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DECISIONDismissedCT SDE Case No. 02-0321

Student v. Greenwich Board of Education

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Student v. Greenwich Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 02-0321

Case No. 02-0321

Student v. Greenwich Board of Education

Appearing on behalf of the Parents: Attorney Lawrence Berliner Klebanoff & Phelan 433 South Main Street - Suite 102 West Hartford, CT 06110

Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Gail Sassos Town of Greenwich Law Department Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06836

Appearing before: Attorney Mary Elizabeth Oppenheim Hearing Officer

ISSUE:

1. Whether the Board’s program for the Student for the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 school year is appropriate.

2. If not, whether the Parent’s proposed placement at Eagle Hill Greenwich is appropriate.

3. Whether the Parent is entitled to reimbursement for the private occupational therapy.

SUMMARY:

The matter was assigned on October 29, 2002. A prehearing conference was held on November 1 and November 5. After extension of time was granted so that the parties could attempt settlement of the matter, the hearing convened on January 9, 2003. At the January 9th hearing, the parties reported that the case had settled.

FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:

The matter is DISMISSED, with prejudice.