Opinion
3:21-cv-00725
09-20-2021
R.K. et al., Plaintiffs, v. GOVERNOR BILL LEE, in his official capacity as GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE, et al., Defendants.
ORDER
WAVERLY D. CRENSHAW, J.
On September 20, 2021, the Court held a status conference on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. Nos. 4, 4-1). For the reasons stated on the record, the Court rules as follows:
1. No later than September 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., Defendants Williamson County Board of Education and Franklin Special School District Board of Education SHALL file notices informing the Court of the status of the mask policies in their respective schools that are due to expire on September 21, 2021. If the policies are extended, each school entity SHALL also provide: (i) a copy of the Board minutes for the decision on the mask policy; (ii) what opt-outs remain in place; (iii) the duration of the extension; and (iv) summary rationale for the extension.
2. On or before September 28, 2021, Defendants SHALL file a response to Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction (Doc. Nos. 4, 4-1). On or before October 1, 2021, Plaintiffs SHALL file a reply. The parties SHALL file, with their briefs: (i) any affidavits, declarations, or other supporting materials; (ii) witness lists, including a one to two sentence summary of anticipated testimony; (iii) exhibit lists and a copy of each exhibit; (iv) any depositions and/or deposition designations; and (v) any factual stipulations.
3. An evidentiary hearing to consider Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction is SET for October 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the hearing will conclude on that day.
4. On or before than September 24, 2021, the parties SHALL file a joint notice as to whether there are any unresolved discovery disputes. A telephonic status conference is SET for September 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to address any unresolved discovery disputes. To participate in the call, the parties should call 1-888-278-0296, and when prompted, enter access code 6564835#. If a party has difficulty connecting, please contact chambers at 615736-7013.
5. On or before October 1, 2021, the Governor SHALL file notice of his decision on whether to renew Executive Order No. 84, which is due to expire on October 5, 2021.
IT IS SO ORDERED.