted by the School Board.Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 7/16/13. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered:




































07/16/2013)

08/02/2013 229 MOTION to Withdraw Ryan C. Wilson as Attorney by USA. (Attachments: # 1Proposed order)(aty,Wilson, Ryan) (Entered: 08/02/2013)

08/07/2013 230 ORDER granting 229 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Ryan ChristopherWilson terminated. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 8/6/13. (crt,Kennedy, T)(Entered: 08/07/2013)

08/18/2013 231 MOTION Reurge Facilities by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 08/18/2013)

09/09/2013 232 MOTION to Enroll Aaron Bernell Zisser as Counsel filed by USA (Attorney AaronBernell Zisser added to party USA(pty:pla)) (Attachments: # 1 Proposedorder)(aty,Zisser, Aaron) Modified event to more accurately identify the pleadingsubmitted on 9/10/2013 .(Kennedy, T) (Entered: 09/09/2013)

09/09/2013 233 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 231 MOTION Reurge Facilities filed by USA.(aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 09/09/2013)

09/09/2013 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Aaron Bernell Zisser on behalf of USA regarding232 MOTION to Enroll as Counsel. Action taken: Modified event to moreaccurately identify the pleading submitted. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 09/10/2013)

09/11/2013 234 ORDER granting 232 Motion to Enroll Aaron B Zisser as Counsel. Signed byMagistrate Judge James D Kirk on 9/11/13. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 09/11/2013)

10/01/2013 235 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 231 MOTION ReurgeFacilities . Motion day set for 11/15/2013 before Chief Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

10/06/2013 236 MOTION For replacement of bleachers by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Minutes of School Board, # 2 Proposedorder)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 10/06/2013)

10/11/2013 237 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 236 MOTION Forreplacement of bleachers . Motion day set for 11/15/2013 before Chief Judge DeeD Drell. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

11/01/2013 238 RESPONSE to Motion re 236 MOTION For replacement of bleachers filed byUSA. (aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 11/01/2013)

11/06/2013 239 ORDER granting 236 Motion for bleacher replacements at Marksville High SchoolGymnasium. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 11/6/13. (crt,Roaix, G)(Entered: 11/06/2013)

11/06/2013 240 ORDER An in−person Status Conference is set for 1/22/2014 09:30 AM beforeChief Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 11/6/13.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 11/06/2013)

01/03/2014 241 MINUTE ENTRY: Considering the issues to be addressed at the upcoming statusconference, the Court will require Mr. Franz Marshall to participate in theconference by telephone beginning at 9:30 AM CST (8:30 AM EST) on January22, 2014. Mr. Marshall's office should contact Chambers in advance to obtain theappropriate telephone number. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 01/02/14.(crt,Guillot, M) (Entered: 01/03/2014)

01/13/2014 242 First MOTION Approval of Project by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed order )(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to removeduplicate naming of attachment on 1/13/2014 (Kennedy, T). (Entered: 01/13/2014)

01/16/2014 243 ORDER granting 242 Motion Approval of Project. Signed by Chief Judge Dee DDrell on 1/16/14. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 01/16/2014)

01/17/2014 244 MINUTE ENTRY: The in−person Status Conference presently set for begin at9:30 a.m. on 1/22/2014 is reset to begin at 11:00 AM on that same date, beforeChief Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 1/17/14.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 01/17/2014)

































01/22/2014 245 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY ENTRY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings heldbefore Chief Judge Dee D Drell: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/22/2014.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 01/29/2014)

02/04/2014 246 RESPONSE to Motion re 242 First MOTION Approval of Project filed by USA.(aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 02/04/2014)

02/05/2014 247 RESPONSE to Motion re 242 First MOTION Approval of Project filed by AllenHolmes. (crt,Putch, A) (Entered: 02/06/2014)

02/25/2014 248 ORDER Setting all pending unitary status motions ( 231 MOTION ReurgeFacilities) for hearing to be held on 7/24−25/2014 at 09:30 AM in the AlexandriaCourt House before Chief Judge Dee D Drell. Counsel for the School Board shouldfile the motion regarding student assignment well in advance of the hearing date, toallow for appropriate responses. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on02/25/2014. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 02/26/2014)

02/26/2014 249 Second Proposed Order Granting Motion by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text to more accurately identify the pleadingsubmitted on 2/28/2014 (Kennedy, T). (Entered: 02/26/2014)

02/28/2014 250 ORDER . 242 First MOTION Approval of Project filed by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish is GRANTED. and the Order Approving motion to constructfacilities 224 is AMENDED to allow the Avoyelles Parish School Board to utilize$300,000.00 from the Katrina Contingency Fund to renovate the transitionalbuilding at Avoyelles High School. Additionally, the rights of all parties to submitadditional briefs on unitary status issues are reserved, Signed by Chief Judge DeeD Drell on 2/28/14. (crt,Roaix, G) Modified to correct clerical error 3/5/2014(Roaix, G). (Entered: 02/28/2014)

