Pascagoula Munucipal Separate School District v. Barton

MILLS, Justice,

for the Court:

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

¶ 1. The Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District appeals the Jackson County Circuit Court’s decision ordering the transfer of a student from his current elementary school to his sister’s school when a space becomes available.

FACTS

¶ 2. Harvey and Renee Barton registered their son Gentry with the Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District (the District) in July, 1999. The District assigned Gentry to Eastlawn Elementary. The Bartons requested that Gentry be transferred “in-district” to Beach Elementary, where his sister attends. The…