CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page11of of246 246 1 C 0 N 1 UNITED F I D E N STATES DISTRICT T I A DISTRICT L COURT OF MINNESOTA 2 , 3 John Ekblad, P.laintif f , 4 5 Court vs . File No. 16-CV-834 (DSD/SER) 6 Independent School District No. Valeria Silva, Individually and 7 Official Capacity; and Theresa 625; in her Battle, Individually and in her Official Capacity, 8 Defendants . 9 10 11 12 The 13 pursuant 14 Point 15 of 16 Reporter 17 Anoka, Deposition of to Notice Boulevard, December, of Lake 2016, commencing Taking Elmo, before and Notary at DR. Public THERESA BATTLE, Deposition, Minnesota, Kelly in L. and approximately at on Brede, for the 9:15 taken 8519 the 5th Eagle day Court County of a.m. 18 19 20 21 COPY 22 23 24 EXHIBIT V to 25 s 3 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 5 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page22of of246 246 2 CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 APPEARANCES FOR THE 3 PLAINTIFF: THOMAS H. VILLAUME PRIEBE, & SCHIEK, 4 2051 Killebrew 5 Bloomington, 6 pgvassoc@att . net Suite G. VILLAUME VILLAUME, & SCHIEK, 10 pgvassocOatt . net 12 THE Attorney at Law P. A. Minnesota 55425 DEFENDANTS: LAWRENCE LARDINE M. ROCHEFORD, LOGAN & 8519 Eagle Suite 100 Point 14 Lake Minnesota 15 lrocheford@ jlolaw. com 16 NANCY Elmo, L, CAMERON, Colborne St. Paul, at Law Boulevard GENERAL COUNSEL'S 360 Attorney O'BRIEN 13 17 55425 Drive Bloomington, FOR P. A. Minnesota ' 9 11 Law Drive 2051 Killebrew Suite 611 8 at 611 PHILIP 7 Attorney 55042 Attorney at Law OFFICE Street Minnesota 55102-3299 18 nancy. cameron@spps . org 19 / ALSO PRESENT: 20 John Ekblad, 21 Valeria Plaintiff Silva, Defendant 22 23 *Tlie Original Attorney is in the possession Thomas H. Priebe.* 24 •k 25 KIRBY KENNEDY * & * ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 of CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page33of of246 246 3 CONFIDENTIAL 1 INDEX 2 DR. 3 Examination by Mr. Priebe 4 Examination by Mr. Rocheford THERESA BATTLE PAGE 5 123 5 * 6 * * 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page44of of246 246 4 CONFIDENTIAL EXHIBITS 1 DESCRIPTION PAGE MARKED 2 NUMBER 3 33 Order 4 34 Job 5 35 Answers 36 Printout 64 7 37 Contract 78 8 38 Safety 6 . 6 Description to 15 Interrogatories Team 94 Document 9 k 10 * * 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & 43 ASSOCIATES {952} 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page55of of246 246 5 CONFIDENTIAL PROCEEDINGS 1 MR. 2 3 start of two depos 4 Superintendent 6 stipulation, 7 other materials. 8 Say, 9 I've got a today: week we to release if Pursuant 11 letter we have to, 12 saying, 13 going to release, 14 that" — they have 15 statute, 16 do "Here's to — something to do is 19 confidential 20 that which we 21 the 22 guardians have 23 the 24 faith, 25 being express order, for that if the doesn't we copies and can't gave to agree be his attempted to do some you — to know, but but to we & I'd like then be give you guys now with if the some at ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 or rereleased. parents relief least, keep everything private KENNEDY object What and rereleased. KIRBY we're these depos will and want that, a federal them here. that out records from getting parents an objection they can the rereleased, understanding, sent a problem with say what of Okay? guardians, are under keep and cough here. order, you have file, to "Speak up." and Here right, pursuant cumulative cold order. a stipulate and FSOs, to and have 18 here and an order, to his parents or the it got of a to try and I 17 Battle I'm too quiet, little bit 10 Dr. We're Silva . Last 5 ROCHEFORD: in and or from good from CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page66of of246 246 6 CONFIDENTIAL Do you 1 get it? 2 MR. PRIEBE : 3 MR. VILLAUME: 4 MR. PRIEBE: 5 the order as Exhibit so 7 top of here, 8 one to mark as 9 copy for each should all — 11 from the judge, just 12 through the packet I and assuming 15 that's 16 data practices 17 this exhibit 18 Superintendent 19 use just introduce it's you I've for the got right marked as is on give her an extra record, you're getting they are not only this check all 117 they the order SPPS0000683 federally protected, and issues, but Silva's stuff, depo, will be of and PRIEBE: 21 MR. ROCHEFORD: Number identification 23 24 MR. I just — KIRBY KENNEDY but this if And in here there's some depo and there's any other filed 33 was by the marked court And seal. ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 for reporter. ) then, record. & under Yes. ROCHEFORD: off the stuff I'm confidential. MR. (Exhibit but it's my understanding and the transcript 22 pages, There's consecutive. 20 if to Well, then then it's didn't 14 mind like SPPS000800. 13 25 stipulated. — why don't And us. and I'd ROCHEFORD: something, 10 of I'll of So 33. MR. 6 So stipulated. do you CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page77of of246 246 7 CONFIDENTIAL (A discussion was 1 ' 2 DR. matter, 4 off the record.) THERESA BATTLE, the Witness 3 held in the having been above-entitled first 5 testifies and s'ays as 6 MR. ROCHEFORD: 7 THE COURT duly sworn, follows: That was REPORTER: 33, right? Yes. 8 9 10 EXAMINATION BY MR. PRIEBE: 11 Q Good morning. 12 A Good morning. 13 Q My name 14 plaintiff 15 John in the Tom lawsuit Priebe, in which and you I represent are a the defendant, Ekblad. 16 Do you 17 A Yes , 18 Q If 19 is spelling the you last, understand could please A Theresa Battle, 21 Q Dr. 22 A Yes . 23 Q Okay. I'm sure 25 of the your ground Battle; So, is Dr. attorney has rules KIRBY state your name, for the record. 20 24 that? B-A-T-T-L-E. that Battle, just to already gone through with you, KENNEDY correct? & but I just ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 start, want to and some go CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page88of of246 246 8 CONFIDENT 1 through them again real 2 You correct? 4 A Yes . 5 Q Have 7 A No. 8 Q You 9 A I 10 Q Okay. 6 you A L quick. understand 3 I ever that you had your are under oath, deposition taken before? 11 to be 12 today, 13 audibly. 14 huh-uh 15 could, 16 audibly. aware so don't I that it's 17 in a Yes, 19 Q And if 20 the deposition, 21 trying to make Yes . 23 Q Any I'm asking -- it's KIRBY can't take an I just want you you answer uh-huh that or down, a so, if you fashion or otherwise you can do? is. I ever try to clarify that not I time convoluted, not? reporter here that the head, something it case, court important yes-or-no sure A have of I'm 22 25 a that A gets do we 18 or in that really Is 24 Well, obviously answer Probably no. A shaking she remember? trying have to clear my question you don't common KENNEDY in & be rude. record. is really not I 'm clear to understand ASSOCIATES just Okay? depositions, (952) 922-1955 during so it you what might CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page99of of246 246 9 CONFIDENTIAL 1 happen -- make 2 understand what my 3 what it means question or what assume you A Yes . 7 Q Also, important that 9 questions before you of time 11 question, 12 to talk you wait you'll 14 again, 15 wait until 16 answer? one cannot is that deposition until I'm done answering anticipate where fair? today, Yes . 18 Q Okay. just 20 going to be 21 the 22 • Okay? it's asking my the I'm question. going A with my it's easy obviously, we're the both court reporter, talking, so can you I'm done with my question before you A 19 to another. type when 17 Any time let me know and we'll an issue. All you need take A Yes . 24 Q Now, Dr. Battle, for your deposition KIRBY KENNEDY to is ask to what take did you ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 a break, It's that here today? & take a break. I'd ask question before you 23 prepare understand I'm going the start However, 13 25 don't and during everyday conversations, over last you if you answer, during 8 •lot or understood my question; 6 10 is that you don't I'm asking. Otherwise, 4 ' 5 sure you tell me you not answer a break. do to CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page10 10of of246 246 10 CONFIDENTIAL ' 1 A Met with my attorneys 2 Q Without 3 attorneys 4 before talking about what you discussed; A did you review any documents MR. ROCHEFORD: 7 I'll 8 communications or my office 9 Letters, e-mails, for the sure you communications voice mails, texts, record, clarify my with you. those are Okay? 11 Maybe you 12 MR. MR. Just Make interpose an objection. privileged. BY and your Just 6 13 — your deposition here? 5 10 and could reask it PRIEBE: without the — Sure. PRIEBE: 14 No matter what my question Q 15 never want to 16 discussed, any of 17 you and your know what A Okay . 19 Q I'm documents, 21 today. just and asking 22 A Only 23 Q So did if 24 A — general 25 Q So you you I attorneys directly between reviewed before correspondence you today, Okay? read any documents KIRBY your communications attorney. 18 20 the you is any your deposition from my attorney -counsel. didn't KENNEDY read & the complaint ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 prior to CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page11 11of of246 246 11 CONFIDENTIAL 1 your deposition here 2 3 What my Q Okay. attorney shared with me, discuss Other MR. 7 extent 8 t'hey count you talked as than your attorneys, ROCHEFORD: to paralegals your counsel. Subject 9 10 to that, 12 MR. PRIEBE: 13 THE WITNESS: did you know, to assistants the here, ahead I and answer. have a clarifying question . understand BY MR. what "talked to" Go ahead. I 'm not sure if I means. PRIEBE: 16 Q Did you 17 A They 18 Q Excuse 20 with anyone 21 your attorneys' discuss other me. Go discuss your deposition here than your MR. attorneys ROCHEFORD: 23 extent, too, 24 and husband and wife. the ahead. or anyone today at office? 22 on — — Did you 19 25 You or go WITNESS: 15 I Okay? THE 14 what your deposition here today with anyone? 6 11 is read. 4 5 A today? the Without KIRBY grounds those, KENNEDY of spousal as we & I'll to privilege the too, narrow this down, ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 object CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page12 12of of246 246 12 C 0 N F 1 subject 2 privilege objections, D E N to those objections, THE 3 4 r clarifying THE WITNESS: MR. is a date another -- Okay.' Does "discuss" include a date on my calendar? this date on your My executive assistant has A 12 calendar 13 Q 14 A 15 Q You 16 A Other 17 Q Go 18 A than my 20 21 have you can. calendar anyone? 11 19 on Did you discuss Q with I if PRIEBE: 9 10 L question. 6 BY So WITNESS: PRIEBE: 8 A go ahead and answer, MR. that this I those additional 5 7 T So as a date, held on my — not discussing any details. just discussed — than that ahead. the date must be held, so, no, other counsel. Did you discuss Q school did you discuss this district employees? 22 A Other 23 Q Did you discuss 24 any school 25 Counsel, than the district Ms. your deposition with any date? No. this case employees, in general notwithstanding Cameron? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 with CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page13 13of of246 246 13 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes , 2 Q Who did you discuss 3 A The principal 4 Q Mary Mackbee? 5 A 6 Q Is 7 A Yes . 8 Q When did you speak with her? 9 A When we were notified about who would be of the -- school. that Mary Mackbee? 10 deposed, 11 contacted by our to let her know staff members would be attorney. Q Did you discuss 14 A No. 15 Q 12 13 it with? the details of the case with Ms. Again, 16 Mackbee? I'm not 17 could just wait until 18 you answer. 19 again, Okay? trying to be If rude. I'm done with my question before It's fine. It's going to happen and it will probably happen on my part as Are 20 21 plaintiff is 22 school 23 district? you aware intending that my office on deposing district or previous 24 A Yes. 25 Q Did you discuss KIRBY you KENNEDY & of of the the school case with ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 the employees employees this or well. any of CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page14 14of of246 246 14 CONFIDENTIAL 1 those employees, 2 deposition? that we planned to or we noticed your 3 A That they would be deposed. 4 Q Did you discuss 5 A Not other than what's been in the paper. 6 Q Did you discuss what's 7 A Paper . 8 Q — been 9 A In 10 Q Okay. the in the the details of the case? -- paper? newspaper. Did you inform those employees that 11- they should or should not say anything during their 12 depositions? did not. 13 A No, I 14 Q Did you explain 15 personal theory of 16 December 4, 17 A No, 18 Q Was 19 employees the case to those or what employees happened your on 2015? it you personally that contacted those to tell them they were going to be deposed? 20 A Yes . 21 Q Did you do that 22 A No. 23 Q In 24 A Yes . 25 Q How long have you been employed with by telephone? person? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page15 15of of246 246 15 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Independent School A 2 3 District Number This is my second tenure, was Q 2013 5 A 2013 was since 19 your the second tenure with the district. 7 Q So 8 A Mm-hmm. 9 Q Is 10 A Yes . 11 Q Do you recall your hire 12 so since 2013. 4 6 625? school this that is a your second tenure? yes? date with the district? '13 ' A Second 14 Q First 15 A August 16 Q So you've been employed with the school 17 district 18 A In total, 19 Q Currently, 20 A Assistant 1, 2013. time? 1985. is that safe to say? yes. what is your position? superintendent, (Exhibit Number 34 was marked identification by the 22 BY MR. court for reporter.) PRIEBE: 24 25 July for more than 30 years; 21 23 time, Q Exhibit Handing Number you what has been marked 34. KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 as CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page16 16of of246 246 16 CONFIDENTIAL Battle, Dr. 1 do you know what this 2 A Yes . 3 Q Can you tell me what 4 A Job description 5 superintendent . 6 Q Is that your position? 7 A Yes . 8 Q If ' 9 it's three you could for it is? is? assistant — look through I believe, pages. 10 A {Reviews 11 Q Is document.) job it your position that this 12 description fairly represents your job duties at the 13 school district? does. it 14 A Yes, 15 Q Prior 16 superintendent, 17 A Yes . 18 Q Where? 19 A St. to becoming were Paul you and Minneapolis Schools, 21 assistant superintendent, 22 First 24 25 an educator? Schools, Public 20 23 ever assistant Osseo Area Public Schools, and Hampton, as an Virginia. teaching position. Q Schools, A So were as you an a educator at St. Paul teacher? Yes . KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 Public CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page17 17of of246 246 17 C I E N D T 1 Q What subject did you 2 A Special 3 Q Grades? 4 A St. ' 5 Q Grades 6 A Yes . 7 Q Are you still 8 I A L teach? education. What grades did you 9, Paul, 9 teach? 12. through 12? for licensed special education? am. I 9 A Yes, 10 Q And you've held the position as 11 superintendent July since In St. 12 A Yes. 13 Q And prior to 14 I F N 0 assistant A 15 superintendent Assistant 2013? 1, Public Paul I understand you were that, for Schools. Osseo? intern assistant 16 superintendent in Osseo and then associate 17 superintendent Q 18 19 associate in Minneapolis superintendent 2007, 21 Q And 22 A I'm not 24 June 25 for Osseo Public Schools? 2008, A dates, Public Schools. What were the dates you were an intern 20 23 assistant for Minneapolis sure. Public Schools? I'd have to check the exact but sometime between 2011 to just May of — or 2013. Q So you were assistant KIRBY KENNEDY & superintendent ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 for Has CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page18 18of of246 246 18 CONFIDENTIAL , 1 2 Minneapolis for Paul? St. 3 A 4 Q 5 immediately preceding your position now, .Yes. Can you explain what you were doing or what your employment was 6 A Yes . 7 Q -- between when you were 8 -- superintendent a for Osseo and Minneapolis? Worked as a project Yes . A 9 10 and 2011 2008 between director at the University of Minnesota. 