Stepp, et al v. McClain
| AMBER STEPP, an individual, and as parent and next friend of J.S., a minor child and JONATHON STEPP, an individual, and as parent and next friend of J.S., a minor child |
| KEVIN MCCLAIN, an individual, JASON LOCKHART, an individual, SCOTTIE RUSSELL, an individual, STEVE WOODS, an individual, LESLIE CRANK, an individual, COURTNEY MORELAND, an individual, KATHY ANDERSON, an individual, BILL BLAIR, an individual, TRACY BRYANT, an individual, TALIHINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, an Oklahoma political subdivision, AKA Independent School District No. 52 of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and RUSTY BLUE, an individual |
| 25-7039 |
| May 15, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit |
| Civil Rights - Education |
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| Filing 31 [11230199] Calendar Acknowledgment Form filed by Kathy Anderson, Steve Woods, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland and Scottie Russell in 25-7038. Served on 11/10/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-7038, 25-7039] ASB [Entered: 11/10/2025 01:07 PM] |
| Filing 30 [11228215] Oral argument notice filed. This matter is set for IN PERSON oral argument on 1/21/2026 at 9:00 A.M. Mountain Time in Courtroom III of the Byron White United States Courthouse, Denver, CO. Arguing counsel must carefully review the attached notice. Within 10 days of today's date, arguing counsel must review the argument calendar available on the court's website, and download, complete, and e-file the required calendar form(s). Counsel for amici parties may not participate in argument without written permission from the court. Arguing counsel must check-in at the Clerk's Office 45 minutes prior to the start of arguments. [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 11/03/2025 04:01 PM] |
| Filing 29 [11219981] Paper copies of appellants' consolidated opening brief and reply brief received from Kathy Anderson, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland, Scottie Russell, Steve Woods, and Kevin McClain. [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 10/03/2025 11:36 AM] |
| Filing 28 [11219656] Paper copies of appellees' brief received from Jonathon Stepp and Amber Stepp. [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 10/02/2025 12:15 PM] |
| Filing 27 [11218168] Minute order filed - Pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 31.5, paper copies of all merits briefs that have not already been submitted are now due. This directive extends to briefs not yet filed but does not extend to any appendix volumes filed. All copies must be exact replicas of the electronic filing(s), including all attachments. Number of copies due: 7. Paper copies of appellant/appellee brief due 10/06/2025 by Kathy Anderson, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland, Scottie Russell, Amber Stepp, Jonathon Stepp, Steve Woods and Kevin McClain [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 09/29/2025 12:15 PM] |
| Filing 26 [11214023] Appellant's reply brief filed by Kevin McClain.Served on 09/12/2025. Manner of Service: email. [Edited by AT - Reply brief filed in appeal 25-7039 by Clerk's office.] [25-7039] [Entered: 09/12/2025 02:19 PM] |
| Filing 24 [11208190] Minute order filed - the brief submitted by appellees is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellants' optional reply brief(s) now due 09/12/2025 for Tracy Bryant, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Leslie Crank, Kathy Anderson, Courtney Moreland, Jason Lockhart, Steve Woods, Scottie Russell and Kevin McClain. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 08/25/2025 11:32 AM] |
| Filing 23 [11208017] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp in 25-7038, 25-7039. Served on: 08/22/2025. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? Yes. Word/page count: 11359. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-7038, 25-7039] KNF [Entered: 08/22/2025 09:51 PM] |
| Filing 22 [11199710] Minute order filed - the consolidated brief and consolidated appendix submitted by appellants are accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellees' briefs, or preferably a single consolidated response brief, now due 08/22/2025 for Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 07/23/2025 03:55 PM] |
| Filing 21 [11199692] Appellant's appendix filed by Kathy Anderson, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland, Scottie Russell,Steve Woods and Kevin McClain. Total number of volumes filed: 2. Served on 07/23/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-7038, 25-7039]--[Edited 07/23/2025 by DJD to include Kevin McClain] RT [Entered: 07/23/2025 03:19 PM] |
| Filing 20 [11199683] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by Kathy Anderson, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland, Scottie Russell, Steve Woods and Kevin McClain. Served on 07/23/2025 by email. Oral argument requested? Yes. Word/page count: 9303. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-7038, 25-7039]--[Edited 07/23/2025 by DJD to add Kevin McClain as a filer] RT [Entered: 07/23/2025 03:05 PM] |
| Filing 19 This entry has been removed from the docket.Duplicate appendix filed. [DD] [11199681] Appellant's appendix filed by Kevin McClain. Total number of volumes filed: 2. Served on 07/23/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-7039] JLC [Entered: 07/23/2025 03:01 PM] |
