| First Hearing Date/ Lawsuit filed!; March 10th at Coleman A. Young Bldg. | |
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| NFarquharson | Feb 22 2006, 07:37 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a.../602220320/1006 From the Detroit News today: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Wayne Briefs Livonia [size=7]Lawsuit seeks halt to school closings[/size] An attorney filed a lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of parents seeking a halt to the Legacy Initiative, a controversial plan adopted by the Livonia Public Schools board that will close seven schools and reconfigure grade levels this fall. Attorney Mayer Morganroth filed the complaint at the Wayne County Circuit Court seeking an injunction, claiming the Dec. 5 vote by the school board to adopt the plan was "arbitrary and capricious." I merged these two topics everyone (Lawsuit Filed, and First hearing). Things were getting cluttered and confusing at the top of the board. Don't worry if things seem a bit muddled hear. First hearing date is set for March 10th at 9:00am at the Coleman A Young Building in Detroit. Judge John A Murphy was appointed to the case. This is open to the public, if at all possible please attend. The TRO is still pending. We will have a copy of the filed complaint posted at http://www.citizensforlivoniasfuture.com/ this evening. Click here for directions. http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.ad...I&2z=48226-3437 A long list of items are not permitted in the court house. Please click this link for a list of those items. [ http://www.citizensforlivoniasfuture.com/d...biteditems.html |
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| new school mom | Feb 22 2006, 07:39 AM Post #2 |
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What happens next, when do we find out if we got the TRO?? Thanks for the info |
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| NFarquharson | Feb 22 2006, 07:40 AM Post #3 |
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My understanding from last Thursday's meeting with Mr. Morganroth is that we will know about the TRO within a couple of days. |
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| new school mom | Feb 22 2006, 07:44 AM Post #4 |
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Thanks Nancy, I'll keep my eyes and ears open!!! |
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| cmic | Feb 22 2006, 09:49 AM Post #5 |
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From this point on the district cannot pretend to not know or to assume that this is going to blow over. This is only the beginning. Remember the TRO could be denied but that is OK. We can file for an injunction. At any rate, the district has been notified and if they move forward they are doing so at their own risk. This is good news. But, please don't be disheartened if it doesn't go through... this is ok. Just a step in the process! |
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| no-good | Feb 22 2006, 09:52 AM Post #6 |
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Does anyone know when the hearing will be. I work downtown and would like to attend! |
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| NFarquharson | Feb 22 2006, 10:03 AM Post #7 |
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It will be posted as soon as there is any information on a hearing. Everyone should try to attend. |
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| lpsproposalsrbad | Feb 22 2006, 10:19 AM Post #8 |
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http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006602220430 Wayne County [size=7]Livonia school decision fought[/size] February 22, 2006 Citizens for Livonia's Future filed a complaint in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday against the Livonia Public Schools, superintendent Randy Liepa and six school board members who voted for the plan to reconfigure grades and close seven schools. The complaint calls for the court to declare the school board's approval of the plan null and void, because its action was "arbitrary, capricious, improper and unlawful." The group wants the court to prevent the district from closing schools and altering staff levels, school start or end times, current grade arrangements among schools and the busing schedule. It also wants to prevent the district from distributing information about the transition, or selling, leasing or modifying district property. |
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| taylormom | Feb 22 2006, 10:19 PM Post #9 |
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Does anyone know if a judge has been assigned to the case and who it is? |
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| NFarquharson | Feb 22 2006, 10:22 PM Post #10 |
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Keep your eyes on www.citizensforlivoniasfuture.com and right here. As soon as anyone has any information I am certain they will post it. |
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| c3hull | Feb 22 2006, 10:47 PM Post #11 |
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I hope we pack the court room like last Thursday's meeting! |
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| lpsproposalsrbad | Feb 23 2006, 01:14 PM Post #12 |
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The judge assigned to the case is Honorable John A Murphy. Hearing is set for March 10th. TRO is still pending. |
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| Anna Krome | Feb 23 2006, 03:33 PM Post #13 |
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This is incredible news. A long time coming for this ordeal. A sigh of relief and endless gratitude to the group. Does His Honor have Livonia ties? Anna Krome |
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| klezy99 | Feb 23 2006, 03:40 PM Post #14 |
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My thoughts exactly..wonder if he knows anyone???? |
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| Momforone | Feb 23 2006, 08:09 PM Post #15 |
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I'll be there dressed in my finest! |
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