11 into too many details, getting Without Q as just tell me what that means 12 you 13 director"? A 14 led the I creation of a can "project statewide college 15 readiness program for the College Readiness Consortium 16 at the University of Minnesota. Q You 18 A Yes . 19 program 20 to you said 17 led that I helped create for college readiness program? and coordinate statewide a called Ramp-up Readiness . still that program 21 Q Is •22 A Yes, it 23 Q Does that 24 A Yes . 25 Q Is it KIRBY in place? is. cover St. Paul Public Schools? statewide? KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page19 19of of246 246 19 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes . 2 Q I'm assuming you had to go to the 3 legislature on that program? 4 A No. 5 Q Okay. 6 program? 7 A Or did you not? So how do you At thai Lime, know it's a statewide President Bruininks was 8 working as part of a legislative group of PK-12 9 council, and one of the initiatives is to further 10 colleges readiness, 11 program that the university would develop in 12 collaboration with school districts to 13 districts statewide, 14 a university that's 15 university. 16 17 18 serve school as the University of Minnesota it 1 s state our state If you could just identify President Q Bruininks and so he wanted a high school for me. A He at that time, worked President 19 Robert Bruininks was the president of University of 20 Minnesota, 21 Consortium . and he created the Q What 23 A Teacher of special education, secondary director of special education, and principal, 25 superintendent . KIRBY KENNEDY do Readiness 22 24 licenses College & you hold? ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 is CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page20 20of of246 246 20 CONFIDENTIAL 1 It's Q 2 through them each in detail, 3 you can, 5 I have a master's degree, All from 7 A 8 Q Excuse me. 9 A In 10 Q All 11 A No. 12 Q Okay. if your in degree, I same educational Go ahead. educational from the administration. same university? What universities? identify each degree A For undergraduate 15 Q -- and university. 16 A — degree, 17 Hampton University; 18 are If you could — .14 -- my bachelor's degree was at my master's and doctorate degrees from University of Minnesota. To jump forward a 19 Q 20 superintendent, 21 A Yes, 22 Q What does 23 High School 24 that 25 go and I have a doctorate the Q just but what was completed my undergraduate 6 13 won't just generally tell me your- education. A 4 I a pretty long list. as little bit, as assistant do you oversee Central High School? I do. that mean assistant to oversee Central superintendent? What encompass? A Specifically, I provide support KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952)922-1955 and does CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page21 21of of246 246 21 CONFIDENTIAL 1 supervision of the principal, 2 oversees the daily operations of Central High School. 3 4 Q principal, A 5 but that's Mary Mackbee? Correct, Because MR. just throw in the BY MR. Mackbee, ROCHEFORD: spellings If you get a for her sake. chance, Okay? Okay. PRIEBE: Q description So I've read through Exhibit as assistant 34, your job superintendent. But as assistant superintendent, 16 17 make any actual decisions as 18 by Central High 19 A No, 20 Q Do 21 you spell -- THE WITNESS: 14 15 How do M-A-C-K-B-E-E . 12 13 going to THE WITNESS: 10 11 ROCHEFORD: she's 8 9 yes. MR. that? in turn, I believe we have already identified the 6 7 and she, to policies do you implemented School? I do not. The board you work with sets policies. the board to set those policies? MR. 22 23 the form. 24 guess it's ROCHEFORD: I object, What policies are we talking overly broad. 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 just, about? So to I CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page22 22of of246 246 22 CONFIDENTIAL 1 BY MR. PRIEBE: 2 Q Do you understand my question? 3 A Are you asking about all policies 4 the board? 5 6 I Q policies, Do you work with them to set am. in general? 7 A In 8 Q So if you could, 9 understanding general, of how a no, I do not. explain to me your school policies, '11 policy and we can walk through that, 12 help . 13 and if you like, board sets 10 So the board receives A 15 example, 16 Q agencies, for in order to set their policies. So let's say the superintendent contacted 17 the board. 18 setting a policy? What would happen next 19 MR. RQCHEFORD: 20 THE WITNESS: 21 MR. ROCHEFORD: broad if that would information from the superintendent or other governmental state law, certain I can produce a specific 14 22 set by in relation to Object You would Object to — have as to overly and vague. Can you be a little more specific as to 23 24 what you're 25 guess . asking? KIRBY I don't KENNEDY & want her to ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 speculate or CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page23 23of of246 246 23 CONFIDENTIAL 1 BY MR. PRIEBE: 2 Q Did you understand my 3 A Could you clarify, 4 Q Sure . So after a question? please? superintendent contacts 5 the school board regarding any policy in general, 6 you know what would happen next? MR. 7 8 speculation, 9 If you can answer, go THE WITNESS: I speculate, 12 superintendent . MR. as the 18 policy has 19 at 20 specific of 21 superintendent superintendent has role of the of A the conversation that It's with it. There and the usually are three I would generally conversation between Well, Q process that so you don't into place? been introduced. school board, 22 25 are put Not the details of A 17 24 could only I've never had that know how policies 16 23 for ahead. So as assistant superintendent, Q a calls PRIEBE: 14 15 Object; overly board. 11 BY ROCHEFORD: it's 10 13 do after readings know, the ' just the the policy being put in place. I know the process of what a board considers KIRBY but not school board. I'm asking generally, KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 a CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page24 24of of246 246 24 CONFI D 1 Q Explain how — 2 A — policies; as, such L A I T N E have you 3 three readings before they can pass it, 4 be a vote, 5 consult 6 7 be the ' 9 Q direct 13 Q As any control superintendent, assistant assistant superintendent, over the district's What do you 15 A 16 Q 17 A What 18 Q Do 19 A Such 20 Q So to your contracts with oversee Department? Police Paul "control"? you mean by do do you have -- St. with you is superintendent? the superior Yes . contracts? those as? to hire a or implement school resource officer. Do 22 23 consulted ever superintendent's dependent on the So as A 21 sources those superintendent? It's 12 14 of one Would directive . 10 11 they sources. assistant A 8 there has to general policy development, and the various Q to have A So, you understand yes, I coordinate and supervise 25 particular one. The KIRBY program? contracts. some have 24 that implementation specifics, KENNEDY & that rests ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 for I that with CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page25 25of of246 246 25 CONFIDENT 1 I A L another department. rest with? that 2 Q What department does 3 A Security and Emergency Management, 4 ' 5 as the principals help supervise the as well resource school officers . 6 as But Q assistant superintendent, 7 really play a role in that contract with the St. 8 Police Paul Department? Other than making sure our principals A 9 don't you 10 understand it and follow the expectations within that 11 contract . So Q 12 if correct me I'm wrong, but you still 13 are aware of the contract and you just oversee it 14 after its 15 implemented? A Yes . Q How about the J 16 17 any direct Do you have Other than over that 21 anything 22 that involves principals. 23 that's Q the school A to be implemented per And have you district No, I KIRBY role and the principal's A 25 control contract? 20 24 contracts with Pacific Education Group? 18 19 school district's the contract read those contracts between and Pacific Education Group? have not. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page26 26of of246 246 26 CONFIDENTIAL - 1 2 3 So you don't know, Q • Education Group? Only through the superintendent and the A department 6 information that this is 7 principals or myself, 8 to do 9 as of a part Q 11 Education Group? A 14 Q you If provided. could just generally and 16 communicate in how often do you Mackbee? with Ms. Right ROCHEFORD: MR. MR. need in any professional relation to Central High School, BY I Pacific with contract 15 17 something there may be Be a participant development that's for anything you need to do as part district's of the school the expectations contract. the there Is 10 12 if receive I to implement. that has 5 18 what those should be between the principal and Pacific contracts 4 13 per se, now? Or PRIEBE: now, 19 Q Right 20 A It 21 Q On what? '22 A At 23 superintendent, 24 portfolio, 25 there. so superintendent. assistant as depends. least twice a week, the try to visit it depends KIRBY I if KENNEDY & I, as schools have a within my scheduled visit ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 an assistant m CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page27 27of of246 246 27 C N F 2 seeks my counsel 3 more 4 Central or wants information about High to N I T A L Ms. if Mrs, on or inform me a particular issue get Mackbee some concerning School. Would that answer be the Q 5 E D I also desponds It 1 0 same stemming 6 over the last three years when you first became 7 assistant superintendent? 8 A Yes , 9 Q Who 10 A We have an interim 12 Q And that's 13 A 14 Q 11 15 superintendent the is John T-H-E-I-N . is Approximately Thein took over? know when Mr. Do you fine. like a few months. A It's 17 Q So 18 A A few months. 19 Q —- 20 A Yes . 21 Q Do you 22 A Yes. 23 Q Do you 25 superintendent, Thein. 16 24 now? he's as been acting -- know who Mr. Valeria few months? for a superintendent Thein took over Thein took for? Silva. know why Mr. over for Silva? Valeria A Yes . KIRBY The school KENNEDY & board selected him to ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page28 28of of246 246 28 r CONFIDENT 1 take over. ' 4 I think we already touched base on this, Q 2 3 but were you involved with the school board's decision? input? Did you provide 5 A No. 6 Q Were you present 7 took a vote on that for when the school board matter? 8 MR. ROCHEFORD: 9 MR. PRIEBE: 10 MR. ROCHEFORD: 11 THE WITNESS: 12 attended that board meeting. 13 records . 14 a l BY MR. On hiring Correct. remember if I can't I'd have to look I at my PRIEBE: you sit here today? Q You don't remember as 16 A I'd have to. check if I was at the board night. that meeting But you'd have 18 Q Sure. 19 A Yes . 20 Q — your 22 A Yes . 23 Q Do you recall 21 If it's Okay. 15 17 Thein? Dr. to regards to check — remember if you were there? being questioned by anyone 24 at the school board in relation to either Valeria 25 Silya leaving as superintendent or Mr. KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 Thein becoming CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page29 29of of246 246 29 CONFIDENTIAL 1 superintendent? 2 A No. 3 Q So on December 4 still 4 of 2015, was Ms. Silva supervisor? your direct 5 A Yes . 6 G Do you work with Mr. 8 A Yes . 9 Q Did you work with Ms. 11 A Yes . 12 Q Have you noticed any differences between 7 10 13 basis? Silva on a daily basis? the superintendents? two A 14 15 Thein now on a daily As far as — Yes. I need clarification, "any differences." 16 Q Sure . 17 A One 18 Q Well, as assistant 19 but 20 next person in (Witness A 22 Q 23 superintendent? 24 A Yes . 25 Q And correct me superintendent, charge, 21 So again, so, KIRBY I'm wrong, basically you're the correct? nods you're, one the if head.) step below superintendent KENNEDY & the acts ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 as the chief • CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page30 30of of246 246 30 CONFIDENTIAL 1 executive school for the 2 A Yes . 3 Q As district? someone who works with the have you noticed 4 superintendent on a daily basis, 5 differences 6 to how they act as chief executive? 7 A Yes . 8 Q Tell me, 9 so he's your differences. Thein is new to St. Dr. Well, A 10 just generally, of those understanding Thein in respect Silva and Mr. between Ms, Paul Public the school district; learning about 11 Schools, 12 whereas 13 has much broader knowledge and depth of knowledge than 14 Superintendent Thein does. 15 16 Superintendent Silva has Q of was Ms. if you know, How long, superintendent long tenure, a St. Paul Public so she Silva Schools? little more. y17 A Almost 18 Q Do you know why the school district — or school board, eight years excuse me, 19 the 20 relationship with Ms. 21 A or a decided to end its Silva? I'd have to review any board minutes where 22 they discussed 23 knowledge 24 board meeting. so that, of why, other MR. 25 KIRBY I don't have personal than what ROCHEFORD: KENNEDY & was stated Just ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 to the at a extent CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page31 31of of246 246 31 I CONFIDENT for closed sessions calls 1 it 2 that aren't public, 4 5 objection, BY about stands, your answer that. that qualification or subject to But 3 or anything like that can't talk we A L guess. I PRIEBE: MR. 6 Q You understand your attorney's 7 A Yeah. 8 Q So without getting 9 into advice? any closed school board's the know do you excuse me, 10 sessions, 11 reason for ending its relationship with Ms. than what they've Not A 12 closed information discussed at sessions or actual '13 cannot remember what they said at 14 when Silva? said publicly, the and I board meeting they voted. 15 16 wrong, 17 what 18 to but why Ms. Silva A Yes . 20 Q Okay. Silva 22 Schools at correct me if I'm it your testimony that you only know is 19 Ms. for you to school board has the 21 like would I Q stated publicly ended her employment? Did you take leaving her a employment position at St. in relation on Paul Public any time? 23 A Do you mean publicly or 24 Q In 25 A Yes . in private? / private. KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page32 32of of246 246 32 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q What was your position? 2 A That 3 a colleague, 4 out 6 Q A 8 relationship to 10 that things could be worked school. and the school board? That they would have a good working 7 Q supervisor and do you mean by hoped things would What work out between her ' 9 I and I hope between her and the 5 a I would miss her as steer and supervise the district. Silva So you wanted Ms. to stay in her employment? that was what the board wanted. 11 A If 12 Q Do you know anything about a petition that 13 was 14 to circulated earlier this year asking for Ms. resign? 15 A Yes . 16 Q What 17 was It 19 Q What 20 A I'm not that an did online it sure petition and — say? of the details of what it just the gist that they didn't want her to be 21 said, 22 employed anymore. 25 understanding of petition? A 24 your is 18 23 Silva Q Did anyone at the school district discuss this petition with you? A No. KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page33 33of of246 246 33 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q Did Ms. 2 A No . 3 Q You just1 knew about it, 4 I A but you didn't knew about it, and I believe they also presented it in public comment. The school board, you're referring to? 7 Q 8 A 9 Q Yes? 10 A Yes . 11 Q As you sit here today, (Witness nods head.) are you aware that 12 that petition circulated because teachers 13 individuals felt like the schools were no longer safe? 15 just knew of it, 16 or other I'm not sure why the people started it. A 14 s it with you? discuss the petition with anyone? 5 6 Silva talk about so I don't know the people. Well, Q surrounding the time when Ms. Silva 17 stepped down from her position as 18 you aware that there were teachers who believed the 19 school district was no longer 20 A Yes . 21 Q How were you 22 A Teachers directly 23 accounts, 24 25 Q if the I superintendent, were safe? aware of that? told me. Newspaper also. • Did you do any schools were really KIRBY KENNEDY research no & longer on your own to safe? ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 see CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page34 34of of246 246 34 CONFIDENTIAL reviewed data. 1 A I 2 Q What data did you review? 3 break this to What data did you review? up. from — Data A 4 I'm going 5 a survey they complete every year, 6 questions, 7 data the district compiles Also, discipline — -- look up you 8 Q Why 9 A -- and also in talking with principals 10 about any concerns. safety question, 13 correct? 14 A Mm-hmm. 15 Q Is 16 A Yes, yes. 17 Q Now, is 18 school to district 19 A Yes . 20 Q As 21 was 22 to 23 the 24 25 you outcome of the students that those sit — questions. just I you can Paul KIRBY if you recall, give they were Public a percentage one stated that way. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 what — concerned about Schools? that was don't believe It's not survey given by the today, here if a students? who stated that safety within St. A yes? a that senior senior students, you're talking about 12 to the in relation So Okay. Q 11 have and one of the they asked about safety. would our seniors for example, of the a CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page35 35of of246 246 35 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q Okay. 2 A I 'm 3 Q 4 A — sure not that? to survey senior in the question there's a -- refer So why did you 5 about — and in a another district survey, 6 5 Essentials -- where students complete — the high 7 school ' 8 students that asks complete general about and that's part of my review of data. safety, 9 Q So you reviewed the 5 Essentials? 10 A Yes , 11 Q And just 12 questionnaire that was A 13 The senior 14 complete before they 15 complete, 16 completes . survey, What percentage is 18 A I 19 Q After senior 21 about 22 the A survey, safety at That — reviewing St. Paul our overall and also, safe, 24 they felt generally safe. So you KIRBY also let's seniors in the & that up break this to understand Public Schools? report in doing ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 they 5 Essentials, stated that KENNEDY to percent. what did you come generally Q ask all that? 85 over it's 23 25 We graduate. Q the all of our seniors and we do have a high percentage think another there filled out that you reviewed? 17 20 was to be clear, felt also your own CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page36 36of of246 246 36 CONFIDENTIAL 1 research in relation to the safety at St. 2 Schools, 3 that Discipline data No. A that the school district publishes. 6 7 is you reviewed the disciplinary records; right? ' 4 5 Paul Public in So why would you review discipline data Q relation to school safety? Why is that pertinent? 8 A It's a measure of any behavior incidents. 9 Q What 10 behavior 1-1 A do you mean by that, "measure of incidents"? It gives the data of how many incidents, 12 according to our categories we report to the Minnesota 13 Department of Education. 14 15 questions 16 because 17 related to 19 disciplinary data reviewed the you safety at streamline the you how many incidents were St. Related to Paul Public Schools? discipline that incidents could some information regarding safety. give me 20 here, it would show A 18 just to kind of So again, Q Q guess I I'll just reviewing ask this Why it again: is it discipline 21 your position that 22 information would give you an understanding of safety? A 23 There are many factors that's just one. So, for 24 safety; 25 safety in terms of fire drills, KIRBY KENNEDY & that go example, into we look lock-down drills ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 at CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page37 37of of246 246 37 C mandated, 2 reference . 3 4 What does the data point Q A 6 learning 7 learn . Whether our students and relation to are engaged in so that our procedures following learning 11 students 12 discipline are not 15 property? that's issue, fights or were children assaults concerning. know that concerning to that would be there district occurring on school concerning. A Yes, 17 Q Would that be a sign of school A It's district safety? 19 one of the data points you would that look at. And would a high 21 Q 22 assaults 23 that maybe on school school the form of rate of violence district property be an safety was MR. 24 25 if an indicator, 16 20 can classroom because of a Would it be Q 14 a in to conducive and so that would be learning, 13 that's environment 10 18 they And so we have expectations to have a 8 9 of reference? specifically discipline 5 DENTIAL another data point just it's so 1 I F N 0 question indication an issue? ROCHEFORD: to the or extent just object I'll it calls KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 for to CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page38 38of of246 246 38 CONFIDENTIAL 1 speculation . 3 4 question, WITNESS: MR. PRIEBE: the 7 court 12 BY MR. 13 Yes. You also said that safety, school 15 principals . that Is A Yes . 17 Q Did you school in your review of fair to an the say? speak with Ms. Mackbee in relation safety? 19 A Yes . 20 Q Did you speak with her school would be you would also speak to the school 16 21 It Okay? PRIEBE: Q to Don't talk until to be looked at. 14 18 reporter.) THE WITNESS: issue your read back by done reading because she can't do both. 10 11 repeat Can you read it back? ROCHEFORD: MR. 8 she's you Can requested portion was (The , 6 I THE ahead. go please? 5 9 can answer, you If 2 safety before December 22 A Yes . 23 Q Is 24 superintendent 25 principals, is something that would do discuss KIRBY 4, in relation to 201 5? that an assistant regularly with the safety? KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 individual CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page39 39of of246 246 39 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes. , 2 Q Prior to December Mackbee relaying to you that she 3 recall Ms. 4 safety on school district property, 5 Central High School, MR . ROCHEFORD : 7 THE WITNESS: 8 MR. ROCHEFORD: 9 THE WITNESS: 10 MR. ROCHEFORD: But her "safety" word as can answer if you Our discussions 14 MR. ROCHEFORD: 15 THE WITNESS: primarily, BY MR. Did Ms . 19 concerned about 20 A 21 concerned about 22 aggression Q Ms. were as asked about, PRIEBE: Q 23 it High School. safety at Central 18 25 the to Her THE WITNESS: 24 Ob j ect No. 13 17 in particular overly broad. 12 16 felt was becoming an issue? 6 11 do you ever 2015, 4, I or St. violence at getting So we into was look at Central? about being fights. your forth she was using physical and students So what Paul conversations recall Mackbee brought A Mackbee relate to you that response those the after concerns? individual KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 situations, CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page40 40of of246 246 40 CONFIDENTIAL were, the details what plans could be in place to 1 what 2 decrease the likelihood of incidents occurring. So after discussing those potential Q 3 4 remedies or something to 5 anything 6 A Yes . 7 Q What? 8 A So 9 was implemented? in some cases, some it was to have additional support personnel work with students. 10 some cases, 11 support. 12 the it was to have additional community student, individual It depended on the In what support would be. Was there ever any discussion about Q 13 14 alleviate the violence, additional security measures? 15 A Yes . 16 Q What were those 17 A It was it could be 18 or 19 outside 20 additional 21 support discussions? related to our related security personnel to paraprofessional support support coming in to assist or having -- SRO support -- school resource officer at particular times. any 22 Q Were 23 A Yes , 24 Q What? 25 A All of KIRBY of those the above, KENNEDY & actually implemented? depending on the ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 or CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page41 41of of246 246 41 CONFIDENTIAL we do have additional So at times, school 1 situation. 2 resource officer support, 3 also security personnel goes through our security 4 emergency management. 5 6 additional SROs. Do you 7 8 remember know there have been times just I 11 made, an time when I cannot remember the particular incident. A 10 a particular SROs were assigned? additional or additional 9 there would be So you said at times Q and if principals request, and was it when the request was granted. 12 Q Have requests ever been made and denied? 13 A Not I'm aware of, that security emergency management, 14 to our 25 ask 16 speculate 17 Q 18 assigned Do St. currently how you know reasonably calculated to 21 in Subject to THE SRO to I'd have to many SROs are not lead to discovery admissible suit. 23 24 have you'd Object; ROCHEFORD: 20 22 go Central? Paul MR. 19 this sure; so requests that. on to I'm not Mackbee. Principal the but that, go WITNESS: ahead I and answer. believe assigned. 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952)922-1955 there's one CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page42 42of of246 246 42 C 0 1 BY MR. 2 3 4 5 I F D E L A point enrollment at this in time. 7 A Usually between 8 Q Do you 9 December 10 A 4, are enrolled looking at the daily Not without A Approximate? 1800 students. 1900 and know how many SROs were present on 2015? can't I I'd have recall. to to my talk colleagues . 12 Q What 13 A Ms . principals colleagues? Mackbee or the assistant Ms. there. 15 Q Who were the 16 A At Central? 17 Q At Central. 18 A At Central; L-E-N-T-S-C-H; 19 Lentsch; 20 Nordquist, 21 "Little" 22 Q 23 I School? High Central Q 14 T Do you know how many students 6 11 N PRIEBE: Q at N assistant assistant principals? Or so you have Mary Mark Krois, N-O-R-D-Q-U-I-S-T; with an "S, " And those [sic] K-R-O-I-S; Evelyn Valerie Littles-Butler; hyphenated "Butler." individuals, there were four principals? 24 A There 25 Q Were are those KIRBY four same KENNEDY there, yes. individuals & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 Yes, all four. employed pa CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page43 43of of246 246 43 CONFIDENTIAL 1 on 2015? December 4, 2 know Mark Krois, I I believe A Lentsch, 4 remember when Valerie Littles 5 Valerie Littles-Butler was assigned. 6 been there Q ' 7 8 this answering A What's the definition of an in "interrogatory"? identification by the MR. 13 before we get screwed up here. 15 your court for reporter.) Let's do this, ROCHEFORD: 14 marked was 35 Number 12 Where are you keeping stack? MR. 16 here. Is that PRIEBE: I'll COURT 19 MR. ROCHEFORD: right Is there. over Yep. MR. PRIEBE: 22 MR. ROCHEFORD: tendering to I MR. PRIEBE: 25 MR. ROCHEFORD: KENNEDY something Is That's mine. that her? 24 KIRBY There's yours? that 21 you're these Yes. REPORTER: THE lying keep okay? 18 23 interrogatories recall (Exhibit 20 when She may have Do you 11 17 remember case? 9 10 can't I to yes. year, last have I and Evelyn Nordquist were. 3 Teri & am. Okay. ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 the one CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page44 44of of246 246 44 C 1 BY MR. 2 3 I as 10 N T am handing the witness you seen this A I've Yes . Q attorneys Without seen what has been 35. document before, this document discussing what talked about, through my you and did you go through question by question and provide your MR, 12 to 13 knowledge. 14 obliviously you — the extent it I ROCHEFORD: called assume there's THE WITNESS: 16 MR. ROCHEFORD: 17 THE WITNESS: 18 MR. ROCHEFORD: answered by others 21 MR. ROCHEFORD: 22 THE WITNESS: 23 MR. ROCHEFORD: page 25 MR. KIRBY stuff the record, her personal in there can read about that were -WITNESS: signature for Yes. THE her this Yes. 20 at Just some your answers? for stuff within 15 24 A L attorney . 11 19 I Dr.- Battle? 8 9 D E Have 6 7 I Deposition Exhibit Number 4 5 F PRIEBE: Q marked 0 N Yep. on her behalf Yep. and if you look -PRIEBE: KENNEDY & Right now, ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 I'm trying CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page45 45of of246 246 45 C 1 I F 0 N D E N 3 MR. ROCHEFORD: 4 MR. PRIEBE: 5 MR. ROCHEFORD: states 7 defendants . 8 answered; 9 answer. To to the You 10 extent WITNESS: 12 MR, ROCHEFORD: 14 doesn ' t . 19 20 BY MR. she she didn't know, go through them I PRIEBE: will definitely do PRIEBE; going though this But do you recall Q document and going through each question? I A 22 For some, 23 individuals . Q questions recall I'd questions . 25 designee, that . 21 24 a she knows and which ones she MR. 15 she Yes. THE and see which ones 16, to — 11 13 On page she didn't have just finish. Sure. she's extent the just Let me they're directed to all that these answers, 6 18 L They were THE WITNESS: 17 A to 2 16 I T there answering some have to look at each of these specific one. information received from other was I'm not asking you about any specific right now. KIRBY Okay? KENNEDY S ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page46 46of of246 246 46 CONFIDENTIAL 2 to In relation to Defendant's Answers 1 Exhibit Number 35, . Interrogatories, you understand 3 that you were also given a copy or this request 4 because you are a defendant in this lawsuit, A 5 6 Through my attorney, correspondence MR. for me to time 9 interrogatory, 11 it's ROCHE FORD: too, answer to in the rather I'd and F.J.O. , enunciation and articulation, i6 initials F.S.O. use For I'd like to avoid the if possible. We've got a stipulation on that, so Okay. MR. PRIEBE: 19 MR. ROCHEFORD: it should be okay. BY MR. PRIEBE: you 22 Q If 23 A Okay . 24 Q Is 25 since we have if we could. 18 21 I think . 15 20 good the second and then he has a brother, a confidentiality order. 17 a for F.S.O. I'd prefer to avoid initials 14 be This might we have some initials F.J.O. 12 13 say, , 10 I received and documents. 7 8 correct? that could turn to page signature yours 16, on right? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 the Dr. Battle. bottom m CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page47 47of of246 246 47 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes . 2 Q I believe this goes to your previous but essentially, testimony, 4 stating that some of the questions were not within 5 your personal 7 knowledge, where you a for That's you. what he knowledge" you wants THE WITNESS: 10 Here. ROCHEFORD: MR. 16 second to read signed. 8 9 correct? You can definitely take 6 I this is your signature 3 "Are to Let me find read. not within the "Certain of the matters — yes. 11 personal 12 are not within personal 13 stated have been assembled by authorized employees and 14 counsel . " 15 BY MR. knowledge, and the facts PRIEBE: 16 Q So is it your understanding — 17 A Yes . 18 Q — that that document that you signed 19 explains 20 participated in providing answers there are a number of individuals who 21 A Yes . -22 Q It wasn't 23 A Yes . 24 Q Okay. 25 these questions? just you? Without providing any details anything you actually discussed, KIRBY to KENNEDY & was there a meeting ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 about CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page48 48of of246 246 48 CONFIDENTIAL 1 between — if you could just turn to page 2 was 3 and your attorneys 4 did you a meeting between you, do it on 6 ROCHEFORD: MR. PRIEBE: 9 MR. ROCHEFORD: 10 MR. PRIEBE: 11 met BY MR. Do you Q John Ekblad? A 15 Q Object that it calls Work product on who she Yes. Okay. Do know the plaintiff you in this lawsuit, know who Yes . he is? Yes? 16 17 A Yes . 48 Q Did you 19 A I 20 Q How 21 A When 22 teacher 23 name . 25 Or PRIEBE: 14 24 questions? with? 12 13 Valeria Silva, and instruct her not to answer. 7 8 there own? MR. for work product, Thein, in answering these your 5 Mr. 2 him prior knew of him, there, Q know did so What basically gave I you do you rise KIRBY the lawsuit? not personally. know of him? visited Central I've to seen High him before School, and knew he's his know about the incident that to this KENNEDY lawsuit? & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 a CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page49 49of of246 246 49 CONFIDENTIAL I wasn't there, A 1 2 from newspaper articles 3 proceedings . 