January 23, 2024 |
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)
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December 1, 2023 |
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)
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April 13, 2023 |
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)
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January 6, 2023 |
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)
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June 7, 2022 |
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)
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August 27, 2021 |
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)
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June 10, 2021 |
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)
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March 31, 2021 |
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)
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January 22, 2021 |
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)
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April 30, 2019 |
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)
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February 25, 2019 |
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)
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August 22, 2018 |
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)
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July 24, 2018 |
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)
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March 30, 2018 |
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)
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January 18, 2018 |
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)
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January 9, 2018 |
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)
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December 20, 2017 |
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)
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December 19, 2017 |
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)
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July 21, 2017 |
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)
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October 19, 2016 |
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)
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March 18, 2016 |
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)
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December 10, 2015 |
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)
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November 10, 2015 |
Filing
1323
ORDER AND REASONS denying 1314 Motion for Stay Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle. (ijg)
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June 22, 2015 |
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)
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March 19, 2014 |
Filing
1152
ORDER AND REASONS denying 1140 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle. (ijg)
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January 19, 2010 |
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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