04/06/2014 251 MOTION for Hearing by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit Facility Motions, # 2 Exhibit F1Timeline, # 3 Exhibit F3 CapitalImprovement, # 4 Exhibit Needs Assessment Process, # 5 Exhibit F5 Spending onFacilities, # 6 Exhibit F6 Facilities and Support, # 7 Exhibit F7 Summary District,# 8 Exhibit F8 District Spending, # 9 Exhibit F9 Cost of Bela Improvements, # 10Exhibit F11 Worksheet for 7 year plan, # 11 Exhibit F12 Use of Haas Auditorium,# 12 Exhibit APSB Total SA1 enrollment over time period, # 13 Exhibit SA2Demographics, # 14 Exhibit SA3 Attendance Affidavit, # 15 Exhibit SA4 SchoolChoice, # 16 Exhibit SA6 LASAS Enrollment Trend, # 17 Exhibit SA14Declaration Affidavit of Residency, # 18 Exhibit Registration Doc., # 19 ExhibitStudent Assignment Policy, # 20 Exhibit CSP 1, # 21 Exhibit CSP 2, # 22 ExhibitCSP 3, # 23 Exhibit CSP 4 Red River Charter, # 24 Exhibit CSP 5 Red RiverCharter, # 25 Exhibit CSP 6 Red River Charter)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered:04/06/2014)

04/06/2014 252 PROPOSED ORDER re 251 MOTION for Hearing by School Board of AvoyellesParish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text to more accurately identify the pleadingsubmitted on 4/7/2014 (Kennedy, T). (Entered: 04/06/2014)

04/06/2014 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Boardof Avoyelles Parish regarding 252 PROPOSED ORDER. Action taken: Modifiedtext to more accurately identify the pleading submitted. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered:04/07/2014)

04/22/2014 253 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply with consentby USA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered:04/22/2014)

04/25/2014 254 ORDER granting 253 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 231MOTION Reurge Facilities . Responses due by 5/28/2014. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 4/24/14. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 04/25/2014)

05/28/2014 255 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by USA. (aty,Zisser, Aaron)Modified to reflect document as deficient on 5/29/2014 (Kennedy, T). Modified toremove deficiency status on 5/30/2014. See document 256 and 258 . (Kennedy, T).(Entered: 05/28/2014)

















































05/28/2014 256 PROPOSED MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 251 MOTION for Hearing filedby USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit)(aty,Zisser, Aaron) Modified to reflect documentas proposed on 5/30/2014 (Kennedy, T). (Entered: 05/28/2014)

05/29/2014 257 NOTICE of Deficiency to Aaron Bernell Zisser on behalf of USA regarding 255Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages . Reason: 1) Either no proposedorder accompanied this motion or the proposed order was not on a separate page.Please see LR7.4.1 or LR58.1 for additional information; 2) A motion for leave tofile must be accompanied by the proposed pleading. The court will not act on sucha motion without reviewing the document sought to be filed. Please refer to LR 7.6for more information. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 05/29/2014)

05/29/2014 258 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by USA re 255 Motion for Leave to FileExcess Pages. (aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 05/29/2014)

06/03/2014 259 ORDER granting 255 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by ChiefJudge Dee D Drell on 6/2/14. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/04/2014)

06/03/2014 260 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 251 MOTION for Hearing filed by USA.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 06/04/2014)

06/22/2014 261 MOTION for Approval of Projects by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified toremove duplicate naming of attachment on 6/24/2014 (Kennedy, T). Modified texton 1/26/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 06/22/2014)

07/01/2014 262 FILED IN ERROR − INCORRECT PDF ATTACHED − MINUTE ENTRY:Telephone conference set for 7/8/2014 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time beforeChief Judge Dee D Drell. Counsel for the Government shall initiate the conferencecall. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 07/01/14. (crt,Burge, J) Modified on7/7/2014 to reflect filed in error (Burge, J). (Entered: 07/01/2014)

07/01/2014 263 NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding 262 Minute Entry. Action taken: Editedtext of entry to reflect Filed in Error − incorrect pdf was attached and correct pdf isattached hereto. Telephone conference set July 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. CentralStandard Time. Counsel for Government shall initiate the conference call.(crt,Burge, J) (Entered: 07/07/2014)

07/08/2014 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings held beforeChief Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 7/8/2014.(crt,Burge, J) (Entered: 07/09/2014)

07/14/2014 264 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 261 MOTION Approval for projects filed byUSA. (aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 07/14/2014)

07/15/2014 265 TRIAL BRIEF by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles)(Entered: 07/15/2014)

07/17/2014 266 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) Joint Proposed Witness List by USA.(aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 07/17/2014)

07/17/2014 267 ORDER The renewed request by the United States to continue the hearingcurrently scheduled for July 24−25, 2014 re 264 Memorandum in Opposition toMotion filed by USA, is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 7/17/14.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 07/17/2014)

07/22/2014 268 DEFICIENT NOTICE of Appearance by Mark A Dann on behalf of USA(Attorney Mark A Dann added to party USA(pty:pla)) (aty,Dann, Mark) Modifiedto reflect document as deficient on 7/23/2014 (Kennedy, T). Modified to remove"?" from docket text on 8/15/2014. See document 275 Oral Motion (Kennedy, T).(Entered: 07/22/2014)

