STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Greenwich Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 17-0224
Case No. 17-0224
Student v. Greenwich Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Lawrence Berliner, Esq. 1720 Post Road East, Suite 214E Westport, CT 06880
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Abby Wadler, Esq. Town of Greenwich Law Department 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830
Appearing before: Sylvia Ho, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
—. Did the Board provide FAPE for the 2016-2017 school year? N Did the Board fail to consider Parents’ input in developing the 2016-2017 IEP?
3. Did the Board fail to consider Parent’s expert evaluation presented to the May 2016 PPT meeting?
4. Did the Board predetermine the Student’s placement and/or fail to take into account Student’s unique needs?
5. If the Board did not provide FAPE, is Eagle Hill School appropriate?
6. If so, should the Board be required to reimburse Parents for tuition and education related expenses at Eagle Hill School?
7. If so, should the Board be required to reimburse Parents for payment of Dr. Bogart’s evaluation of Student?
8. Do the circumstances warrant an award of compensatory education?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parents filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on November 18, 2016. The Hearing Officer was appointed on November 22, 2016 and conducted a Prehearing Conference on December 5, 2016. The hearing was scheduled for January 19, 2017. On January 10, 2017, the Parent’s attorney reported to the Hearing Officer that the parties settled the dispute that the Parents were withdrawing the Due Process Complaint with prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.