4 Okay. Q so it's only information and school district So after reviewing that information 5 and getting your 6 what's your understanding of the incident 7 ris£ to information through those the current MR. 9 hearsay and she lacks knowledge, 11 speculation which 12 So if ROCHEFORD: is Extent it calls for foundation and personal Your question is I'll object. calling for not evidence. you can answer, THE 13 that gives lawsuit? 8 10 avenues, WITNESS: I go ahead. only know what is 14 in — through school district documents and what was 15 reported 16 17 BY MR. on So that gave Q district 20 A 23 an additional answer. You also know what happened on 19 22 news. PRIEBE: 18 21 the documents, school correct? Documents through district proceeding — proceedings . Q referring What district proceedings are you to? 24 A Related 25 Q What to the incident. proceedings? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 ' CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page50 50of of246 246 50 CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 would have come from the incident. 3 4 So any disciplinary proceedings that A Did you review those documents Q the related to discipline proceedings? 5 A Yes . 6 Q Were you involved in those discipline 7 proceedings? 8 A Oner 9 Q Which one? 10 A May 11 sure about I was I involved in. MR. ROCHEFORD: 13 MR. PRIEBE: 14 THE WITNESS: data privacy. I'm not student MR. 16 17 hesitant . The 18 You've got a 19 Exhibit 20 will copy, I 33. but 23 confidential, 24 we 25 Sure. — data privacy sure what ROCHEFORD: to I think we're going I know why is if who was you look at in attendance to mark the whole including that you're protected. the you can't -- can say. the extent we had it; You're correct, 22 Sure. expulsion proceeding show that's 21 not the 12 15 I'm I 'm not ask my attorney? it's transcript, at it. talk about transcript exhibit. it I'll it, as object as go. Do you want KIRBY to meet KENNEDY & privately too ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 or not? CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page51 51of of246 246 51 C 0 N F D I E N T 1 THE WITNESS: 2 MR. ROCHEFORD; 4 THE WITNESS: 5 MR. VILLAUME: 3 L Yes. Do you want to do I (At this time from 10:12 8 BY MR. 10 a Thank question. take a break. you. short break was a.m. to 10:21 taken a.m.) PRIEBE: Dr. Q under a have We'll THE WITNESS: 7 11 A that? , 6 9 I oath, Battle, you understand you're still correct? 12 A Yes . 13 Q Did you have an opportunity to speak with 14 your attorney? 15 A Yes . 16 Q Do 17 you recall my previous line of questioning? 18 A Will you please 19 Q Sure . Were you 20 involved in the disciplinary 21 proceedings 22 attacked 23 A Yes. One. 24 Q Which one? 25 A I'd the against the plaintiff like KIRBY repeat? to individual in this who assaulted or case? ask my attorney KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 if that's CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page52 52of of246 246 52 CONFIDENTIAL 1 private . MR. , 2 ROCHEFORD: 3 disciplinary proceeding 4 the expulsion hearing, 5 talking about, I and the WITNESS: 7 MR. ROCHEFORD: 9 THE WITNESS: 10 MR. ROCHEFORD: and those exhibits. 13 you know, 14 Actually, 15 Counsel . the And you transcript it's so forth, PRIEBE: 17 MR. ROCHEFORD: that. Err on 19 up and we'll 20 questions, 21 Okay? the talk. Okay? and we're 22 if side Yes. I it's Just going of to Exhibit 33, and your counsel that's KIRBY a is number KENNEDY & 33, that. to look at Exhibit would private, it, 33. just this do just whole Okay. PRIEBE: So depo pipe listen to his seal THE WITNESS: Q the from if you want MR. 18 part agreed should have Exhibit and under there, And we've this 16 25 F.S.O. Yes. 12 24 is right? that that will be confidential, BY MR. to Yes. 11 23 referring right? THE , and the individual we're is F.S.O. I think, is, think she's 6 8 It referring of pages. ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 to thing. CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page53 53of of246 246 53 CONFIDENTIAL Do you 1 have that in front of you? 2 A Yes . 3 Q Did you review this packet of 4 before your deposition today? 5 I A 6 I 7 sent was reviewed part me -- of Q 9 correct? MR. 11 Counsel, 12 advice . she wasn't, MR. 17 not 18 Exhibit The you then my attorney ROCHEFORD: For reports just asking you're and — well, referring to, the record, other legal actually, it only question right documents, you now is whether or reviewed 33. A document, Have you reviewed I recall cannot Q Okay. 23 A I 24 Q If it it before today? some of the pieces in this reviewing . 22 where and documents, status reviewed the 19 25 packet, proceedings, PRIEBE: Q 20 of district but 16 21 gets He's 13 BY part this Additional 10 15 as documents. 8 14 information says can't you recall. could "744," KIRBY and turn let KENNEDY & to me the bottom know when ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 right-hand you're CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page54 54of of246 246 54 CONFIDENTIAL 1 there. MR. 2 3 like, ROCHEFORD: THE WITNESS: 5 MR. PRIEBE: 6 THE WITNESS: BY MR. Are 9 A Yes . 10 Q Have you seen this 11 A Not 12 Q Do you recall hearing on the 14 Okay. private you I document before? recall. testifying at an expulsion 19th day of January, sharing student ROCHEFORD: 17 THE WITNESS: 18 MR, ROCHEFORD: seal this as confidential, THE 20 22 2016? ask my attorney if that's MR. 21 correct? there? that Can I A to 744, 744? 16 19 See, PRIEBE: Q 15 second. Correct. 8 13 a these are numbers. 4 7 Just It data . — but we and WITNESS: is you Yes, can I was are going answer. a part of those proceedings. BY MR. PRIEBE: 23 For the purpose Q 24 look at the first 25 understand that page the KIRBY on court KENNEDY of being thorough, Exhibit 33, you'll signed an order & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 if you in this CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page55 55of of246 246 55 CONFIDENTIAL 1 matter maintaining that everything that we're going to 2 discuss in relation to Exhibit 33 is confidential 3 material . Do you understand 4 that? 5 A Yes . 6 Q So you' understand that everything that you 7 have been told in 8 any of 9 place? A Yes . 11 Q If right, 13 page and you it's could go back to is still in 744, on the upper but do you see a condensed version, 3? 14 A Yes . 15 Q At 16 confidentiality of these proceedings or documents 10 12 relation to the Theresa the bottom, that's your name, correct, Battle? 17 A Yes . 18 Q Do you recall 19 A Yes . 20 Q' Were 21 A Yes . Q Okay. you giving this testimony? under oath? / 22 23 Exhibit you could turn to page 33. Are 24 25 If A you there? Yes . KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 701 on CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page56 56of of246 246 56 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q Have 2 A Yes . 3 Q Can 4 A Behavior 5 Q On 6 A Yes . ' 7 Q When 8 A After the 9 Q Would 10 12/4/2015? A you ever you tell it is? report. Would it it you review incident was the not say day. be the safe to don't recall No, I 15 Q But you A Yes . Q Was same If recall, A document? later? don't 14 this occurred. have been few days Q 16 you it 12 If detail did No, days? what document before? ? A few me this F.S.O. 11 13 seen know that you day recall. say it was that's the on within a fine. day, you've read through this before? 17 / 18 19 portion — 20 line about 21 there at are do it you a four see where separate A Yes . 23 Q What's 24 details? 25 A you The understanding it's incident KIRBY up the first through the page a after paragraphs? your understanding could, that broken third of the way down 22 If your just & the incident generally explain details KENNEDY of are written ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 for me. here. CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page57 57of of246 246 57 C 0 N F Q 2 details? ' 3 A No. 4 Q Do you 5 A No, 6 Q So you're 7 A Yes . staff D E N T I not specific It -- looking says oh, the admin -- behavior admin name And that is Mark Krois 10 A Mark Krois. 11 Q Did you speak with Mr. A Yes . 14 Q Do you 15 A I Q Did about this A About Q I believe recall believe when? either the day of or shortly after . ' 18 19 Krois incident? 13 17 yes. — Q 16 L know who did? 9 12 A Did you provide any of those incident 1 8 I you only speak with him once? this particular incident? I don't recall . 20 21 spoke with him about 22 right? 23 A (Witness 24 Q Is 25 A Yes . that a you were testifying that you this shortly after or the nods head.) yes? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 day of, CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page58 58of of246 246 58 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q So you recall that conversation? 2 A Yes. 3 Q Do you remember what was discussed? 4 A I 5 things he recall how quickly stated about unfolded. Was your understanding of Q 6 not when. But Krois, to Mr. during your the incident, conversation, 7 according 8 fairly consistent with the incident details here 9 page 33, Exhibit we didn't discuss A No . 15 Q You just didn't discuss 16 A Not 17 Q 18 A We didn't discuss 19 Q More recently, 21 incident with Mr, specifics 24 25 Q was on — those? last two or three months, 23 details the 20 A the 704? page 14 22 all no. So you believe there are more Q 12 13 here, details 33? At that time, A 10 11 of Exhibit 701 on I the specifically within the have you discussed this Krois? discussed how he was of the details. doing, not incident. What do you mean by you discussed how he doing? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page59 59of of246 246 59 CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 Just A Q What 4 A I he did he can't say? recall exactly specifically what said. 6 Q Generally? 7 MR. 8 THE WITNESS: 9 MR. ROCHEFORD: 11 MR. If With that ROCHEFORD: you don't I THE WITNESS: 15 MR. ROCHEFORD: 16 THE WITNESS: 17 MR. ROCHEFORD: MR. Q Do 20 A Not 22 23 asking we have a data don't recall. we'll I don't leave recall. it at that. PRIEBE: 19 21 Do recall 14 BY can't. constraint? 13 18 I Okay. THE WITNESS: practices I No, PRIEBE: 10 12 doing after being involved in an incident. 3 , 5 checking how he was a testimony, A 25 Q I recall what specifically, general, Q 24 you "How are believe you also it you other you tied told Mr. Krois? than expressing doing?" into informed Mr. your previous Krois Yes . that KIRBY you were KENNEDY & having a deposition ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page60 60of of246 246 60 CONFIDENTIAL > 1 taken 2 A 3 Q 4 A Yes . correct? 5 about the incident, 6 to 7 8 It wasn't That was another conversation. Was Q asked Mr, just that he would be notified that Krois that same conversation where how he was doing? 9 A No. 10 Q Did you review or watch any of the 11 security camera videos 12 2015, related to the December 4, assault? 13 A I 14 Q You 15 A I 16 Q Are 17 attacked the 18 plaintiff's 19 any 21 recall . can't you remember viewing any videos? recall. aware plaintiff at that the student said something who about the race? in a Did Q student don't can't reference '22 recall. Only what's A 20 23 you A No. 25 Q Do documentation, you ever issue 24 in documentation, about but, no, if there's I speak directly with the don't the incident? you have any information suggesting KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page61 61of of246 246 61 CONFIDENTIAL 1 that the assault occurred due MR. 2 3 speculation, 4 knowledge, Subject answer if ROCHEFORD: you personal 9 stated or of him personally 11 BY MR. knowledge 13 superintendent, 14 violence 15 A No, 16 Q Just 17 previous On at don't saying he may have December were to 4, have any it. I wasn't a said. 2015, you aware Central High You recap, informed me A Yes, occasionally. 21 Q Were any race of 23 teachers? of any race-based to that Ms. 20 to assistant I wanted safety 22 as School? some the ahead and discuss your testimony. 18 you go PRIEBE: Q to personal about what the student may have anything 12 19 I WITNESS: 8 to for testimony. to my objections, THE witness lacking calls race? can. 7 10 Object; foundation, based on a prior 5 6 lacking to the plaintiff's the 24 A No. 25 Q Okay. KIRBY concerns, of As safety or assistant KENNEDY & related correct? those students Mackbee the concerns race of related the superintendent, ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 was CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page62 62of of246 246 62 C 0 1 Mr. Ekblad the 2 school F first D E I N MR. ROCHEFORD: A L assaulted on Could you repeat that? THE WITNESS: 6 MR. repeat (The MR. ROCHEFORD: that Ma1 am, requested portion was THE 9 BY Repeat question. could you that? 8 10 I individual to be 5 7 T property? 3 4 N WITNESS: read back. ) No. PRIEBE: 11 Q Was there just one prior incident? 12 A I 'm 13 district '14 Minnesota . 15 16 but 19 need to I'm not sure; look that at school of information reported to it's the submitted electronically, it may be a written report send to the Minnesota Department of Q So it's actually reported that we Education. to the Minnesota 22 A Yes . 23 Q -- 24 25 to reported to the State I believe A 18 21 How is I'd have of Minnesota? 17 20 sure . information Q State not Department of Education? Yes? A Yes . KIRBY There are discipline KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 incidents that CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page63 63of of246 246 63 CONFIDENTIAL 1 are reported to the Minnesota Department 2 Are you aware, Q 3 without 4 the 5 Central reviewing any of other incidents as you those of Education. sit here today, documents, of some of assault or violence at St. of Paul High School? 6 A Can you 7 Q Yes . repeat As you the sit question? here today, can you 8 testify to any other incidents of assault or violence 9 at St. Paul Central High School? 10 A Define 11 Q Was 12 anyone ever beat up at St. Paul Central High School? 13 A Yes . 14 Q Okay. 15 that 16 were assistant 17 18 "violence . " occur A How many times did an incident leading up to December 4, 2015, like while you superintendent? I'm not sure, without looking at the records . 19 Q Would it 20 A I Q So can't be more than five? speculate. / 21 22 here you can't even give a general number today? 23 MR. ROCHEFORD: 24 THE WITNESS: 25 MR. ROCHEFORD: KIRBY KENNEDY & Object — No. she ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 said she's CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page64 64of of246 246 64 CO NFIDENTIAL 1 without foundation, sir. 2 (Exhibit Number 3 identification MR. 4 5 otherwise this turns ' 6 7 8 BY MR. Dr. Q before? 11 to If page 12 through may not reporter.) Let's do this, Handing the witness 36. I Q What 15 A Incident dangerous weapon. such kind of data Would this be the 19 Minnesota? 20 A Yes . 21 Q Do you 23 what this a 36 few minutes information this before, are you or but it referring to? aggravated assault information that shared with the understand the Do you understand, information in maybe more you State on detail, represents? 24 A What do you mean by 25 Q If you could KIRBY as for assault testified previously would be 674? Exhibit particular document. 18 page seen can give you seen data have been this 22 you it. I've Q have like, 14 17 court a mess. PRIEBE: Battle, you'd A or the for PRIEBE: 10 16 into been marked as Exhibit 9 13 by ROCHEFORD: MR. what's 36 was marked look KENNEDY & "in more at the top ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 detail"? left, it of CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page65 65of of246 246 65 I CONFIDENT A L 1 explains "Assault or Aggravated Assault," and then it 2 goes from the dates 8/1/14 to 12/4/15. . Do 3 you see 4 A Yes . 5 Q So what 6 7 foundation, calls If 8 11 of incidents ROCHEFORD: BY MR. for speculation. How do you MR. This form the dates Have you Object to the form (indicating)? 18 MR. No. ROCHEFORD: No, I do not. Okay. PRIEBE: 20 Q Forms 21 A Do 22 Q Have you reviewed 23 A Yes . 24 Q Have 25 us forms before? ROCHEFORD: THE WITNESS: MR. tells know that? 17 BY It question. 16 19 go ahead. WITNESS: participated in drafting these the lack of PRIEBE: Q of Object; for assault or aggravated assault. 14 15 MR. THE 12 13 is that information telling us? you can answer, 9 10 that? like I draft? this? No, I you ever been do not. forms like this told what these say or mean? