Shields v. Helena School District No. 1

Greg, Kerbie and Nathan Shields (the Shieldses) brought this action in the District Court for the First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County, to recover monetary damages for alleged violations of their constitutional rights and other claims. On Defendants’ motion, the District Court dismissed the action on the basis that the Shieldses failed to exhaust the administrative procedures available under federal and state law. The Shieldses appeal the dismissal of their cause of action. We affirm.

We address the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether the Shieldses’ Notice of Appeal was premature…