STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Fairfield Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 13-0415
Case No. 13-0415
Student v. Fairfield Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parents: Parent, Pro Se
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Michelle Laubin Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C. 75 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460
Appearing before: Attorney Catherine M. Spain, Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. From September 2012 through December 2012, was the Student’s “stay put” placement at Giant Steps School in Southport?
2. Did the Board fail to offer the Student a free appropriate public education [“FAPE”] in the least restrictive environment [“LRE”] from September 2012 through December 2012?
3. If so, are the parents entitled to reimbursement for the Student’s placement at Giant Steps School?
4. Did the Board fail to offer the Student FAPE in the LRE from January 2013 to June 2013?
5. If so, are the parents entitled to reimbursement for the Student’s placement at Easton Country Day School?
SUMMARY:
The Parent’s due process hearing request was received by the Board on April 11, 2013. Mrs. Glover appeared on behalf of the Student and Attorney Laubin appeared on behalf of the Board during a telephonic pre-hearing conference on April 22, 2013. The parties reported that a tentative resolution has been discussed but not yet finalized. On May 24, 2013, pursuant to a settlement agreement reached by the parties, the Parents withdrew their request for due process.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.