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 before? forms CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page66 66of of246 246 66 C 0 N F 1 A Yes . 2 Q So you have it contains? 3 information 4 5 Not A yes. Not the this D I E N T I knowledge particular A L of this form and the but information, form, format. 6 Q But information, 7 A Yes , ' 8 Q So if you could read below 9 10 Aggravated Assault, " and then it says, foundation, lacks If 14 17 191; tell me you can THE that created this BY MR. Q 19 A 20 Q 21 A That's "By Central and Object; or Incident," HS: 13." 13 means? lack of knowledge. answer, go WITNESS: I ahead. was not the person so I okay. can't Do you . I know, would tell have him; THE 24 know know what MR. you say, 191 ROCHEFORD: report, 22 If what "Assault PRIEBE: 18 23 "District: personal 15 16 on to MR. 12 13 goes Can you 11 it you do? to it means? speculate. ROCHEFORD: if you That's don't WITNESS: know, Well, if 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 not evidence. tell it him. says CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page67 67of of246 246 67 CONFIDENT 1 BY MR. Q 3 A district, Do you know what these "By Incident," and at Central, 5 Q So your 6 A My 7 Q 8 A 10 Q 11 A 12 Q 13 A of assault and 13 of or 191 aggravated those My 191 occurred at Central High My School? interpretation would be that by what ROCHEFORD: Do you know these their THE WITNESS: 17 MR. ROCHEFORD: 19 THE WITNESS: 20 MR. ROCHEFORD: 21 THE WITNESS: 22 MR. ROCHEFORD: 23 at 13. 16 18 119, My MR. here, that would be district 14 terms number knowledge would be incidents assault at the 9 15 A L PRIEBE: 2 ' 4 I Yes. definitions are disciplined and so by THE WITNESS: 25 MR. ROCHEFORD: KENNEDY incident Yes. students forth? 24 KIRBY Yes. Yes. Okay. & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page68 68of of246 246 68 C 1 BY MR. The Q 3 today, 4 district 5 6 says N F I D E N T I A do you students disciplined, know how that could be greater A No, do not. Q Do you understand what I "Incidents with than the Q What does that mean? 10 A Incidents that resulted 11 G What does it mean below 14 due to MR. (The 16 18 in a it suspension. that, where it assault"? ROCHEFORD: Can you requested portion was THE suspensions BY MR. read that that were WITNESS: due to The read back. ) number an assault of incident. PRIEBE: 19 20 for the back? 15 17 here Suspension"? 9 13 222 sit it means when Yes . "Suspensions you 191 by incident? A says as number of 8 12 L PRIEBE: 2 7 0 Do Q information '21 you contained School A know who on created this district ROCHEFORD: 23 THE WITNESS: 24 know who generated this report. 25 created I KIRBY so KENNEDY the Exhibit 36? staff. MR. report, entered document, 22 this or don't & Are I I you guessing? I no. I don't know who know where ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 it don't came CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page69 69of of246 246 69 CONFIDENTIAL 1 from. MR. 2 3 If know. you don't 5 getting THE 8 entered BY MR. Do Q offices you what that's WITNESS: know where information I Yes . 12 Q What's 13 A Campus , 14 Q It's 15 A Yes . 16 Q Okay. 18 A Yes . 19 Q What 20 A It at like this We have A 21 answer. That's know, you I was fine. don't know who information. 11 17 PRIEBE: your him what PRIEBE: 9 10 this Tell that's If you don't at . , 6 7 know, MR. 4 ROCHEFORD: the a reporting name you school would be of called Campus Do the that district stored? system. reporting Reporting understand what system? System? that system does? information 22 does is our it do? student 23 the same 24 the number 25 things system — system. And would Campus Q records kind of of information: suspensions, similar Reporting System contain to KIRBY The the number number of that? KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 of assaults, injuries, CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page70 70of of246 246 70 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes . 2 Q Looking 3 means 4 Serious when it Bodily 5 6 says, Yes . 8 Q Can differences 10 you would severity — explain to me or "major" severity of the 12 Q And who judges 13 A Our be 15 police a medical decision that 21 I A depends 20 on the what would be between those the injury. that? -- it could vary. nurse, question. It could administrators, decision 24 or know who an injury is can't would ultimately make either "minor" speculate on which one. It incident. to let me you to either know who would finish my enter injury an ultimately make as either "major"? A a Okay? Do 23 you I'm going to ask you Q 22 25 I'm not professional, Do Q 18 19 Major, officers. 16 17 Minor, it be? "Minor" A 14 reported: know what injuries? A 11 "Injures do you you understand the differences 7 9 down, Injury"? Do those further It varies . KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 the "minor" CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page71 71of of246 246 71 CONFIDENTIAL Q So it 3 A Yes . 4 Q Have you ever been the 1 2 5 could be someone different every time? individual who made that decision? 6 A As an assistant principal, 7 Q Do you know when the yes. school district began 8 a contractual relationship with the Pacific Education 9 Group? 10 A No, 11 Q Were you involved in the creation of any 12 such I do not. contract? 13 A No. 14 Q If you could look at Deposition Exhibit 35. Turn 15 Number to page Without asking 16 17 Interrogatory Number 18 the 19 personal 20 A 21 knowledge I knew know the details Q there it, is A a look would that have been one that was at of you did not have a contract, but I didn't so go you How do you there if you in relation to? of How do 23 25 19, for detail, interrogatory questions 22 24 9 . ahead. know there was a contract, or contract? Because KIRBY the board KENNEDY & there ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 has there CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page72 72of of246 246 72 C 1 referring to the Yes. A contracts over 7 A No, 8 Q Do you I can't A L so there was a relationship. "the board, " were you board? the board has to recall that approve right is? now. know how much money the contracts Pacific Education Group are? A No. 11 Q Is there still a contract between Pacific Education Group and the school district? 13 A I 'm 14 Q Do you not sure . know if there was contractual relationship on December 16 A Yes . 17 Q You 18 A I 19 I know what amount 10 15 T a certain amount. Do you with E N Normally, Q 12 D I school 6 9 F When you brought up Q 4 5 N were workshops conducted, 2 3 0 I'm not sure know it 4 of services. You know? was 20 Q Do you 21 A the 22 Q -- the 23 A Professional 24 Q In know what 25 A Yes, services two Pacific Education Group provided? development. general? in general. KIRBY 2015? there was? know they provided if such a KENNEDY & Professional ASSOCIATES (952)922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page73 73of of246 246 73 CONFIDENTIAL 1 development. 2 Do you Q know why the school district would 3 look to get professional development from the Pacific 4 Education Group? For A 5 6 and the 7 consulting 8 9 10 topics the type that of professional they provide, development same as any other — So is Q professional there a development specific type that of Pacific Education Group provides? 11 A Yes . 12 Q Can 13 A T.hey provide professional development 14 15 related to racial explain? equity. What do Q 16 know it's 17 understanding 18 you a A you mean by "racial equity"? stupid question, of My understanding professionals 20 of the services it provides 22 Q can deal By A Not equality, 24 Q Is "equality"? like your how teachers and other of equity, in terms and particularly racial. is it fair to say that Equality? 23 25 is with issues "equity," mean fairness? I'd it. 19 21 but there Why I a does KIRBY but reason it not KENNEDY & fairness. you portioned encompass ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 out equality? you CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page74 74of of246 246 74 CONFIDENTIAL I 1 A 2 "equity" 3 different 4 5 and "equal," Why, different in should have equal 8 need a size 14 9 that ' s "equity. " 12 an analogy, access and some So everybody has 11 do Is individuals . represent to I believe wear of us everybody different shoes, need a is two that fair to Equity? 14 Q Equity. 15 A Yes . 16 Q So if you understand, knowledge, 18 racial how did Pacific equality? What 19 A Racial? 20 Q I believe 21 professional development 22 right 23 Is or not of they was some 8, of us and to get a shoe, needs. certain if you have Group cover doing said that equality, size equal Education were you but say? A 17 everybody shoe sizes or 13 that but mean two they Tailored to the needs Q — equality, by definition, your mind, To use A but encompasses things? 7 10 it things. Q 6 think the to -- equality geared towards excuse me that — equality, equity, right? correct? 24 A Yes . 25 Q And i I believe KIRBY KENNEDY your & testimony was ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 also that CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page75 75of of246 246 75 C 0 N F D I E N T I A L 1 the equity was related to race and education. 2 that Was right? 3 A Yes . 4 Q Okay. Now, what is your understanding of 5 how the Pacific Education Group went about to discuss 6 or develop the racial equity? A 7 So I was a participant 8 professional development, 9 to consider multiple perspectives, diverse group of students 11 you get multiple perspectives 12 your families, one Any other ways? 14 A Yes . 16 have 17 serve a and so how do from your children and way. Q conversations , that you have because we and families, 13 15 some and one way is 10 is in There's There's a If a way you so recall. you can protocol that have have -- conversations. Q Do any of the trainings that you attended 18 with Pacific Education Group deal with treating 19 students 20 A differently because I wouldn't 21 finding out what 22 need in terms 23 Q 24 A 25 to their their perspective why with would that the race? treating differently, of education or So perspectives, say of but is and what they support services — -- families, to just gather their and there may be a difference racially KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page76 76of of246 246 76 C 0 N F I DENTIAL 1 based on what people tell you, 2 experience . 3 Q 4 if based on their lived I apologize I'm not being clear. I guess my question is: Why would you 5 refer to the professional development as being 6 designed for racial equity? 7 that we school went over. From what A 8 9 just district, I within our diverse 11 have ethnicity, 12 special is how do we, 13 language, as a everyone -- and we have very different so that's a part of it, education students, of we have -- we we have students that need those diverse needs. And racial 14 recall, make sure that we provide 10 so all That was your testimony identity is part — it's just 15 one of the very diverse perspectives of the children 16 and families we serve. 17 Q It's a very diverse student population? 18 A Yes . -19 Q Would you agree that students of it's approximately 20 76 percent 21 students receiving English Learner Services? 22 A Yes . 23 Q What do you 24 Equity with the 25 A It's school one KIRBY of color and 30 know about percent of the Office of direct? our departments KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 within the CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page77 77of of246 246 77 CONFIDENTIAL 1 school system. 2 3 Do you participate or Q office at engage with that all? 4 A Yes . 5 Q How 6 A When my principals need information about so? Why would you do that? 7 curriculum or culture-responsive teaching/ 8 may refer them to the Office of Equity to get some 9 resources 10 general 11 12 so they have curriculum resources. Is Q Central High there an equity team at Yes . 14 Q Do you 15 A Not know who is specific — MR. ROCHE FORD : 17 MR. PRIEBE: 21 Yeah. THE WITNESS: particular BY MR. Right now? Right now, we with. 19 20 Paul involved in that team? 16 start St. school? A can Provide support to the teachers as well as principals. 13 18 I would No. I don't know names . PRIEBE: 22 Q Do you 23 A 1 Yes. 24 Q Okay. How 25 A I of knew know particular names at any time? about one K1RBY KENNEDY or on December two that & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 4, 2015? CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page78 78of of246 246 78 CONFIDENT 1 Q 2 A 3 Colbert, Could you name of I knew, the was 5 spelling for her, MR. Q Was 9 A No. 10 Q Just 11 A Yeah . 12 Q Okay . ROCHEFORD: there the a Oh, said two? 37 was marked ROCHEFORD: court Oops, for reporter.) Is there a I missed? THE WITNESS: 18 MR. ROCHEFORD: 20 MR. PRIEBE: 21 what's been marked as Exhibit you. BY MR, 23 25 a C-O-L-B-E-R-T . You second? 17 24 have one? MR. 15 22 Do you identification by the 14 36 Kimberly, one. (Exhibit Number 13 19 for me? PRIEBE: 8 16 L A teacher, THE WITNESS: BY A by chance? 6 7 those team, MR. 4 I is Oh, one. okay. Thank Sorry. Handing the witness 37. PRIEBE: Q going This Those to direct Have were you to you KIRBY a couple a few pages. ever KENNEDY seen & of documents, the first ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 page so of I'm CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page79 79of of246 246 79 CONFIDENTIAL 1 37? Exhibit 2 A No. 3 Q Can you turn 4 says "544" to the bottom right where it know when you're and let me there? there. 5 A I'm 6 Q Do you know whose signature that is 7 the Schools? Public Paul St. 8 A No. 9 Q It's kind of difficult — 10 A It's not 11 Q Can you 12 A No. 13 Q Me either. 14 Back to 15 Does legible. read the title? your previous testimony. it help refresh your $99,999.99 was up to contracts 16 that i7 could be agreed to without 18 A Yes, 19 Q Okay. 20 this document 22 A No. 24 Q I document, but the amount that board approval? does. it Now, you ever Have "547"? recollection I understand you've never seen before. 23 25 school right where How about the bottom 21 for seen that understand you've do you says document? never seen this understand that? KIRBY KENNEDY it & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 On page 547 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page80 80of of246 246 80 CONFIDENTIAL 1 where 2 it it goes says, over 3 "1: Consultant," "General read that, 5 your and A 7 Q let me (Reviews In 8 the district 9 engaging 10 eliminate 11 schools? that or give know if that document) same correlates paragraph, education do you know disparities how that A Through professional 14 Q With 15 A Yes . 16 Q Are the you Pacific aware Equity Transformation 18 A NO. 19 Q Can "551." 21 I you to with you know how Were professional was in SPPS done? development. Education Group? of the school district's Plan? turn believe to the bottom right it's the last any of these development 23 A Yes . 24 Q Which ones? 25 A DELT KENNEDY by and Beyond & it for you? Diversity, ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 where page. seminars attended training KIRBY ksaa second Yes. 13 22 you a Pacific Education Group went about racial Do says Services." in systematic equity transformation and 12 20 of that, understanding. 6 17 then below Description I'm just going to 4 and and — CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page81 81of of246 246 81 CONFIDENTIAL 1 that's yep, 2 Q all. Just for clarification, Okay, DELT 3 training — it's very difficult to read -- on the 4 hand, 5 A Yes . 6 Q So you correct? row, the first but it is left attended that training. Do you remember when? 7 remember when. do not 8 A No, I ' 9 Q Was it 10 A No. 11 Q Okay. twice? once or than It's more twice. Going back to my previous question 12 if you understood or knew what the school district's 13 Equity Transformation Plan was. Can you see 14 15 training, 16 discussed? row, in that that was one of under DELT the issues that was i A 17 18 Q In the No . this plan? In Is that What this discussed in the plan? what you're asking? 19 20 Clarification: seminar or program that you attended . You said you went 21 22 A Yes . 