Federal Judge Says "No Deal" to Gov. Nathan Deal on DeKalb BOE Removal... at Least For Now

DeKalb Co. School Board files for temporary restraining order over member removal

 COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

Federal Judge Richard W. Story has signed a temporary restraining order to keep Gov. Nathan Deal from removing any of the DeKalb County members until a scheduled hearing takes place on Tuesday. 

Story denied that action, however. "The implementation of Governor Deal's decisions in this regard is hereby enjoined to preserve the status quo until after this Court has held a hearing on the matter," according to Story's order.

In layman's terms, Deal can make a decision to suspend or remove a member, but he can't implement his actions until after Story's hearing.

Court documents obtained by CBS Atlanta News said the emergency motion was made in light of the governor's announced intention to take action Monday against six school board members on the recommendation of the State Board of Education.

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On Friday, Betsy Parks and two other parents delivered a petition with more than 1,800 signatures.* The petition urges the governor to remove the board members. Parks said she has now started a second petition that asks the school board to drop its lawsuit against the state.

The first "Restore DeKalb" meeting (above)
was about information.
The second was about questions.
The next "Restore DeKalb" meeting
will be about taking action!
Check back with us for details on the next urgent
countywide citizens' Town Hall to discuss the
next steps toward regaining control of our schools so we can keep accreditation!

"This is a huge opportunity for DeKalb to come together," said Parks. "It's a huge opportunity to really reflect on what the community values which is our children and educating our children."

*  Thank you Betsy!!  

And, thank you to "Restore DeKalb" for keeping the parents and community stakeholders informed and aware of what is going on.  We look forward to your next meeting so we can help unite the county on this urgent issue!