07/22/2014 269 EXHIBIT LIST by USA. (aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 07/22/2014)

07/23/2014 270 EXHIBIT LIST by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified to reflect document as deficient on 7/23/2014 (Kennedy, T). Modified toremove deficiency status on 7/24/2014. See document 274 Corrective Document(Kennedy, T). (Entered: 07/23/2014)




































07/23/2014 271 ORDER granting 261 Motion Approval for projects. IT IS ORDERED that theMotion filed by the Avoyelles Parish School Board be filed and the projectsproposed for construction be made part of the hearing scheduled for July 24, 2014.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the expert reports of Dr. Gordon be filed andmade part of the record including, but not limited to the reports on Facilities,Student Assignments and Discipline. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on7/22/14. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 07/23/2014)

07/23/2014 272 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 270 Exhibit List. Reason: This document is notaccompanied by a certificate of service as required by Fed.R.Civ.P. 5(d).(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 07/23/2014)

07/23/2014 273 NOTICE of Deficiency to Mark A Dann on behalf of USA regarding 268 Notice ofAppearance. Reason: This party is already represented by other counsel. Pleaserefer to provisions under LR83.2.12 regarding appearance of other counsel toensure compliance with this rule. A motion to enroll as co−counsel or to substitutecounsel (signed by the current counsel of record) is required to remedy thissituation. (Please also refer to LR5.7.08 regarding electronic filing of documentsrequiring signatures of more than one party.). (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered:07/23/2014)

07/24/2014 274 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Certificate filed by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 270 Exhibit List . (aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered:07/24/2014)

07/24/2014 275 ORAL MOTION for Mark A. Dann to Enroll as Counsel by USA. (crt,Roaix, G)(Entered: 07/29/2014)

07/24/2014 276 MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Dee D Drell: granting 275Motion to Enroll as Counsel. ; MOTION HEARING held on 7/24/2014 re 231MOTION Reurge Facilities filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. The caselaid over to until 9:30 a.m. on the following day. (Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux)(Roaix, G). (Entered: 07/29/2014)

07/25/2014 277 MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Dee D Drell: MOTIONHEARING held on 7/25/2014 re 231 MOTION Reurge Facilities filed by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. An order setting the deadlines for briefs shall follow.(Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux) (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 07/30/2014)

07/25/2014 278 WITNESS LIST filed of witnesses that testified at the motion hearing on July 24,2014 and July 25, 2014 (restricted access). (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 07/30/2014)

07/25/2014 279 EXHIBIT LIST of exhibits admitted at the motion hearing on July 24, 2014 andJuly 25, 2014. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 07/30/2014)

07/30/2014 280 ORDER: As discussed at the 277 Motion Hearing, the Court sets the followingdeadlines: (1) Compliance Deadline set for 8/8/2014 for briefing regarding the TenYear Plan, (2) Second Compliance Deadline set for 9/9/2014 for briefing regardingunitary status in the area of facilities, (3) Discovery deadline 10/1/2014, (4) Notifythe Court on or before 10/1/2014 on inability to agree on the remaining Greenfactors, (5) If ordered, mediation shall be completed on or before 11/15/2014, and(6) If needed, a hearing on any pending motions will be held from 12/8/14 −12/11/14 with the first day beginning at 9:30 AM. Signed by Chief Judge Dee DDrell on 7/30/14. (crt,Whidden, C) (Entered: 07/31/2014)

08/06/2014 281 MEMORANDUM in Support re 261 MOTION Approval for projects Ten−YearConstruction Projects filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle,Charles) (Entered: 08/06/2014)

08/08/2014 282 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 261 MOTION forApproval for Ten Year Construction Projects filed by USA. (aty,Zisser, Aaron)Modified text on 8/14/2014 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 08/08/2014)

08/11/2014 283 ORDER: Per the August 8, 2014 telephone conference, the offsite alternativeplacement program may be implemented on a trial basis for the Fall 2014 semester.Any motion challenging the continuation of the program must be filed on or beforeOctober 1, 2014, with any responses being due on or before October 15, 2014. If























needed, such motion will be taken up with other pending motions at the December8−11 2014 hearing. Compliance Deadline set for 10/1/2014. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 08/10/14. (crt,Burge, J) (Entered: 08/11/2014)

08/18/2014 284 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed forHearing on Motion to Re−Urge Unitary Status as to Facilities held on 7/24/2014before Chief Judge Dee D Drell. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux, Telephonenumber (318) 442−3080. Pages: 1−173 Transcript may be viewed at the courtpublic terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline forRelease of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained throughPACER or the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/11/2014. RedactedTranscript Deadline set for 9/22/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for11/20/2014. (crt,Primeaux, M) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