23 Q As 24 about, 25 is it focused says, you can "DELT on building KIRBY see to DELT in that training, executive training, row that we coaching, and capacity and & ASSOCIATES 922-1955 (952) KENNEDY right? talked support CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page82 82of of246 246 82 C 0 N F I D E N T A L 1 accountability for 2 equity transformation via the district's Equity 3 Transformation I read that correctly? 5 A Yes, you 6 Q Now, does 7 recollection? 8 district's implementing district Plan." Did 4 leading and I Or, read it that if you correctly. help can refresh explain, Equity Transformation A I 10 Q In part? 11 A — that 12 Q What pieces are 13 A These categories DELT, four . 15 group registration. 17 Q district's So in has these pieces A Yes . 19 Q What 20 A The do Two are parts, the DELT two I the — altogether. referring to? the you is you have here coaching, understand and what — the the Plan was? do. parts? training, and the two-day Beyond Diversity . 22 Q school So was it a plan district's equity? 24 A May — 25 Q Go 23 you two-day, part, in total Equity Transformation 18 21 a plan the 14 16 saw three what Plan? 9 The never your I to actually ahead. KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 transform the CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page83 83of of246 246 83 C 0 F D I E N T I A L 1 A May 2 Q You may. At any time I an understanding 3 go go back to your previous you question? want to clarify, ahead. 4 5 I N A and support do have for other That's leaders the bottom row Q 7 A in 8 Q correct? 9 A Yes . 10 Q I'm just trying to be Is a 11 district. there, like, coaching -- 6 Ihe of the Yes. clear here. specific plan that's ! 12 titled Equity Transformation 13 14 A Q aware 17 18 that I was aware of A reference 19 Q After such a seeing document, to an Equity Okay. Do printed you recall, 21 what the Equity Transformation those programs 22 A No. 23 Q You can't give me plan was A here, Transformation participation 25 this are you now plan? Only what's in this 20 24 of before seeing this document. 15 16 Not Plan? in or that there ' s a Plan. your those sessions, Plan consisted off? any details on how that implemented? I know how KIRBY these KENNEDY & pieces were ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 implemented. CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page84 84of of246 246 84 C 1 2 0 N But Sure. Q F I D E not N T the I A L details I apologize. This is one 4 where my question is not that clear, 5 trying to understand. I 6 see reference Plan. In my mind, 8 school district, 9 anywhere, 10 11 A right 12 now, Q that's but Even not written, of its equity policies? 15 A Yes . 16 Q Can 19 any time, you about So at plan aware of I'm just Transformation held by the that plan you're showing me just are you aware trying to of the transform generally tell me what any you that? our school board passed a racial equity policy during my tenure. 20 Q When 21 A I'm not 22 Q Do 23 24 25 not and the times no. 14 A actual Other than what No . district, 18 was right? school understand an of Equity to: you're 13 17 what implemented? 3 ' 7 of was that? of the exact remember the year? A No. Q You said you're not sure Can you you KIRBY sure date. the ~~ KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 exact date. am CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page85 85of of246 246 85 CONFIDENT year. the 1 A Or 2 Q Can you give a general? 3 A Possibly two years 4 the exact date the 5 the board. L A I can't I ago. racial equity policy was passed by 6 Q That policy can be found online, 7 A Yes . 8 Q Are you aware that 9 available online? actually not I was aware. not A No, 11 Q So do you know why the A No, 14 Q If under is online, 16 explain when 17 such policy? A 18 I'm not it was implemented and the details 21 there . BY MR. of any Yes . MR. of the again and when that policy is available 19 20 aware. is it your understanding that the policy will 15 23 site construction? 13 22 correct? right now it is 10 12 recall question/ ROCHEFORD: lacking Object foundation. in to Her the form answer is PRIEBE: Q Have you ever been made staff, 24 school district's 25 been told to discipline KIRBY aware at any time, students KENNEDY & any member, has differently based on ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 that the as CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page86 86of of246 246 86 C 1 N F I D E N T I A L race? 2 A No. 3 Q No 4 O brought such concerns or reports were ever to you directly? I can't recall 5 A No. 6 Q Any of the policies that. that you're aware of, 7 written or otherwise 8 December 9 discipline students differently because of their race? 4, 2015, implemented and in place on are any of them designed to 10 A Not that I'm aware of, 11 Q Any 12 A 13 Q So 14 A — we website all of our policies. 15 Q Do you recall of the - well, the policies or — -- they should be on a website any of your — -- any of the education 16 provided by Pacific Education Group describing that or 17 advising that 18 because of students their 19 A No, 20 Q I should be treated differently race? I do not recall. apologize if I already asked you this, 21 but could you just generally give me a description of 22 what the role is of the Office of Equity? 23 A Provide support to schools and district 24 staff for curriculum related to providing equitable 25 resources, support KIRBY for the Beyond Diversity training, KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page87 87of of246 246 87 CONFIDENTIAL support 2 equity teams at the school site, 4 Does Q 3 with helping with for helping with DELT training, 1 so it varies. the Office of Equity deal directly students? ' 5 A Yes . 6 Q How might they communicate directly with a 7 student? 8 A 9 Or why would they? that's under the Office of Equity, students 11 with their 12 there, that present 10 resource a multicultural We have come and we have there 13 of Equity provides 14 staff, 15 students? Yes . 17 Q Are you aware of the Pupil .19 A Yes, 20 Q So do for Fair Dismissal Act? am. I you 21 went through Exhibit 22 were suspended? A 23 25 but the Office but it also assists and works directly with A 24 lessons resources and other programs 16 18 for teachers. So correct me if I'm wrong, Q center Do Yes. I What is 36, you discussed and after we recall, students talking about recall who that? recall discussion about 36. Exhibit Q KIRBY your take KENNEDY & on when a ASSOCIATES (952)922-1955 suspension CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page88 88of of246 246 88 CONFIDENTIAL ' 1 would be 2 A 3 gives 4 an issued? Our Rights and Responsibilities Handbook possible infractions a suspension may be option. 5 I Q 6 much detail, 7 Discipline 8 school don't but [sic] district can Yes . 10 Q Okay . 11 A The 12 Q Is 13 school district 14 otherwise that A Within 20 Q Is it 21 Responsibilities 22 otherwise A Yes . 24 Q To school district which the you follow or suspends or the to the and Responsibilities, Pupil of Fair testimony that in concert best of your ever expelled a KENNEDY & Dismissal Act, our process. Handbook correlates KIRBY in Pupil student? Rights your the Fair too Yes. fair part implemented 23 a our references a in the expels is it student? either 17 the way when it -- it the follows Q yes, say that through suspend a discuss that 16 so, to to process Within 19 goes need the A see fair process. 15 you'll it Act A 18 think we is 9 25 where with the Rights with is the Act? knowledge, student? ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 or and has the CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page89 89of of246 246 89 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes . 2 Q What might 3 for expulsion, 5 Responsibilities, 6 expulsion is Q 8 A 9 Q 10 A 11 Q they have the infractions, any per he Was state law. I suspended? asked my 14 Q Go ahead. 15 A — if that's to the — student private It is, data? and I'll form. know who F.S.O. Do you 18 attorney ROCHEFORD: MR. 16 — which one that is? 20 THE WITNESS: 21 MR. 22 there's 23 If 24 we'll 25 — happened Do you know what happened to F.S.O. Can 19 where ahead. Go A object what know you 13 17 in the Rights and or mandated ? 12 the reason an option -Do ,7 or Just generally. if you know? In what's A 4 be the purpose deal Yes. ROCHEFORD: Okay. We've got a confidentiality stipulation. objection raised later by his parents, an with it. You can answer that, KIRBY KENNEDY & subject to the ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page90 90of of246 246 90 CONFIDENTIAL 1 confidentiality objection 2 Go ahead. ' 3 THE 4 5 question BY MR. Q Do you Yes . 9 Q What's know if F.S.O. was your understanding of why he was A For assault. Q Sure . If I can refer back to Exhibit 13 Just make sure you tell me which exhibit . 15 A Exhibit 16 Q 33? 17 A Yes. 18 Q The bottom right was, 19 correct? 20 A 33, in the "Behavior detail." MR. ROCHEFORD: 23 THE WITNESS: '24 "Resolution details." number I believe, 701, Yes . 21 22 your suspended? 11 14 repeat suspended? A 12 So please. 8 10 WITNESS: knowledge. PRIEBE: 6 7 again, and your personal Let me see what page you ' re It says 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 right here, CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page91 91of of246 246 91 C 1 BY MR. I DENTIAL Do you know who provided the information Q contained in Exhibit 33, MR. 4 5 F PRIEBE: 2 3 0 N foundation; page 701? ROCHEFORD: lacking personal MR. PRIEBE: 7 MR. ROCHEFORD: your question. 9 people, I Well, and THE WITNESS: 12 "Behavior detail," 13 but 14 information. of if you can. According to the the admin staff name BY MR. is Mark Krois, PRIEBE: Q Are you aware of F.S.O. previous disciplinary 's history? 18 A Not before this incident. 19 Q Now, here as you sit today, are of the disciplinary history before December 21 A Yes . 22 Q What's 23 prior to 24 A 25 form I'm not sure that he actually submitted this 16 20 the could have been many Go ahead and answer, 11 17 I'm asking — guess. 10 15 "who" lack of knowledge 6 8 Objection; December What's After the incident 4, aware 2015? occurred. your knowledge of his discipline 4, 2015? listed in the Behavior Detail Report. KIRBY you KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page92 92of of246 246 92 C 0 N F E N T I A 1 Q Pages 2 A 70 3 Q - 4 A Pages , 5 Q Do you know any details 6 if F.S.O. 7 High 701 D I 702 , believe 10 center . 701, I believe he or his Q How do 12 A I and 703, yes. related to how or Central — our placement came know to our center I placement that? It would be in the know. -- records enrollment . Q Is 15 A Yes. 16 Q Okay. me what 18 this that 21 guardian 705 to it's for St. Why would fill one a a you to explain 24 A so I don't 33? can you just briefly tell 2015-2016 Paul it or a Grade Schools. student's of these applications I'm just out? trying to get to me. I'm not a member know exactly. KIRBY Public student Stupid question. 22 in Exhibit 706. Page 706, says 6-12 Application Q contained is? It A 20 25 702, you don't 14 23 703? parents 11 19 and came to be enrolled at A 9 17 -- School? 8 13 L KENNEDY I of the can & placement speculate ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 why, staff, to have CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page93 93of of246 246 93 C > 1 a So as Q know what this 4 5 N F D I E N T I A L record. 2 3 0 center 6 superintendent, you don't form does? I No. A assistant don't supervise the placement and procedures. If you could turn to the bottom where Q 7 says "713" on Exhibit 8 lower half, 9 enrollment history? Do you 33. see right portion area where in the, it goes I guess, over 10 A Yes . 11 Q Do you see the gap there between 2014 13 A What 14 Q So in 2014, 12 do you mean by that? see it. Yes, 17 Q If you A I know, "13-14, what does that 835, Cretin." information mean? 19 history, it don't the Cretin Q So '22 A You 23 Q Is your know. shows 21 25 I "gap"? says, see A 24 it Do you 16 20 and 2015? 15 18 it is could it Other list of than enrollment schools. school? speculate. Cretin-Derham Hall? Would that be speculation? A I ' m not KIRBY sure, KENNEDY because & I don't ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 know if it's CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page94 94of of246 246 94 CONFIDENTIAL or out 1 in-state 2 speculate , Have you Okay. Q 3 I'm not state. of that sure that would ever been students approached by don't have any real 4 anyone with concerns 5 consequences when they engage in violence? have. I 6 A Yesr 7 Q Prior 8 A Yes . 9 Q Do you know how many 10 December to 2015? 4, times you were approached? I do not. 11 A No, 12 Q Can you give an approximate? 13 A No. 14 Q Can you provide '15 concerns 16 A events different '18 staff meetings. 19 Q 20 concerns 21 A wasn't 23 24 25 Did that were that the issues or you? our discipline for students enough. Why would that be they tell A addressed with Concerns at had teacher meetings, I approach me. And what were some of severe Q you? community members had parents, 17 22 to that were brought I any details of those a concern for teachers? you? Yes . KIRBY To have KENNEDY safe a & school ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 environment esi CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page95 95of of246 246 95 C 1 for children to 0 N F D I E N T (Exhibit Number 38 3 identification MR. 4 6 The 9 10 Dr. Q is? know, Battle, first page, Handing the witness do you know what the title "Central High School says, Have you ever 12 A Nope . 13 Q Just briefly paging through, any of these 15 A No, 16 Q Do 17 Safety you Q What 20 A Each high should Q 23 25 A all the document before? do you recall the Central High School Team? 19 24 seen this know of Yes . 22 all no. A school that's documents? 18 21 document Safety Team." Q seeing Lhis page 511. 11 14 reporter.) 38. Other than what A I court for PRIEBE: 7 8 was marked by the PRIEBE: what's been marked Exhibit BY MR. A L learn. 2 5 I is have that? a school school Does each school cannot schools in place. should have answer each excuse me safety team Each I — have a that a safety team. safety team? because I don't have in the district under my supervision. KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page96 96of of246 246 96 C 1 2 0 N F I The schools Q school have a D E N that T I A L you supervise, does safety team? 3 A I would have 4 Q Do you understand that 5 A -- 6 Q Do you ever communicate with the 8 A Not 9 Q Does 7 10 they to check but they should? should. safety teams? generally. the school principal and relay information provided by 11 A Yes . 12 Q Did Ms . 13 December 4, 14 School's safety team? 15 A 16 each safety 2015, I can't recall come to you safety teams? Mackbee ever come with concerns ever to you prior to raised by Central specifically if it was High the team. 17 Q If you could turn 18 A Okay. Okay. 19 Q Near the bottom, 20 that starts with, 21 aggression towards 22 A Yes, 23 Q Was 24 at 25 relation Yes, 514. here. do you see the sentence "How are we dealing with physical I staff?" see that a it. concern that any time by either Ms. to to page Central KIRBY High Mackbee or was & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 to you someone else School? KENNEDY raised in H3 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page97 97of of246 246 97 CONFIDENTIAL in relationship with Central. 1 A No. Not 2 Q With a 3 A Just the district 4 Q Okay. / 5 A Principals relayed that 6 asking for 7 towards 9 Explain what you mean by that. teachers were aggression how to deal with physical I that your recall. A Not 11 Q Okay. 12 A My recollection 13 physical 14 Q In 15 A That 16 Q 17 A 18 Q aggression of the best those principals? one of recollection, to Mackbee, Ms. Was 10 is more about student in general. general could other to include — staff, students visitors ? - and visitors, in It was yeah. general. Have visitors ever been assaulted while on district property while 19 school 20 superintendent? 21 A 22 in general. staff. Q 8 school? different I can't recall you were unless I assistant look at any records . 23 Q You can't 24 A No . 