Z.J.W. v. King George County School Board

Court
E.D. Va.
Docket number
3:26-cv-00775
Filed
Terminated
Last filing
Assigned judge
Robert E. Payne
Referred judge
Summer L. Speight
Nature of suit
448 Civil Rights: Education
Cause
28:1331 Fed Question-Violation of Constitutional Rights
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Jury demand
None
Case
Z.J.W. v. King George County School Board
Cite
Z.J.W. v. King George Cnty. Sch. Bd., No. 3:26-cv-00775 (E.D. Va. filed Aug. 4, 2026)
Source
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Docket entries

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Docket entries
No.DateDescriptionDocument
1NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Elizabeth Kahn on behalf of A. A. P., Z.J. W. (Kahn, Julia). (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
2Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-11206199.), filed by Z.J. W., A. A. P.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rohmiller, Mary) (Main Document 2 replaced on 8/4/2026) (Kski, ). (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/4/2026) (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
3MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rohmiller, Mary) (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
4Proposed Summons by A. A. P., Z.J. W. (Rohmiller, Mary) (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
5Proposed Summons by A. A. P., Z.J. W. (Rohmiller, Mary) (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
6Proposed Summons by A. A. P., Z.J. W. (Rohmiller, Mary) (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
7NOTICE of Appearance by Wyatt Seise Michetti Rolla on behalf of A. A. P., Z.J. W. (Rolla, Wyatt) . (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
8Summons Issued as to Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board and Casey Nice. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplex copies of the Electronically issued summons for Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention. Electronically file the summons return using the filing events Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. Please ensure that the original summons page signed by the clerk is the first document to appear when filing the return of service. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
9Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Alice W. Yao and Certification of Local Counsel Mary Rohmiller Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11220181. by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Rohmiller, Mary) (Main Document 9 replaced with non-fillable pdf on 8/10/2026) (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/07/2026)Open(opens another site)
10ORDER - Having reviewed the COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF (ECF No. 2 ), and finding it appropriate so to do, it is hereby ORDERED that the settlement conference and proceedings herein are referred to United States Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight. Counsel shall be responsible for contacting the Chambers of Magistrate Judge Speight within five (5) days of the date of this Order to schedule the conference at such time as Magistrate Judge Speight shall approve. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/07/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)Open(opens another site)
11SUMMONS Returned Executed by Z.J. W., A. A. P. All Defendants (Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/11/2026)Open(opens another site)
12SUMMONS Returned Executed as to King George County School Board on 8/7/2026, answer due by 8/28/2026, Dr. Casey Nice on 8/7/2026, answer due by 8/28/2026, and Jesse Boyd on 8/7/2026, answer due by 8/28/2026 by Z.J. W., A. A. P. (Kahn, Julia) Modified docket text on 8/12/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/12/2026)Open(opens another site)
13First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
14Memorandum in Support re: 13 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Z.J.W., # 2 Exhibit Declaration of John Wheeler, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of A.A.P., # 4 Exhibit A to A.A.P. Declaration, # 5 Exhibit B to A.A.P. Declaration, # 6 Exhibit C to A.A.P. Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Susan Park, # 8 Exhibit A to Susan Park Declaration, # 9 Exhibit B to Susan Park Declaration, # 10 Exhibit C to Susan Park Declaration, # 11 Exhibit D to Susan Park Declaration, # 12 Exhibit E to Susan Park Declaration, # 13 Exhibit F to Susan Park Declaration, # 14 Exhibit G to Susan Park Declaration, # 15 Exhibit H to Susan Park Declaration, # 16 Exhibit I to Susan Park Declaration, # 17 Exhibit J to Susan Park Declaration, # 18 Exhibit K to Susan Park Declaration, # 19 Exhibit L to Susan Park Declaration, # 20 Exhibit M to Susan Park Declaration, # 21 Exhibit N to Susan Park Declaration, # 22 Exhibit O to Susan Park Declaration, # 23 Exhibit P to Susan Park Declaration, # 24 Exhibit Q to Susan Park Declaration, # 25 Exhibit R to Susan Park Declaration, # 26 Exhibit S to Susan Park Declaration, # 27 Exhibit T to Susan Park Declaration, # 28 Exhibit U to Susan Park Declaration, # 29 Exhibit V to Susan Park Declaration, # 30 Exhibit W to Susan Park Declaration, # 31 Exhibit X to Susan Park Declaration, # 32 Exhibit Y to Susan Park Declaration, # 33 Exhibit Declaration of David Riley, # 34 Exhibit A to David Riley Declaration, # 35 Exhibit B to David Riley Declaration, # 36 Exhibit C to David Riley Declaration, # 37 Exhibit D to David Riley Declaration, # 38 Exhibit Declaration of Becca Boe, # 39 Exhibit A to Becca Boe Declaration, # 40 Exhibit B to Becca Boe Declaration, # 41 Exhibit C to Becca Boe Declaration, # 42 Exhibit D to Becca Boe Declaration, # 43 Exhibit E to Becca Boe Declaration, # 44 Exhibit F to Becca Boe Declaration, # 45 Exhibit G to Becca Boe Declaration, # 46 Exhibit H to Becca Boe Declaration, # 47 Exhibit I to Becca Boe Declaration, # 48 Exhibit J to Becca Boe Declaration, # 49 Exhibit Declaration of Julia Kahn, # 50 Exhibit 1 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 51 Exhibit 2 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 52 Exhibit 3 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 53 Exhibit 4 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 54 Exhibit 5 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 55 Exhibit 6 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 