08/18/2014 285 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings filed forHearing on Motion to Re−Urge Unitary Status as to Facilities held on 7/25/2014before Judge Dee D Drell. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux, Telephone number(318) 442−3080. Pages: 174−250 Transcript may be viewed at the court publicterminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Releaseof Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or theCourt Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/11/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadlineset for 9/22/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/20/2014.(crt,Primeaux, M) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

08/29/2014 286 DEFICIENT MOTION for Edward Larvadain, Jr. and Malcolm X. Larvadain toEnroll as Counsel by Allen Holmes. (Attorney Malcolm Xerxes Larvadain added toparty Allen Holmes(pty:intvp))(aty,Larvadain, Malcolm) Modified to reflectdocument as deficient on 8/29/2014 (Kennedy, T). Modified to remove "?" text on9/19/2014. Motion resubmitted in its entirety. See Doc No 292 (Yocum, M).(Entered: 08/29/2014)

08/29/2014 287 NOTICE of Deficiency to Malcolm Xerxes Larvadain on behalf of Allen Holmesregarding 286 MOTION for Edward Larvadain, Jr. and Malcolm X. Larvadain toEnroll as Counsel . Reason: Either no proposed order accompanied this motion orthe proposed order was not on a separate page. Please see LR7.4.1 or LR58.1 foradditional information. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 08/29/2014)

09/08/2014 288 MEMORANDUM in Support re 231 MOTION Reurge Facilities Unitary Statusfiled by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Email Noticeof denial Charlter Schools)(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 09/08/2014)

09/08/2014 289 DEFICIENT MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 231 MOTION Reurge Facilitiesfiled by USA. (aty,Dann, Mark) Modified to reflect document as deficient on9/9/2014 (Kennedy, T). Modified to remove "?" from docket text on 9/10/2014.Document resubmitted in its entirety as document 291 Corrective Document.(Kennedy, T) (Entered: 09/08/2014)

09/09/2014 290 NOTICE of Deficiency to Mark A Dann on behalf of USA regarding 289Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Reason: A table of contents and table ofcases, statutes and other authorities is required for a brief which exceeds ten pages.Please see LR7.8 for specific requirements regarding table of contents.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 09/09/2014)

09/09/2014 291 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Corrected Post−Hearing Brief filed by USAregarding 289 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion . (aty,Dann, Mark) (Entered:09/09/2014)

09/19/2014 292 MOTION and proposed order for Malcolm X. Larvadain and Edward Larvadain,Jr. to Enroll as Counsel by Allen Holmes. (aty,Larvadain, Malcolm) Modified toindicate proposed order is included with pdf image of main document on 9/19/2014(Yocum, M). (Entered: 09/19/2014)

09/23/2014 293 ORDER granting 292 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Added as counsel Malcolm XLarvadain and Edward Larvadain, Jr for Allen Holmes. Signed by Chief Judge DeeD Drell on 09/22/2014. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 09/23/2014)





















09/29/2014 294 ORDER DENYING AT MOOT 231 Motion to Re−Urge Unitary Status inFacilities. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 9/29/14. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered:09/29/2014)

10/02/2014 295 MINUTE ENTRY: Telephone Conference is set for 10/7/2014 06:00 PM CentralStandard Time, before Chief Judge Dee D Drell. Aaron Zisser, as well as FranzMarshall and/or Mark Dann shall attend on behalf of the Government. Dr. Gordonshould also be included and may be reached at 828−696−9753. Counsel for theGovernment shall initiate the call with all counsel and the undersigned. Signed byChief Judge Dee D Drell on 10/1/14. (crt,Roaix, G) Modified on 10/2/2014 (Roaix,G). (Entered: 10/02/2014)

10/07/2014 296 MINUTE ENTRY: Telephone conference with all parties scheduled to begin at6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 7, 2014 is RESET to begin at 4:30p.m. Central Standard Time. Counsel for Government shall initiate call with Dr.Gordon to also be included and reached at 828−696−6793. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 10/07/14. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 10/07/2014)

10/07/2014 297 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY ENTRY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings heldbefore Chief Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on10/7/2014. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 10/08/2014)

10/08/2014 298 ORDER: As discussed at the Telephone Conference on October 7, 2014, IT ISORDERED that the hearing currently set for December 8−11, 2014 is UPSET, andRE−SET for May 11−15, 2015 if mediation is not successful in resolving theremaining issues regarding unitary status. The parties are to contact Dr. Perry Batesand arrange for an appropriate mediation as to all unresolved issues. IT ISFURTHER ORDERED that all expert depositions must be completed on or before11/15/2014. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 10/8/2014. (crt,Yocum, M)(Entered: 10/09/2014)

11/06/2014 299 First MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Expert Depositions Deadline with consentby USA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Zisser, Aaron) Modified event andtext on 11/6/2014 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 11/06/2014)

11/06/2014 300 ORDER granting 299 Motion for Extension. ORDERED that the Parties shallcomplete expert depositions by December 2, 2014. Signed by Chief Judge Dee DDrell on 11/06/14. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 11/06/2014)

11/19/2014 301 DEFICIENT ? MOTION to Quash Deposition scheduled for December 2, 2014,MOTION for Hearing by Allen Holmes. (Attachments: # 1 Proposedorder)(crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 11/19/2014)

11/19/2014 302 NOTICE of Deficiency to Malcolm Xerxes Larvadain, Edward Larvadain, Jr onbehalf of Allen Holmes regarding 301 DEFICIENT ? MOTION to Quash,MOTION for Hearing. Reason: Please refer to provisions under LR83.2.12regarding appearance of other counsel to ensure compliance with this rule.(crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 11/19/2014)

11/20/2014 303 MINUTE ENTRY:, Telephone Conference with all parties set 11/21/2014 at 11:00AM Central Standard time before Chief Judge Dee D Drell. Counsel for theGovernment shall initiate the call with all counsel and the undersigned. Signed byChief Judge Dee D Drell on 11/20/14. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 11/20/2014)

11/21/2014 304 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY ENTRY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings heldbefore Chief Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on11/21/2014. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 11/24/2014)

11/25/2014 305 ORDER The report of the Government's expert, Edward Fergus shall be furnishedto opposing counsel by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, November 28, 2014. If thereport is not furnished as ordered, the expert will not be allowed to testify. Nofurther extensions will be granted. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 11/25/14.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 11/25/2014)

11/25/2014 306 DEFICIENT MOTION to continue Deposition and Mediation by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Markeddeficient ?, modified event type and text on 11/26/2014 (Dunford, T). Modified toremove "?" text on 12/12/2014. Motion ruled on 11/26/2014 (Yocum, M).



















(Entered: 11/25/2014)

11/26/2014 307 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 306 MOTION to Continue. Reason: needs consentstatement per LR 7.9. (crt,Dunford, T) (Entered: 11/26/2014)

11/26/2014 308 ORDER denying 306 Motion to Continue. The Court declines the relief requestedat this point and provides additional guidance as set forth in the Order. Signed byChief Judge Dee D Drell on 11/26/14. (crt,Smilie, C) (Entered: 11/26/2014)

01/05/2015 309 First MOTION to Withdraw Aaron B. Zisser as Attorney by USA. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Zisser, Aaron) (Entered: 01/05/2015)

01/06/2015 310 ORDER granting 309 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Aaron BernellZisser terminated. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 01/06/2015. (crt,Yocum,M) (Entered: 01/06/2015)

01/26/2015 311 ORDER APPROVING the "Ten Year Plan" as addressed in the 261 MOTION forApproval of Projects filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish and in Open Courton July 24−25, 2014. Further issues regarding unitary status remain to be decided.Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 01/25/2015. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered:01/26/2015)

02/25/2015 312 MINUTE ENTRY: An in−person status conference is set to begin at 10:30 A.M.Central Standard Time on March 6, 2015. All Avoyelles Parish School Boardmembers must attend. The Government may participate by telephone. State SenatorEric LaFleur and State Representative Robert Johnson may attend as well. Thestatus conference will be limited to a discussion of the issues regarding Section 16property and the settlement reached in case number 08−cv−1374. Specifically theCourt expects discussions regarding the impact of School Board decisions on thisdesegregation case. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 02/25/15. (crt,Bunting,M) (Entered: 02/25/2015)

03/06/2015 MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Dee D Drell: STATUSCONFERENCE held on 3/6/2015. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 03/09/2015)

03/12/2015 313 Ex Parte MOTION to Approve Sale of Property with consent by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Resolution, # 2 Exhibit Appraisal, # 3Exhibit Intergovernmental Agreement, # 4 Exhibit Plat, # 5 Proposedorder)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text on 3/12/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered:03/12/2015)

03/12/2015 314 RESPONSE to Motion re 313 Ex Parte MOTION to Approve Sale of Propertywith consent filed by USA. (aty,Dann, Mark) (Entered: 03/12/2015)

03/21/2015 315 FILED IN ERROR. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSION. COUNSEL REQUESTEDTO RESUBMIT. Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct with consent by allparties by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order OnAmended Motion)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified to indicate Filed in Error on3/24/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 03/21/2015)

03/23/2015 316 ORDER mooting 251 Motion for Hearing. A hearing is set for May 11, 2015.Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 3/23/15. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered:03/23/2015)

03/24/2015 317 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 313 Ex Parte MOTION to Approve Sale ofProperty with consent by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1Proposed pleading Amended Motion, # 2 Proposed order , # 3 Proposed Exhibit Ato Amended Motion, # 4 Proposed Exhibit B to Amended Motion, # 5 ProposedExhibit C to Amended Motion, # 6 Proposed Exhibit D to Amended Motion, # 7Proposed Proposed Order to Allow Sale)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified docketentry relationship and text on 3/24/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 03/24/2015)

03/24/2015 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Boardof Avoyelles Parish regarding 315 FILED IN ERROR. INCOMPLETESUBMISSION. COUNSEL REQUESTED TO RESUBMIT. Amended MOTIONto Amend/Correct with consent by all parties. Action taken: Edited entry to reflectFiled in Error and counsel advised to resubmit filing. Pleadings resubmitted as Doc



