25 Q If you I KIRBY recall your no . can ' t , could off the top of turn the page KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 to 515. head? CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page98 98of of246 246 98 CONFIDENTIAL ' 1 A Mm-hmm, yes. 2 Q About third of the way down the page, 3 a you see where it says, 4 A Yes, 5 Q Those 6 fights, 7 staff; 8 elevators . " I "Biggest issues right now"? do. issues no consequences Did I "Doors, were: no real consequence; 9 elevators, elevators, correctly? A Yes . 11 Q Were any of those things issues that were raised to you at any time prior to December 4, 13 A Yes . 14 Q Okay. 15 Mackbee? 16 A Yes . 17 Q Did you address 18 locks; physical aggression to for kids; read that no 10 12 raised Any of those 2015? issues raised by Mary those issues that were to you? — 19 A I not personally 20 Q Well, 21 A 22 Q — respond? 23 A -- I how did you -- -- but relayed information to departments 24 that had responsibility for those areas 25 responsibility for KIRBY do those areas. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 — direct s CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page99 99of of246 246 99 CONFIDENT 1 I Q departments, 3 you're referring to, 4 each issue, 6 / 7 9 A elevators 12 13 Q our facilities Okay. Was A who works with the engineers. that raised to the facilities From my knowledge, and yes, about the doors . How about the "Fights; Not that particular, Q You recall 18 A Yes , 19 Q And how did you 20 and elevators are no real just fights in general . 16 17 and our consequence" ? 14 15 for doors, department? 10 11 for if you could identify? department, Q 8 those and if they are particular security emergency management; facilities of but can you tell me what departments So A A L think we discussed some 2 5 I that being raised to you again, right? that issue that was 21 A address that concern or raised to you? . Reviewing the safety procedures to prevent 22 and the follow-up with the principal, what was in 23 place, and identifying any additional supports that 24 may be needed. 25 Q Did you KIRBY do that with Mary Mackbee? KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page100 100of of246 246 100 CONFIDENTIAL 1 A Yes . 2 Q Prior to ' 3 A Yes . 4 Q How did you do that with Ms, 5 A Mackbee? We discussed what's in place, need to be added, 8 9 2015? Q up, and then there is a what may follow-up. Other than just discussing and following was anything actually done or implemented — 10 A 11 Q 12 A Yes . to It address those depended on the 13 there was additional 14 reviewed, concerns? situation. Sometimes staff assigned,, procedures additional professional development. Q Was that implemented at Central High 17 A Yes, 18 Q What, 19 A So 15 16 School? in particular? MR. 20 ROCHEFORD: I'll object 21 time. 22 will just object to the form of the question. 23 ''24 25 How did you address those issues? 6 7 December 4, BY MR. After these many minutes after this just to incident, PRIEBE: Q So for all these repeat it every time — but KIRBY KENNEDY questions -just & under ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 the and I can I CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page101 101of of246 246 101 CONFIDENTIAL 1 understanding 2 December 3 taken. whether or not 2015, 4, I'm referring to prior to that 4 A Yes . 5 Q I believe 6 did discus s, 7 Ms. 9 "no part about 10 consequence" 12 December 13 A Yes . 14 Q Okay. 15 give 18 at it, 19 Responsibilities, 20 possible 21 Q So time, would and Responsibilities to go look are Rights and there and expectations, the 23 consequences for your position it is prior to the options I Sometimes the person. to -- for infractions . 22 25 to that to your attention? to review that A real "no What did you do in response them the Rights 17 24 the not 2015? Listened A general'; about the part issue being brought 16 in ever brought up to you by anyone prior to 11 4, fights consequence." real So was Q correct? discussed I A 8 you no real consequence, " with that is your testimony that it was "Fights, Mackbee; 2015. Nothing after Okay? certain actions were 4, December that 2015, there there -- at were fights? Our Rights for fights KIRBY — and Responsibilities fighting KENNEDY & gives the and other infractions. ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 En CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page102 102of of246 246 102 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Sure. Q Notwithstanding the policy, 2 your understanding as 3 December 4, A 4 - 5 it assistant superintendent that on 2015, there were consequences Yes . As for fights? detailed in our Rights and Responsibilities . 6 Sitting here today, Q Rights 8 ' happens when a student engages in a fight? 9 and Responsibilities can you detail 7 10 is memorized, I don't have it so Q 11 in relation to what Not without having it -- A the That's okay. So I think you relayed — in discussing 12 13 this with Ms. 14 changed procedurally or policy-wise in relation to the 15 concern regarding A 15 Mackbee and following up, fights and no real On an annual basis, was anything consequence? there are revisions to 17 Rights and Responsibilities. 18 can't recall any specifics related to these that 19 were 20 Q You 21 A — 22 Q You can't 23 were made as a can't A 25 policy changes. so I recall changed, as far recall result of this Right. 24 They look at it, as policies. any issue brought up For policy. KIRBY KENNEDY & specific changes I cannot ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 to recall that you? any CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page103 103of of246 246 103 CONFIDENTIAL ' 1 2 Q are I want to be ! When clear. you say "they," you referring to the school board? 3 A School board, 4 Q Does the superintendent have the ability 5 yes. to change or implement such policies on her own? 6 A You'd have to ask. 7 Q So you don't 8 A Like, 9 policies; the school approve policies. superintendent — Q So can the 11 A So the 12 Q — 13 A Implement, 14 Q create? 15 A Can superintendent can implement Q 18 staff of 19 A school It's, I any physical — but I 22 give exact 24 A 25 Q So not approve. allowed to push believe, 21 Q but not It's a or shove district? Responsibilities. you the but from my knowledge. 20 23 yes, Are students the recommend — policies? recommend, school board action, 17 authorized board is they have to 10 16 know? There's in our Rights and information pertaining don't have it in front of me to to — you don't know? references You don't know KIRBY KENNEDY to it, off & but the top of your head? ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page104 104of of246 246 104 CONFIDENTIAL A 1 — 3 THE WITNESS: 5 MR. Let her 6 — finish Sure. PRIEBE: 8 MR, ROCHEFORD: question THE WITNESS: 11 MR. Yes, please. and what ROCHEFORD: THE WITNESS: (The 14 that BY MR. please. Yes, read back. ) requested portion was PRIEBE: was your 16 Q So that 17 A Yes . 18 Q Notwithstanding is 20 and on December 21 staff? A I 4, don't 2015, full answer, for policies assistant it your understanding as 19 23 to part of your answer was so you can complete it? 13 22 Do you want her -- 10 15 second. Okay? her answer. MR. read back the — right Hold on a ROCHEFORD: ' 7 12 the for record 4 9 Just ROCHEFORD: MR. 2 - that would not be generally, correct? the handbook, superintendent students were allowed to push understand your question, "were allowed. " Are there 24 Q 25 Particularly on repercussions December KIRBY 2015, 4, KENNEDY & for would there ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 students? have CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page105 105of of246 246 105 C F N 0 I D N E T I A L 1 been a repercussion for a student who pushed or shoved 2 a staff? ' 3 There are options A for physical aggression and other 4 Responsibilities 5 types of behavior. 6 7 cover what the MR. 10 I object guess, vague and I don't to know what ^3 She's talking options 14 MR. 15. THE WITNESS: 16 MR. ROCHEFORD: 18 THE WITNESS: 19 MR. PRIEBE: THE WITNESS: 24 25 your you're asking. — PRIEBE: Does I the witness don't know? understand. — you're talking policy -- I'm Do you explain -- understand what MR. to me what No. asking? BY Can you asking? 21 23 form of the question; 22 form said there are She 12 20 the to options . 11 17 Object ROCHEFORD: What policy? of question. fully in your mind, a policy, consequences would be? 8 9 such Would Q in the Rights and PRIEBE: Q You're Responsibilities, KIRBY referring to the Rights correct? KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES {952) 922-1955 and you're CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page106 106of of246 246 106 1 A Yes . 2 Q Okay. F N 0 C I D N E I T A L And I believe that was in response 3 to my question regarding what consequences there would 4 be student if a correct? shoved or pushed a teacher, 5 A Yes . 6 Q Is it your testimony that the policy that discussing you're the handbook that or 7 you're 8 discussing would fully cover those options / 9 to when a student pushed or shoved a teacher? form of the 11 the 12 to say, 13 "options," which is 18 She's "policy." you what told you there want are ahead. There are options THE WITNESS: listed. BY MR. PRIEBE: Q Does it options cover all MS. SILVA: 20 MR, PRIEBE: I'm possible? sorry Excuse me, Ms. Silva, You're not testifying. know I SILVA: 22 MS. 23 THE WITNESS: 24 go can answer, 19 21 conflates It to so I object to the form of the question. 15 17 question. If you 14 I would object ROCHEFORD; MR. 10 16 in relation I don't understand the question. MR. 25 KIRBY PRIEBE: KENNEDY & I understand ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 your CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page107 107of of246 246 107 CONFIDENTIAL 1 frustration . MS. 3 THE WITNESS: 4 MR. ROCHEFORD: ' 5 THE WITNESS: 6 MR. PRIEBE: 7 the record What - "possible" Let's just — - - "possible" off go can we Actually, second? for a 8 (A discussion was 9 (At time a this from 11:34 10 — I'm why that's -- SILVA: 2 short break was 11:44 to So ROCHEFORD: MR. 11 a.m. record. ) the held off taken a.m.) was there a Paul Public that St. 12 mention earlier in the questions 13 Schools 14 equity policy up 15 and that's of —' I'm assuming when Counsel made that 16 reference, 17 experience, racial doesn't have its We just right now. checked; it's up, just based on his personal it was whatever difficulties he had getting that. But it's up and on the website and has 18 been, 20 an oversight in the it was just questioning. MR. 21 BY MR. I'm sure in three different places. 19 22 625, ISD website, Back on the PRIEBE: record. PRIEBE: Ms. 23 Q 24 looking at page 25 516, and towards Battle, 515 if you -- are you — if you could turn the page to the bottom, KIRBY could KENNEDY & it starts with ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 saying, m CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page108 108of of246 246 108 CONFIDENTIAL ' 1 "Why are staff," students able to push and shove "District support," question marks; 2 question marks; 3 "Lack of consistency — not everyone should be afraid 4 to walk the halls; 5 Do you see I do. 6 A Yes, 7 Q Was 8 raised 10 issue or concern a that was 2015? 4, December to specific, Not this Wo. read that? I with this specificity. n 12 where an that to you prior A 9 they are." yet, Q How about generally? A So Was this raised to you? 13 are students not allowed That's not an expectation. 14 shove. 15 allowed to the — not Q But did 17 A No . 18 Q — 19 students 20 A No. 21 Q Did anyone 22 December 23 to 4, anyone walk the They're not no. these particular issues, come ever and to push come to to shove ask why you and staff? you prior to and tell you that people were 2015, and -- 16 are able to push afraid halls? 24 A No. 25 Q What is KIRBY your understanding of & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 KENNEDY the security CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page109 109of of246 246 109 CONFIDENTIAL 1 that's Well A 2 MR. 3 4 Central High School? at in place before December MR. 5 6 ' 7 BY MR. 8 9 4, December We Yeah. PRIEBE: can go before apologize. know what Do you in place at security was time? that know at was there least one 10 A I 11 Q Would that be 12 A — one 13 Q On 14 A And then other personnel help with 15 security guard. December 4, 2015? security. know who helped with security? 16 Q Do you 17 A So there 18 monitor hallways. 19 helping are other personnel that teachers all Of course, help are part of — Monitor hallways? 20 Q 21 A administrators. 22 Q What are teachers' 23 they monitor hallways? 24 when 25 is PRIEBE: Q that I 2015. again, or now? 2015, 4, This, ROCHEFORD: they monitor A Like, KIRBY Yes. responsibilities What are they supposed to do hallways? generally, KENNEDY & I can say? ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 if CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page110 110of of246 246 no CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q Yes . 2 A Greet " 3 4 5 students monitor is supposed to Do you know what a teacher Q as class. to do if he or she sees a fight break out? 6 A Each school has 7 Q Does Central yes . 8 safety procedures. High School have safety procedures? 9 A Like 10 Q Do you A Without having it But generally, there's a notification 11 know what ;3 speculate. 14 process to the To 16 A or 17 Q school 18 A event 19 the 20 drills, 21 — of office or their an emergency, Is I can office? security procedures whether so they're specified, Q in front of me, the Q it's school-property specific? 23 has a or fire evacuation. it your testimony that 22 25 safety procedures office 15 24 those are? 12 B from class going they're students, those are Like Central High School a different policy? A Based a on they can be specific, K1RBY facility's outlay, so, yes, because each of our buildings KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 in CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page111 111of of246 246 Ill C 1 A I T L to the best of your knowledge, So would, Q 2 N out differently. laid are E D I F N 0 3 Central High School have a different policy or 4 procedure relating to what a teacher should do 'in 5 response 6 A 7 - 9 Because Yes . procedure located? be would 12 you mean by building? 13 not? 14 BY MR. PRIEBE: Q is this I'm assuming 17 A Yes . 18 Q So It's if it is usually in writing. A the office, 21 in 22 electronically, 23 varies . 24 Q 7, if It If the where usually in writing, would that written document be 20 a policy or procedure in writing? that would be page do Or what are you talking about? 15 25 form in writing or it's Or whether the to "Located, " sure. not I'm Well, of the question. Object ROCHEFORD: MR. 11 19 different Do you know where such a policy or Q 10 16 is the personnel site. at each 8 fight breaking out? to a Some varies. teacher's located? of them classroom, some people prefer have them of it's some it printed, you could refer back to Exhibit specifically referring KIRBY KENNEDY & to Interrogatory ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 so it 35, CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page112 112of of246 246 112 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Number 10. In the answer — and just to 2 kind of 3 streamline the testimony here — in the answer, 4 goes through saying, ' 5 "SPPS uses a variety of programs and systems to promote school safety, 6 not limited to, 7 control, 8 Communication Center, 9 two-way radio technology." 10 alarm systems, see where do. A Yes, 12 Q Is I December 4, 14 Central High School? 2015, There was Yes . systems . 17 Q But that was 18 A And some 19 Q 20 A Yes. 21 Q But "including, 23 place? systems, and I read that? those systems were in place at 16 22 access it your understanding that on 13 A but Emergency security camera Do you 11 15 including, visitor check-in policy, security it some a variety just A Yes . 25 Q I of of Some them? of them. you would agree believe your KIRBY and -- but not limited to" 24 of programs KENNEDY that the answer those programs were other testimony was that & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 in CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page113 113of of246 246 113 SRO, also an 1 there was 2 present on December A 3 4 Q 2015; that is have know who the director of Security Do you and Emergency Management is? do. I Yes, 8 Q Who 9 A Laura 10 Q Have you discussed the that? is Olson, O-L-S-O-N. December 4, 2015, Laura Olson? incident with 12 A Yes . 