Judge Schaefer sets November trial in lawsuit challenging SJSD’s reorganization plan  

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- After Judge Kate Schaefer denied a request for a local preliminary injunction against the St. Joseph School District, attorneys returned to the Buchanan County Courthouse Tuesday for another hearing. 

During the hearing, Judge Schaefer scheduled a bench trial for Nov. 16–19. 

The lawsuit was filed by We the People–3 Schools Inc., a Missouri nonprofit corporation, against the St. Joseph School District in Buchanan County. 

According to court documents, the 52-page lawsuit claims the school board's adoption of "Plan 4BR" is "unconstitutional, unlawful, unreasonable and capricious" under Section 536.150 of Missouri law. 

Before the trial begins, both the plaintiff and the defendant must file all motions and witness lists by Nov. 12. 

The first day of the trial will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 16.