No 317 . (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 03/24/2015)

03/25/2015 318 ORDER granting 317 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by Chief Judge Dee DDrell on 3/24/15. (crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 03/26/2015)

03/25/2015 319 AMENDED MOTION to Approve Sale of Hessmer School Recreational BallFields by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Proposed order)(crt,Kennedy, T)(Entered: 03/26/2015)

03/25/2015 320 ORDER granting 319 Amended Motion to Approve Sale of Hessmer SchoolRecreational Ball Fields. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 3/25/15.(crt,Kennedy, T) (Entered: 03/26/2015)

04/15/2015 321 Ex Parte MOTION to Notify Court Of Funding Mechanism by School Board ofAvoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles) Modifiedtext on 4/17/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 04/15/2015)

04/16/2015 322 Copy of LETTER from Allen Holmes to Edward Larvadain, Jr and Malcolm XLarvadain informing the counsel that their representation is no longer needed.NOTE: Intervenor Plaintiff has been made pro se and Counsel will be removedfrom receiving notice of filings in this matter. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered:04/17/2015)

04/17/2015 323 ORDER granting 321 Motion to Notify Court Of Funding Mechanism. The filingis allowed and the court accepts the funding mechanism for the Ten YearConstruction Plan of the Avoyelles Parish School Board. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 04/16/2015. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 04/17/2015)

04/20/2015 324 DEFICIENT MOTION for Mark Jeansonne to Enroll as Counsel by Allen Holmes.(Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Attorney Mark A Jeansonne added to party AllenHolmes(pty:intvp))(crt,Yocum, M) Modified to remove "?" text on 4/22/2015.Motion resubmitted in its entirety. See Doc No 326 (Yocum, M). (Entered:04/21/2015)

04/21/2015 325 NOTICE of Deficiency to Mark A Jeansonne on behalf of Allen Holmes regarding324 DEFICIENT ? MOTION for Mark Jeansonne to Enroll as Counsel. Reason:the proposed order was not on a separate page. Please see LR7.4.1 or LR58.1 foradditional information. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 04/21/2015)

04/22/2015 326 Ex Parte MOTION and proposed order for Mark Jeansonne to Enroll as Counsel byAllen Holmes. (aty,Jeansonne, Mark) Modified text to indicate proposed orderincluded with pdf image of main document on 4/22/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered:04/22/2015)

04/23/2015 327 ORDER granting 326 Motion to Enroll Mark Jeansonne as Counsel for AllenHolmes. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 04/23/2015. (crt,Yocum, M)(Entered: 04/23/2015)

05/08/2015 328 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Order by USA, Allen Holmes, School Boardof Avoyelles Parish . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Exhibit ProposedOrder Ex. A, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. B, # 4 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. C,# 5 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. D, # 6 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. E, # 7 ExhibitProposed Order Ex. F, # 8 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. G, # 9 Exhibit ProposedOrder Ex. H, # 10 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. I, # 11 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex.J, # 12 Exhibit Proposed Order Ex. K)(aty,Dann, Mark) Modified filers on5/12/2015 (Kennedy, T). (Entered: 05/08/2015)

05/21/2015 329 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT UNDER SEAL ofProceedings filed for Status Conference held on 3/6/2015 before Chief Judge DeeD Drell. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux, Telephone number (318) 442−3808.Pages: 1−41. (crt,Primeaux, M) (Entered: 05/21/2015)

05/21/2015 330 CONSENT ORDER terminating 328 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Orderfiled by School Board of Avoyelles Parish, Allen Holmes, USA: The district ishereby declared unitary status in areas of student assignment and discipline; Courtretains jurisdiction for 3 years, until 6/1/18, for monitoring purposes. Partiesreserve right to file motions to enforce consent order but will attempt to resolve










































with district for 30 days. At end of 3 year period, the district may file a motion todismiss; other parties may show cause why not to dismiss. See attached PDF forspecifics. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on May 21, 2015. (Attachments: # 1Attachments)(crt,Dunford, T) (Entered: 05/21/2015)

05/21/2015 331 ADDITIONAL REASONS FOR RULING: Court recognizes the exceptionalefforts of Dr William Gordon, Dr Dwayne Lemoine, Dr Charles Riddle, Mr AllenHolmes, Mr Franz Marshall, and Mr Mark Dann, et al. Signed by Chief Judge DeeD Drell on May 21, 2015. (crt,Dunford, T) (Entered: 05/21/2015)

05/25/2015 332 MOTION for Leave to File Mot. Leave to cross−claim by Allen Holmes.(aty,Jeansonne, Mark) Modified on 5/26/2015 to reflect submission asDeficient(Williams, L). Modified on 5/27/2015 to remove deficiency notation −see doc 334 Proposed Crossclaim(Williams, L). (Entered: 05/25/2015)

