STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Pomfret Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 11-0473
Case No. 11-0473
Student v. Pomfret Board of Education
Appearing on Behalf of the Parents: Attorney Courtney P. Spencer The Law Office of Courtney P. Spencer, LLC 710 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury, CT 06033
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Anne Littlefield Shipman & Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Appearing before: Attorney Mary Elizabeth Oppenheim Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Whether the Board’s proposed programs for the Student for summer 2011 and the 2011- 12 school year are appropriate;
2. If not, whether the Parent’s proposed placement of the Student at Franklin Academy for summer 2011 and the 2011-12 school year, including the residential component, is appropriate;
3. Whether the Parents shall be reimbursed for Dr, Smaller’s evaluation.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/DISCUSSION:
This request for hearing was received by the Board on May 31, 2011 and a prehearing conference convened on June 7, 2011. The Board’s attorney submitted a Motion to Strike on June 30. 2011. After the prehearing conference and prior to the scheduled hearing date, the Parents’ attorney submitted notification that they were withdrawing their request for due process with prejudice. Therefore, this matter is dismissed.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED.