STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Bolton Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 14-0153
Case No. 14-0153
Student v. Bolton Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parents: Attorney Courtney P. Spencer The Law Office of Courtney P. Spencer, LLC 100 Riverview Center, Suite 290 Middletown, CT 06457
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Linda Yoder Shipman & Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06106-1919
Appearing before: Attorney Brette H. Fitton Hearing Officer
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
ISSUE:
Was the Board correct in refusing parent’s request for an Independent Educational Evaluation, because the multidisciplinary evaluation conducted by the Bolton Public School staff was appropriate?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY AND SUMMARY:
On September 6, 2013, Parents received a Request for a Special Education Due Process Hearing filed by the Bolton Board of Education. The undersigned hearing officer was appointed on September 5, 2013. The deadline for the mailing of a final decision and order was established as October 21, 2013. On September 22, 2013, a prehearing conference was held during which the ' parties indicated the matter had been settled and a written withdrawal would be forthcoming. On September 23, 2013, Attorney for the Board withdrew its hearing request.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
In light of the above facts, the case is dismissed.