05/26/2015 333 NOTICE of Deficiency to Mark A Jeansonne on behalf of Allen Holmes regarding332 DEFICIENT? MOTION for Leave to File Mot. Leave to cross−claim withconsent sought but not yet obtained . Reason: A motion for leave to file must beaccompanied by the proposed pleading. The court will not act on such a motionwithout reviewing the document sought to be filed. Please refer to LR 7.6 for moreinformation. (crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 05/26/2015)

05/26/2015 334 Proposed CROSSCLAIM against USA filed by Allen Holmes.(aty,Jeansonne,Mark) (Entered: 05/26/2015)

05/29/2015 335 ORDER re 332 Cross MOTION for Leave to File Mot. Leave to cross−claim withconsent sought but not yet obtained filed by Allen Holmes. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 05/29/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Order not Considered)(crt,Williams,L) (Entered: 06/01/2015)

05/29/2015 336 MOTION for Attorney Fees and/or Costs and Expenses by Allen Holmes.(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 06/01/2015)

06/02/2015 337 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 336 MOTION forAttorney Fees. Motion day set for 7/17/2015 before Chief Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 06/02/2015)

06/17/2015 338 MINUTES (TEXT ONLY ENTRY − NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings heldbefore Chief Judge Dee D Drell: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 6/17/2015.(crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 06/18/2015)

06/23/2015 339 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 336 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by USA.(aty,Dann, Mark) Modified text to more accurately reflect pleading submitted on6/23/2015 (Yocum, M). (Entered: 06/23/2015)

06/23/2015 340 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 336 MOTION for Attorney Fees claimed byAllen Holmes filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles)(Entered: 06/23/2015)

06/29/2015 341 REPLY to Response to Motion re 336 MOTION for Attorney Fees, 332 MOTIONfor Leave to File cross−claim with consent sought but not yet obtained filed byAllen Holmes. (aty,Jeansonne, Mark) Modified on 6/30/2015 to more accuratelyidentify document (Dauterive, C). (Entered: 06/29/2015)

06/29/2015 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Mark A Jeansonne on behalf of Allen Holmesregarding document filed as 341 Supplemental Memorandum in Support ofMotion. Action taken: Modified docket entry to more accurately identify as 341REPLY to Response to Motion. (crt,Dauterive, C) (Entered: 06/30/2015)

07/07/2015 342 MINUTE ENTRY: The Court has received a letter from Red River CharterAcademy Inc. Said letter is to be filed and entered as part of the record of theseproceedings. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 07/07/2015. (crt,Williams, L)(Entered: 07/08/2015)

07/07/2015 343 LETTER dated 6/28/2015 from Red River Charter Academy Inc to Judge Drell(crt,Williams, L) (Entered: 07/08/2015)


























10/29/2015 344 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Allen Holmes. (aty,Larvadain, Malcolm) Modifiedtext and filing party and to indicate submission is deficient on 10/30/2015 (Yocum,M). Modified to remove deficient notation per chambers on 3/21/2016 (Yocum,M). (Entered: 10/29/2015)

10/29/2015 345 MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to William Gordon,[email protected], re: 344 Motion for Attorney Fees returned marked:Delivery Failure Report; Recipient address rejected. Action taken: SBA removedemail address for Interested Party William Gordon. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered:10/30/2015)

10/30/2015 346 NOTICE of Deficiency to Malcolm Xerxes Larvadain on behalf of Allen Holmesregarding 344 DEFICIENT MOTION for Attorney Fees. Reason: This motionrequires a memorandum in support. Please see LR7.4 for more specificinformation. (crt,Yocum, M) (Entered: 10/30/2015)

11/06/2015 347 MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference set for 12/18/2015 02:00 PM beforeChief Judge Dee D Drell. Mr. Ryan N. Ours will initiate the call with counsel andthe undersigned. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 11/5/15. (crt,Roaix, G)(Entered: 11/06/2015)

11/13/2015 348 RESPONSE to Motion re 344 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by School Boardof Avoyelles Parish. (aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 11/13/2015)

12/01/2015 349 MINUTE ENTRY: The telephone conference tentatively scheduled to begin at2:00 p.m. on December 18, 2015 is continued without date. Signed by Chief JudgeDee D Drell on 11/30/15. (crt,Roaix, G) (Entered: 12/01/2015)

02/08/2016 350 Joint MOTION to Determine Attorneys Fees to be paid to Ed Larvadain by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Demand from Larvadain, # 2Exhibit L/T Larvadain, # 3 Exhibit L/T Larvadain, # 4 Exhibit L/F LarvadainProposal, # 5 Exhibit Agreement, # 6 Exhibit With attached bill, # 7 ExhibitAgreement Letter, # 8 Proposed order) NOTE: See Attachment #6 for Motionsigned by both parties (aty,Riddle, Charles) Modified text and to indicatephysically signed motion included with pdf image of attachment #6 on 2/10/2016(Yocum, M). (Entered: 02/08/2016)

02/10/2016 351 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 350 Joint MOTION toDetermine Attorneys Fees to be paid to Ed Larvadain. Motions referred to Dee DDrell. Motion day set for 3/18/2016 before Chief Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Yocum,M) (Entered: 02/10/2016)

