This book sets forth events and people involved in the settlement of the Ayers case from the filing of the law suit, inclusive of discussions and proposals designed to settle the case through the federal courts. Numerous proposals that included merging schools, closing schools, deleting programs, are discussed. There was wide spread disagreement with the plaintiff's proposal and the defendant's proposal. Major issues and decisions of the courts are discussed. Also many pros and cons of the settlement agreement that was crafted out in the year 2001 are cited. The plaintiffs did not agree with the settlement. Consequently an appeal was made to the Supreme Court in an effort to get what they wanted. The final decision of the United States Supreme Court is included.