| Filing 18 This entry has been removed from the docket. Duplicate brief filed. [DD] [11199672] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by Kevin McClain. Served on 07/23/2025 by email. Oral argument requested? Yes. Word/page count: 9303. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-7039] JLC [Entered: 07/23/2025 02:43 PM] |
| Filing 16 [11190087] On the court's own motion and pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 33.1, order filed by (CLK) extending time to file appellants brief and appendix until 07/23/2025 for Kathy Anderson, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland, Scottie Russell, Steve Woods and Kevin McClain. [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 06/17/2025 12:52 PM] |
| Filing 15 [11185802] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Wyatt McGuire for Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp in 25-7038, 25-7039. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/30/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 05/30/2025 04:10 PM] |
| Filing 14 [11185765] Notice of Mediation Conference filed by the Tenth Circuit Mediation Office. ZoomGov conference scheduled for 06/17/2025 at 10:00 am (MT). The mediation contact form must be completed and returned to the Mediation Office within four days of the date of this notice. [Please open the Notice for important information.] [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 05/30/2025 03:25 PM] |
| Filing 13 [11185763] Entry of appearance submitted by Wyatt A. McGuire for Appellees Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp in 25-7038, 25-7039 for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 05/30/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-7038, 25-7039]--[Edited 05/30/2025 by ART to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 05/30/2025] WM [Entered: 05/30/2025 03:23 PM] |
| Filing 12 [11185508] Filed (text-only) notice record is complete in case 25-7039. Served on 05/30/2025. Appellants' opening brief(s) and single, consolidated appendix due on 07/09/2025 for Kathy Anderson, Bill Blair, Rusty Blue, Tracy Bryant, Leslie Crank, Jason Lockhart, Courtney Moreland, Scottie Russell, Steve Woods and Kevin McClain. Please refer to the 05/29/2025 [ # 8 ] Order for further information regarding briefing. [25-7039, 25-7038] [Entered: 05/30/2025 08:24 AM] |
| Filing 11 [11185408] Minute order filed - a notice has been filed that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Notice due that record is complete by 06/05/2025 for Bonnie Hackler, Clerk of Court (oclk). (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-7039] [Entered: 05/29/2025 03:56 PM] |
| Filing 10 [11185404] Entry of appearance filed by Kelsey Nicole Frobisher Schremme and Joseph Blake Johnson for Amber Stepp, Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n (parties listed previously disclosed). Served on 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-7039] [Entered: 05/29/2025 03:50 PM] |
| Filing 9 [11185394] Entry of appearance filed by Jason Lee Callaway and Whitney Mackey Eschenheimer for Kevin McClain. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-7039] [Entered: 05/29/2025 03:22 PM] |
| Filing 8 [11185383] Order filed by Clerk of the Court consolidating appeals 25-7038 and 25-7039 for preparation of the appendix, consolidated briefing to the extent practicable, oral argument (if granted), and submission to a panel of judges. Appellants' opening brief(s) and the consolidated appendix shall be due 40 days from the date the district court clerk notifies the parties and the circuit clerk that the record is complete for both appeals. Please see attached order for additional information. Served on 05/29/2025. [25-7038, 25-7039] [Entered: 05/29/2025 03:06 PM] |
| Filing 7 [11185363] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-7039] KNF [Entered: 05/29/2025 02:23 PM] |
| Filing 6 [11185362] Entry of appearance submitted by Joseph Blake Johnson; Kelsey Frobisher Schremmer for Appellees Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-7039]--[Edited 05/29/2025 by ART to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 05/29/2025] KNF [Entered: 05/29/2025 02:21 PM] |
| Filing 5 [11185327] Notice received from Kevin McClain that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Served on: 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: US mail, email [25-7039] WME [Entered: 05/29/2025 01:08 PM] |
| Filing 4 [11185325] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Kevin McClain. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 05/25/2025. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [25-7039] WME [Entered: 05/29/2025 01:06 PM] |
| Filing 3 [11185323] Entry of appearance submitted by Whitney M. Eschenheimer and Jason L. Callaway for Appellant Kevin McClain for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [25-7039]--[Edited 05/29/2025 by ART to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 05/29/2025] WME [Entered: 05/29/2025 01:04 PM] |
| Filing 2 [11185317] Docketing statement filed by Kevin McClain. Served on 05/29/2025. Manner of Service: US mail, email. [25-7039] WME [Entered: 05/29/2025 01:01 PM] |
| Filing 1 [11182223] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 05/15/2025. Docketing statement, Transcript order form, and Notice of appearance due 05/29/2025 for Kevin McClain. Notice of appearance due on 05/29/2025 for Kevin McClain, Amber Stepp and Jonathon Stepp. [25-7039] [Entered: 05/15/2025 04:30 PM] |
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