03/29/2016 352 RULING AND ORDER re 336 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by AllenHolmes, 344 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Allen Holmes, 350 JointMOTION to Determine Attorneys Fees to be paid to Ed Larvadain filed by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish; Set Deadlines as to 344 MOTION for Attorney Feesand 350 Joint MOTION to Determine Attorneys Fees to be paid to Ed Larvadain:(Responses due by 4/22/2016, Replies due by 5/6/2016.) Re 336 Motion forAttorney Fees filed by Allen Holmes, IT IS ORDERED that Intervenor and APSBwill confer regarding a compromise on the issue of reimbursement of some amountof Intervenor's expenses incurred during the litigation of this matter during the nextthirty (30) days and shall, afterward, update the court with a status of this issue.Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 3/29/16. (crt,Whidden, C) Modified on3/29/2016 to modify docket text (Whidden, C). (Entered: 03/29/2016)

04/17/2016 353 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 350 Joint MOTION to Determine AttorneysFees to be paid to Ed Larvadain filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 04/17/2016)

05/16/2016 354 ORDER that Intervenor and the Avoyelles Parish School Board shall filecross−motions for partial summary judgment within THIRTY (30) DAYS of theissuance of this order. Each party shall have FIFTEEN (15) DAYS in which torespond to the opposing party's motion. No further briefs shall be filed, unlesspermitted by motion for leave. Signed by Chief Judge Dee D Drell on 05/16/2016.(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/18/2016)

05/31/2016 355 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Allen Holmes. (aty,Jeansonne, Mark)Modified text to reflect deficiency status on 6/7/2016 (Crick, S). Modified to

































remove deficient status on 6/9/2016 − See 361 Corrected Document (Crick, S).Modified on 6/9/2016 to edit text (Crick, S). (Entered: 05/31/2016)

05/31/2016 357 NOTICE of Deficiency to Mark A Jeansonne on behalf of Allen Holmes regarding355 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. Reason: No statement of materialfacts accompanied this motion for partial summary judgment. (crt,Crick, S)(Entered: 06/07/2016)

06/05/2016 356 MOTION for Summary Judgment by School Board of Avoyelles Parish.(Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Riddle, Charles)Modified docket text to reflect deficiency status on 6/7/2016 (Crick, S). Modifiedon 6/8/2016 to remove deficient status. See 359 Corrective Document (Crick, S).(Entered: 06/05/2016)

06/07/2016 358 NOTICE of Deficiency to Charles A Riddle, III on behalf of School Board ofAvoyelles Parish regarding 356 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Reason: Nostatement of material facts accompanied this motion for summary judgment.(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/07/2016)

06/07/2016 359 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Statement of Material Fact filed by SchoolBoard of Avoyelles Parish regarding 358 Notice of Deficiency, 356 MOTION forSummary Judgment . (aty,Riddle, Charles) (Entered: 06/07/2016)

06/08/2016 360 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 356 MOTION forSummary Judgment. Motion day set for 7/15/2016 before Chief Judge Dee D Drell.(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/08/2016)

06/08/2016 361 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT: Statement of Material Facts re: 355 Motion forPartial Summary Judgment by Allen Holmes. (aty,Jeansonne, Mark) Modifiedmotion and docket text on 6/9/2016 (Crick, S). (Entered: 06/08/2016)

06/09/2016 362 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding 355 MOTION forPartial Summary Judgment. Motion day set for 7/15/2016 before Chief Judge DeeD Drell. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 06/09/2016)

06/28/2016 363 MEMORANDUM ORDER: Having received and reviewed all necessary briefs onthis issue, the court finds the issue ripe for decision re 355 Motion for PartialSummary Judgment and 356 Motion for Summary Judgment. IS IS ORDEREDthat the Avoyelles Parish School Board shall pay to Intervenor Allen Holmes thesum of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS. Signed by Chief Judge Dee DDrell on 6/28/16. (crt,Whidden, C) (Entered: 06/28/2016)

06/29/2016 364 MEMORANDUM RULING re 350 Joint MOTION to Determine Attorneys Feesto be paid to Ed Larvadain filed by School Board of Avoyelles Parish. Signed byChief Judge Dee D Drell on 6/29/2016. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

06/29/2016 365 JUDGMENT granting 350 Motion. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED ANDDECREED that the Joint Motion to Determine Fees is GRANTED in that the courtfinds an award of attorney fees in the amount of TWENTY−THREE THOUSANDDOLLARS ($23,000.00) shall be paid by the Avoyelles Parish School Board toattorney Ed Larvadain, Jr., representing full payment on his claim for attorney feesand expenses in the above−captioned school desegregation suit. Signed by ChiefJudge Dee D Drell on 6/29/2016. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

07/22/2016 366 NOTICE of Receipt and Releases and Cancellations of Judgment re 365 Order onMotion for Miscellaneous Relief and 363 Order on Motion for Partial SummaryJudgment, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment submitted by Charles A.Riddle, III, Avoyelles Parish District Attorney. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 07/25/2016)






























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