Moore et al v. Tangipahoa Parish School Board et al
Plaintiff: M. C. Moore and Henry Smith
Defendant: Tangipahoa Parish School Board, C. B. Sledge and Dewitt Saul
Case Number: 2:1965cv15556
Filed: January 19, 2010
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Office: New Orleans Office
Presiding Judge: Ivan L.R. Lemelle
Presiding Judge: Sally Shushan
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act

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January 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1833 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that plaintiffs' motion for contempt and sanctions (Rec. Doc. 1780 ) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 1/23/2024. (dw)
December 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1822 ORDER & REASONS: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 1819 report and recommendation, along with reasons cited therein are ADOPTED as the opinion of the Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no later than January 2, 2024 in consultation with Lead Class Sett lement and Negotiation Counsel, Tangipahoa School Board ("TPSB") shall provide the formal job qualifications, job description, and role definition for the Family Advocate, along with objective metrics for success in that role. IT IS FURT HER ORDERED that TPSB expeditiously advertise for, select, and hire a Family Advocate following all appliable hiring processes and procedures, as stated herein. The hiring process should be completed no later than March 1, 2024.IT IS FURTHER ORDER ED that no later than March 1, 2024 TPSB shall produce a single set of timelines, deadlines, and complaint procedures for all employment- related complaints that are submitted alleging a violation of any standing Order or Decree in this case, as stated herein. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 11/30/2023.(pp)
April 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1748 OPINION: IT IS ORDERED that the athletic eligibility provision of the desegregation order is amended as stated herein. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 4/13/2023.(pp)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1722 OPINION re 1712 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: IT IS ORDERED that the current athletic eligibility provision is stricken from the desegregation order, as stated herein. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 1/6/2023.(pp)
June 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1694 ORDER & REASONS re 1690 Motion in Response to CCO Report: IT IS ORDERED that the CCO shall convene a meeting within thirty (30) days of this Order with counsel, representatives of TPSB, including the Superintendent and other members of the mana gement team that the Superintendent believes appropriate to attend, the Chief Equity Officer, as well as any other person(s) whom the CCO believes appropriate to include in the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to consider and select a court appointed independent expert, as stated herein. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 6/7/2022.(pp)
August 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1684 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that plaintiffs' 1675 "Motion for show cause evidentiary hearing in re office of equity" is DENIED. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 8/27/2021. (pp)
June 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1674 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that 1665 MOTION for Entry of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and 1669 Motion for New Trial are DISMISSED, as stated herein. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 6/10/2021. (pp)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1661 OPINION re 1630 MOTION For Entry of Order Declaring Tangipahoa Parish School System Provisionally Unitary, Suspension of Existing Injunctions and Order, and Acknowledgement and Approval of Final Agreement. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 3/30/2021.(pp)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1654 ORDER AND REASONS granting 1650 Motion to Expand Physical Plants at Several Locations. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 01/22/2021. (ko)
April 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 1576 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1568 motion is DENIED without prejudice to reurge in six (6) months provided there are no compliance issues during that time, as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 04/30/2019. (am)
February 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 1573 ORDER & REASONS. ORDERED that Tangipahoa Parish School Board's (TPSB) objection is OVERRULLED, and that the Court Compliance Officer's (CCO) Recommendations are AFFIRMED IN PART AND MODIFIED IN PART. FURTHER ORDERED that Schellia Robertson , PhD receive the rank and title of Technology Facilitator and the salary and benefits commensurate with the position of Technology Facilitator retroactive to the date of hire of the non-black candidate who was hired for that position. FURTHER ORDERED that Dr. Robertson be appointed as Technology Facilitator at the next opening for a Technology Facilitator within TPSBs school system. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 2/25/19.(sbs)
August 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1549 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1548 Court Compliance Officer's (CCO) recommended framework is ADOPTED, as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 8/22/2018.(jls)
July 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1547 ORDER AND REASONS granting 1540 Motion for Court Approval of Repairs/Replacement of Football Field Lights at Independence High Magnet School. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 7/20/2018. (clc)
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1528 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1502 motion is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs' 1494 Objections are OVERRULED and the CCO's [1494-1] Recommendation is AFFIRMED, as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 3/30/2018. (jls)
January 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1510 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1476 motion is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court Compliance Officer (CCO) file into the record his updated findings and recommendations on the use of interim hiring by March 31, 2018, as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 1/18/2018. (jls)
January 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1503 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs' 1500 objection is OVERRULED; and the Court Compliance Officer's (CCO) findings are AFFIRMED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1501 motion for an evidentiary hearing is DISMISSED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 1/9/2018.(jls)
December 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 1498 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1475 Motion for Reconsideration of Facilities Order is DENIED, as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 12/20/2017. (jls)
December 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 1497 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1477 motion is GRANTED. The CCO is awarded $17,462.28 for reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred during appellate litigation, to be paid by Defendant. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 12/19/2017. (jls)
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 1472 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the 1455 motion for unitary status in the area of facilities is provisionally GRANTED as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 7/20/2017. (mmv)
October 19, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 1439 ORDER DENYING 1382 Motion for Reconsideration as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 10/18/2016. (mmv)
March 18, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 1378 ORDER AND REASONS denying 1354 Motion to Stay; dismissing as moot 1356 Motion to Expedite; granting 1359 Motion for Relief related to the Court Compliance Officer's Interim Reports. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 3/16/2016. (ijg)
December 10, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 1326 MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 1289 Motion to Fix Court Compliance Officer Compensation. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 12/8/2015. (ijg)
November 10, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 1323 ORDER AND REASONS denying 1314 Motion for Stay Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle. (ijg)
June 22, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 1279 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1249 , and the 1242 MOTION for Attorney Fees is denied without prejudice as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 6/19/2015.(lag)
March 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 1152 ORDER AND REASONS denying 1140 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle. (ijg)
January 19, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 866 ORDER denying 857 Motion for Court Approval of Election; FURTHER ORDERED that 853 Motion for Rule 59 or Rule 60 Relief is GRANTED and 852 Order is VACATED. FURTHER ORDERED that the procedure to hire principals, supervisors, and administrators shall become effective on the date that this Order is entered into the record as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle on 1/15/2010. (lag, )
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Plaintiff: M. C. Moore
Represented By: James Austin Gray, II
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Plaintiff: Henry Smith
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Represented By: Andre Gerard Coudrain
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