Hodnett v. Monroe City School Board

PRICE, Judge.

In this class action brought by plaintiff on behalf of all teachers in the elementary and secondary schools of the Monroe City School system, a declaratory judgment is sought to determine the legality of the payment of the employer’s contribution to the Louisiana Teachers’ Retirement System from the proceeds of sales tax revenues authorized by a special election to provide funds to supplement teacher salaries. Plaintiff also seeks a writ of permanent injunction and a writ of mandamus to prohibit the alleged illegal use of these funds and reasonable attorney’s fees under La.…