By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
State District Court Judge Jason Lidyard has dismissed all 18 charges in the lawsuit brought by former Los Alamos High School parent Luckie Daniels against Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS).
Daniels filed an 84-page lawsuit against the district on Nov. 27, 2023, alleging her civil rights had been violated. She named the superintendent, assistant superintendent and members of the school board in her suit and sought $558,400 in damages (link).
“The dismissal of all counts in the case against Los Alamos School Board is a clear affirmation of the integrity and leadership of Los Alamos Public Schools and Superintendent Jennifer Guy,” LAPS Board President Melanie Colgan said. “This decision reflects the district’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and doing what’s right for students and staff. We’re grateful for the continued focus on educational excellence and moving forward together as a community.”
After Daniels filed her allegations, LAPS hired the law firm of Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost in October 2023, to conduct an investigation into each allegation. Following months of probing, the final report concluded that the 18 allegations were either unsubstantiated or not supported by evidence collected during the investigation (link).
“I’m pleased that this case has been resolved. The extensive review conducted by an independent investigator resulted in no findings against the district, confirming that our staff are deeply committed to supporting students and addressing concerns with care and professionalism,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “At Los Alamos Public Schools, we value our diverse student population and the many opportunities we have to learn from one another. We remain dedicated to fostering inclusive, welcoming schools where every student can thrive. Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen communication and collaboration with families to ensure we meet the needs of all students. Our focus remains on providing an excellent educational experience in a safe, supportive environment for every student.”
Editor’s note: Luckie Daniels has not responded to our request for comment.