Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2007.

Brief of respondents Michael G. Ripellino, et al. in opposition filed. VIDED.

Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including July 16, 2007.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including June 25, 2007.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 24, 2007)

North Carolina School Boards Association, Incorporated, et al., Petitioner, represented by Ryan M. Shuirman

, Respondent, represented by Bradley N. Schulz

Michael G. Ripellino, et al., Respondent, represented by

Michael G. Ripellino, et al., Respondent, represented by Bradley N. Schulz