56 Exhibit 7 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 57 Exhibit 8 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 58 Exhibit 9 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 59 Exhibit 10 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 60 Exhibit 11 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 61 Exhibit 12 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 62 Exhibit 13 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 63 Exhibit 14 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 64 Exhibit 15 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 65 Exhibit 16 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 66 Exhibit 17 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 67 Exhibit 18 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 68 Exhibit 19 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 69 Exhibit 20 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 70 Exhibit 21 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 71 Exhibit 22 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 72 Exhibit 23 to Julia Kahn Declaration, # 73 Exhibit 24 to Julia Kahn Declaration)(Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
15First MOTION for Leave to File Nonparty Declaration Under Pseudonym by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
16First MOTION to Seal CERTAIN EXHIBITS AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Seal, # 2 Proposed Protective Order)(Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
17Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by A. A. P., Z.J. W. re: 15 First MOTION for Leave to File Nonparty Declaration Under Pseudonym, 16 First MOTION to Seal CERTAIN EXHIBITS AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, 14 Memorandum in Support (Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
18Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit 13 to Kahn Declaration: re 14 Memorandum in Support. (Kahn, Julia) Modified docket text on 8/17/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
19Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit A to Becca Boe Declaration: re 14 Memorandum in Support. (Kahn, Julia) Modified docket text on 8/17/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
20Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit B to Becca Boe Declaration re: 14 Memorandum in Support (Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
21Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit E to Becca Boe Declaration re: 14 Memorandum in Support (Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
22Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit F to Becca Boe Declaration re: 14 Memorandum in Support (Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
23Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit G to Becca Boe Declaration re: 14 Memorandum in Support (Kahn, Julia). (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
24Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) Exhibit J to Becca Boe Declaration re: 14 Memorandum in Support (Kahn, Julia). Modified on 8/14/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 08/13/2026)Open(opens another site)
25NOTICE of Appearance by Heather Kathleen Bardot on behalf of Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 08/14/2026)Open(opens another site)
26ORDER granting 9 Motion for Pro hac vice. Alice Wan-ping Yao for A. A. P.,Alice Wan-ping Yao for Z.J. W. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/13/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)Open(opens another site)
27Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Dylan Nicole de Kervor and Certification of Local Counsel Mary Rohmiller Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11245714. by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Rohmiller, Mary) (Main Document 27 replaced with standard pdf on 8/17/2026) (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/17/2026)Open(opens another site)
28Withdrawal of Motion by All Plaintiffs re 3 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Rohmiller, Mary) (Entered: 08/17/2026)Open(opens another site)
29ORDER REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - The Court has scheduled this case for a settlement conference on September 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. At that time, the parties shall report to the chambers of Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight on 08/18/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Open(opens another site)
30ORDER - It is here by ORDERED that the PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DECLARATION UNDER PSEUDONYM AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION (ECF No. 15 ) and PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO FILE CERTAIN EXHIBITS UNDER SEAL AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION (ECF No. 16 ) are denied without prejudice to the refiling of the motions accompanied by separately filed supporting memoranda as required by Local Civil Rules 5(C) and 7(F) (1). It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/19/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)Open(opens another site)
31Amended MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Kahn, Julia) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/25/2026: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/20/2026)Open(opens another site)
32Memorandum in Support re 31 Amended MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits filed by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/20/2026)Open(opens another site)
33Amended MOTION for Leave to File Nonparty Declaration Under Pseudonym by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/20/2026)Open(opens another site)
34Memorandum in Support re 33 Amended MOTION for Leave to File Nonparty Declaration Under Pseudonym filed by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/20/2026)Open(opens another site)