13 Q Were 14 A Not 15 Q So what did you discuss? 16 A So Laura no. no, was she Q How did 19 A She 'called 20 Q Was 21 A Yes . 22 Q had occurred at Central. you? me . 4th of December ROCHEFORD: Let him finish. Okay? 25 KIRBY who 2015? MR. 23 actual person notify on the that of the incident an notified me that present? attorneys your 18 24 I ' d if he was on-site. from that day, A 17 correct? an SRO assigned. 7 '11 L resource officer, school or a know there's I to review documents 5 6 4, A I CONFIDENT KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page114 114of of246 246 114 CONFIDENTIAL 1 BY MR. in any great conversation Yes . A 4 remember the Do you Q 2 3 PRIEBE: substance been an altercation happened in the 6 some staff members have been hurt." Anything 8 A (Witness 9 Q Is 10 A Other 11 the school?" that head. ) shakes a no? "Are just, you able to come up to General questions. Q Did you go to the 13 A Yes . 14 Q On December 4, High and possibly else? 12 15 incident where an cafeteria, 5 Q that detail? "There's 7 of school? 2015, you went to Central School? 16 A Yes . 17 Q What did you do 18 A Went 19 Q And were you able to touch base with Mary 20 Mackbee? 21 A Yes . 22 Q Okay. 23 Mackbee? 24 A 25 from me to Yes . see when you Mary Mackbee. Did you discuss What got there? — anything generally, what did — KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 with Mary she need CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page115 115of of246 246 115 C Did 0 N she F Q 2 A that 3 Q Excuse me. Did D tell 1 4 I E N T I A L you? was Anything else? she tell 5 A Yes , 6 Q What did she 7 A That she you what say she she needed probably may need 8 support for any teachers, 9 have to look and see what was needed, 10 assistant principals were 11 investigation; 12 at the 13 14 • that Q Was anything A She said we're still gathering Q some additional she would support, because the some more support but What else discussed? she wasn't she knew about was still It there. information. did she tell you that she knew about situation? 19 A That there 20 altercation between 21 hurt had been students some and a type staff of member was staff members. Q Were 24 A At 25 Q You 22 23 need from you? that involved in shared what 16 the subs; from you? school. what happened, 18 their she might 15 17 needed the staff members Mark Krois Ekblad? that said time, "at yes. that KIRBY KENNEDY & time," ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 and John CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page116 116of of246 246 116 CONFIDENTIAL anything Has 1 changed? 2 A No. 3 Q Including the handbook that you testified staff otherwise trained as to how to are 4 to earlier, 5 deal with violence on school property? 6 A Can you 7 Q Sure . 9 10 know we I 8 policies repeat the question? supposed to do. remember that? Do you A Yes . 13 Q Are staff specifically trained on how to deal with violence? Some staff are. 15 A Yes. 16 Q On December 4, Mr. Ekblad was do you "know if 2015, trained? 18 A No, I'm not aware. J. 9 Q How are you aware that 20 trained? 21 A 22 the and procedures relating to teachers 12 17 the handbook or intervening in fights or what they're 11 14 went through My principals some tell me, will staff are and other district personnel. 23 Q 24 Mackbee 25 to deal Prior to December 4 of 2015, did Mary tell you that her teachers were trained with violence? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952)922-1955 in how CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page117 117of of246 246 117 I CONFIDENT A L 1 A Yes . 2 Q Can you give me any specifics? 3 A So part of the training is — one training that we offer is mindfulness, 5 professional development related 6 there's 7 intervention, 8 participated in. 9 Q 10 some district training, that she So would that have been the that, to and then nonviolence some shared some so there's and 4 of her professional crisis staff had development Pacific Education Group? 11 A No. 12 Q Do you know who conducted that training? 13 A Which training? 14 Q The professional 15 development you referenced? A 16 at Sometime Mindfulness, 18 training for nonviolent 19 people — crisis sign up individually Counselors her site, and then there's 17 for for district provides intervention, the and that. through the district office? 20 Q That's 21 A Through the district office, 22 Q Is 23 that there a mandate that yes. teachers or attends either of those programs or trainings? 24 A For certain 25 Q For teachers staff, yes. in particular? KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 staff CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page118 118of of246 246 118 CONFIDENTIAL 2 for some teachers, yes, For A 1 it is mandated. some teachers and not others? 3 Q Why is it 4 A I'm not 5 Q You don't know what sure why. or the policies 6 procedures are related to who employed by the school 7 district has to 8 A 9 10 12 — I'm only aware of I'm aware of, for education special is staff the only of procedures. special You're aware that Q 11 trainings? Designated special education staff. one attend those mandated to attend such training, education right? 13 A Designated special education staff. 14 Q Okay. 15 A Yes . 16 Q Are 17 district 18 in as you aware staff is is to whether specifically told not school intervene to fights? I'm not 19 A No, 20 Q Are you have aware. aware of whether school been told at any time not to report 21 staff 22 assaults 23 A No, 24 Q Are you aware that there were 25 concerns to or violence I 'm not voiced prior KIRBY to law local district enforcement? aware. December KENNEDY & 4, 2015, ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 some that m CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page119 119of of246 246 119 CONFIDENTIAL 1 certain staff members voiced their concern that they 2 were told not to raise reports with local 3 enforcement? 5 read it I A 4 through newspaper it and heard law reports . 6 Q Did you investigate those claims? 7 A No. 8 Q Does the school district inform staff 9 10 It's not no . whether or not a student of theirs had had a history of violent behavior? 11 A Can you 12 Q Sure . So 13 the question? repeat classroom of say -- a teacher has if a — 30 people and one just make up a number of 14 let's 15 those students had a history of violence, 16 school district advise that teacher of the student's 17 19 There's A a procedure about violent behavior 20 Q 21 located? 22 A 23 if would the of violence? history 18 of Is it that procedure is a written procedure? I'm not posted it's staff students. of know where Do you informing for on sure posted. our website. policy 24 Q The 25 A There's KIRBY it's if and — a KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 I'm not sure CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page120 120of of246 246 120 CONFIDENTIAL 1 Q — procedure website? 2 A Yes . 3 Q Are you aware that 4 district's property have 5 years? 7 and 12 THE WITNESS: MR. 14 prior testimony, 15 into safety concerns, A 16 go ahead I'm not aware the of front of me. in Q right? It's data. I It's regular looking Did that data assaults violent you said you did some investigation looked at I "research." 18 19 form Kind of tying back to some of your first Q it the PRIEBE: 13 17 knowledge, report trend data without having a BY to answer. 10 11 Object If you have personal 8 9 four in the last question. the of doubled school on the assaults ROCHEFORD: MR, 6 there. could be It wouldn't at data. represent an increase on school term in district property? 20 A I'd have to go back and review. 21 Q What would you A The school district public informational Q That's 22 25 go back and check that? .23 24 review to data. KIRBY available? publicly KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page121 121of of246 246 121 CONFIDENTIAL A 2 on our website. 3 Q looked I've it up is it your As assistant superintendent, 4 position that the plaintiff should not have intervened 5 in the fight on December 7 I 9 because not I was there. in your a reason, Would there ever be Q mind, 2015? speculate. can't 8 4, speculate can't I A 6 I know. I as far as Yes, 1 in a fight? for a teacher to intervene yes. 10 A Uh, 11 Q What 12 A Well, 13 of the students 14 judgment, 15 particular do you mean? it's within the teacher's involved, may be a — safety factor in their so it's their — a judgment in that — Is a it job duty 16 Q 17 A incident . 18 Q of MR. 20 answer before he 21 about to a teacher 19 -- intervene Did you finish your ROCHEFORD: interrupted you? You were talking j udgment . THE WITNESS: 22 it's — Right. if they believe the safety of 23 If 24 they make a judgment to intervene. 25 KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 It depends. a student — CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page122 122of of246 246 122 C 1 BY MR. 0 N F E D I T N A I L PRIEBE: 2 Q Anything else? 3 A No. 4 Q Are teachers mandated to intervene in 6 A I'm not aware of 7 than a possible 8 and 9 effort, that 10 with -- that's 11 reference 12 statute 5 fights? reference such a mandate, they do have a right, the only mandate I'm not and it, to about in front of me, I don't have it — law in state other law, state reasonable so I'm not familiar I know that may make I can't recall the right now. as Are you aware, 13 Q "14 superintendent, 15 obligation to assistant that any teacher has a job duty or an can fights? in intervene you repeat question? the 16 A To 17 Q Yes . 18 A I ' m having 19 Q As assistant superintendent a very clear 20 wasn't 21 reask — 22 any job duty 23 to intervene Other 24 A 25 reasonableness, I KIRBY I'll superintendent, obligation in a so question, as assistant or — saying — maybe just try to are you that a aware teacher has fight? statute than that can't KENNEDY I'm & not about aware ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 it of any of Pi CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page123 123of of246 246 123 I CONFIDENT 1 3 Q 5 A cafeteria Q 6 7 judgment. A 8 9 Do you know teachers have the 4 poses I think you Why did you 11 A So 12 Q -- what 13 A It's both. 14 safety of those from We'll PRIEBE: take about Dr. this short break was a time Back on PRIEBE: Battle, I have no the 25 MR. further questions time. ROCHEFORD: Q Dr. Battle, whether KIRBY KENNEDY & taken record. EXAMINATION 23 BY five 12:09 p.m.) to 12:06 p.m. 22 24 be? Whether your safety or the this MR. you at judgment would it kind of Okay? (At for and different Professional MR. 19 21 that? reference involved. 15 20 or safety risk. Personal? 18 for obligation referred to discretion Because every situation is Q 17 fight? supervisors . a different minutes . a cafeteria monitor if as I'm not aware of that No. fight. obligation to intervene in a 10 16 L that they have to intervene in a mandate 2 A it's hallway ASSOCIATES (952)922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page124 124of of246 246 124 CONFIDENTIAL supervision, 2 school 3 athletic events, 4 district 5 fight? Yes , 7 Q That's 8 A Yes . 9 Q Whether 11 deal? Yes, A I question. I apologize; don't the of As I form of stated earlier are a part of teachers former response, the to cut you off. THE WITNESS: a I that's part not, Object PRIEBE: MR. 15 16 expressly stated in, it's that's 13 14 job duties? of their part some written contract or 12 of the have to deal with students who sometimes A know, or employees do teachers 6 10 cafeteria supervision, school, or leaving kids coming to bus-loading, teaching, 1 the in safety. v 17 18 19 That BY MR. the is That expectation. is job. ROCHEFORD: Q But in this interject 21 and does 22 A Yes . 23 Q It's 24 A Yes . case, fight, into this 20 is Mr. that Ekblad's decision something that to up discretion? discretion, to his Up MR, KIRBY his ROCHEFORD: KENNEDY & Anything ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 judgment else? to can happen sometimes? 25 'v part of their — CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page125 125of of246 246 125 CONFIDENTIAL to 1 THE WITNESS: 2 MR. PRIEBE: 3 MR. ROCHEFORD: 4 5 6 intervene. Nothing. She will read and sign . (At this time the proceedings were concluded at 12:11 p.m.) 7 •k 8 k k 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KIRBY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 KENNEDY CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page126 126of of246 246 126 CONFIDENTIAL , 2 3 4 5 6 forward this original Reading and (UPON COMPLETION, 1 Signing Certificate to Thomas has the Sealed Original.) H. Priebe, who already ! DR. THERESA BATTLE I, Dr. Theresa Battle, do hereby certify'that • I have read the foregoing transcript of my Deposition (or, and believe the same to be true and correct, except as follows, noting the page and the line number of the change or addition desired and the reason why) : 7 8 Page Line Change or Addition 9 <— • o- OM- R I, S3 £ Reason CiJt10 lb 1$ 11 12 c 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13-flM&O 23 Dated this 24 25 3\ day _ of KLB KIRBY KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 20Hr m CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page127 127of of246 246 127 CONFIDENTIAL STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF ANOKA Be it known that I took the Deposition of DR. THERESA BATTLE, on the 5h day of December, 2016, at 8519 Eagle Point Boulevard, Lake Elmo, Minnesota; That I was then and there a Notary Public in and for the County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, and that by virtue thereof, I was duly authorized to administer an oath; That the witness before testifying was by me first duly sworn to testify the whole truth and nothing but the truth relative to said cause; That the proceedings were recorded in stenotype by myself and transcribed into writing by computer-aided transcription, and that the transcript is a true record of the testimony given to the best of my ability; That the cost of the original transcript has been charged to the party noticing the deposition, unless otherwise agreed upon by Counsel, and that copies have been made available to all parties at the same cost, unless otherwise agreed upon by Counsel; That I am not related to any of the parties hereto nor interested in the outcome of the action; Dated and signed the 12th day of December, 2016. KIRBY KENNEDY & Brede Kelly L. Court Reporter ASSOCIATES (952) 922-1955 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page128 128of of246 246 CASE 0;16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document 34 Filed 11/30/16 Page 1 of 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA John Ekblad, Case No.: 0:i6-cv-00834-DSD-SER Plaintiff, vs. Independent School District No. 625, Valeria Silva, individually and in her Official Capacity, and Theresa Battle, individually and in her Official Capacity. Defendant. ORDER Pursuant to the stipulation of the parties in the Stipulation to Release Educational Data on F.S.O. Pursuant to Minn. Stat § 13.32 and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 (Doc. No. #33), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED The Defendants shall mark as Confidential Materials and produce private educational data of F.S.O. possessed by the Defendants within ten business days after the filing of this Order, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Confidential Materials on F.S.O. produced in this action shall be treated as "Confidential Material," pursuant to this Court's May 3, 2016 Protective Order. Doc. No. #17). Dated: November 30, 20 1 6 s/ Steven E. Ran Steven E. Ran U.S. Magistrate Judge EXHIBIT C-A #25 t CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page129 129of of246 246 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL •* •: .i - ^%%v.v .^.V, .. , • v. < . >• :• ^ - *u%v.w-; v.: JCv. -i;".* 1 . F.S.O. STUDENT INFORMATION r ; ; ;; ; • I \ I 1 t i !• i SPPS000683 CASE CASE0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER 0:16-cv-00834-DSD-SER Document Document109 48 Filed Filed03/21/17 06/09/17 Page Page130 130of of246 246 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL F.S.O. 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