35ORDER entered NUNC PRO TUNC 8/17/26- It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file their response to the MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (ECF No. 13 ) by September 11, 2026. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by September 18, 2026. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file their Answer, and any other motions respecting the COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF (ECF No. 2 ), by September 11, 2026. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall provide Defendants with a Settlement Proposal by August 19, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Defendants shall provide Plaintiffs with a response to the Settlement Proposal by August 24, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. If Defendants are unable to provide Plaintiffs with a response by the August 24 deadline, they shall promptly notify the Court. It is further ORDERED that a Conference Call shall be held on August 21, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. It is further ORDERED that a Hearing for Oral Argument on the MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (ECF No. 13 ) shall be held on October 2, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Further, having considered the NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION FOR LEAVE TO EXCEED PAGE LIMIT (ECF No. 28 ) it is hereby ORDERED that PLAINTIFF Z.J.W.'s, BY NEXT FRIENDS AND PARENTS TERESA CATOE AND JOHN WHEELER, MOTION FOR LEAVE TO EXCEED PAGE LIMIT AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION (ECF No. 3 ) is DENIED as moot. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/21/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)Open(opens another site)
36NOTICE by Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice re 35 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages,,,,, (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 08/24/2026)Open(opens another site)
37Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by A. A. P., Z.J. W. re 31 Amended MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits (Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/25/2026)Open(opens another site)
38ORDER granting 27 Motion for Pro hac vice. Dylan Nicole de Kervor for A. A. P.,Dylan Nicole de Kervor for Z.J. W. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/25/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)Open(opens another site)
39**AMENDED, SEE 44 ** ORDER - It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (ECF No. 13 ) is DENIED as Plaintiffs' delay in filing this action precludes a finding of irreparable harm (as evidenced on the conference call held on August 21, 2026), a required element for obtaining a preliminary injunction. It is hereby ORDERED that a Bench Trial on the Merits of this case, including Plaintiffs' request for a permanent injunction, shall be held on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. It is further ORDERED that the Hearing for Oral Argument on the MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (ECF No. 13 ) currently set for October 2, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. is CANCELLED. It is further ORDERED that: Any additional discovery requests shall be served by August 28, 2026; and The parties shall, by August 28, 2026, file a Joint Consent Order that sets out the proposed deposition schedule as well as deadlines for the filing of any Motions for Summary Judgment, as well as the response and reply deadlines to said motions; and the parties shall, by October 26, 2026, file their Pretrial Conference Order. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/25/2026. (Kski, ) Modified on 8/26/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/25/2026)Open(opens another site)
40REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 08/25/2026)Open(opens another site)
41**DISREGARD** MOTION for Electronic Device Application by Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice. (Bardot, Heather) Modified docket text on 8/26/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/26/2026)Open(opens another site)
42**DISREGARD** MOTION for Electronic Device Application by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Kahn, Julia) Modified docket text on 8/26/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/26/2026)Open(opens another site)
43ORDER. It is here by ORDERED that the Clerk shall enter the Court's PRETRIAL SCHEDULE A in this action. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 8/26/2026. (Attachment: # 1 Schedule A) (nbrow) (Entered: 08/26/2026)Open(opens another site)
44ORDER - It is hereby ORDERED that the ORDER (ECF No. 39 ) entered August 25, 2026 is amended as follows. By August 28, 2026, the parties shall submit for the Court's consideration and approval a proposed Order that sets out the parties' proposed deposition schedule as well as deadlines for the filing of any Motions for Summary Judgment, and the briefing of said motions; and any other proposed revisions to deadlines established by the PRETRIAL SCHEDULE A entered herein (ECF No. 43 - 1); andthe parties shall, by 5:00 p.m. October 23, 2026, submit for the Court's consideration a proposed Final Pretrial Order It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 08/26/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)Open(opens another site)
45Objection to 33 Amended MOTION for Leave to File Nonparty Declaration Under Pseudonym, 31 Amended MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits Pursuant to Local Rule 5(C) filed by Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 08/27/2026)Open(opens another site)
46Memorandum in Opposition re 31 MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits, filed by Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice. (Bardot, Heather) Modified docket text on 8/31/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/27/2026)Open(opens another site)
47Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Order Regarding Deposition Schedule by A. A. P., Z.J. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kahn, Julia) (Entered: 08/28/2026)Open(opens another site)
48**DISREGARD, SEE 50 ** Proposed Order re 40 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting (Kahn, Julia) Modified on 8/28/2026 editing text (mful, ). Modified docket text on 9/1/2026 (Kski, ). (Entered: 08/28/2026)Open(opens another site)
49Memorandum in Opposition re 33 Amended MOTION for Leave to File Nonparty Declaration Under Pseudonym (Refiled per court request) filed by Jesse Boyd, King George County School Board, Casey Nice. (Bardot, Heather) (Entered: 08/31/2026)Open(opens another site)
50NOTICE by A. A. P., Z.J. W. re 40 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rolla, Wyatt) (Entered: 08/31/2026)Open(opens another site)