STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Fairfield Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 17-0484
Case No. 17-0484
Student v. Fairfield Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: pro se
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Michelle Laubin, Esq. Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C. 75 Broad Street Milford, CT 06040
Appearing before: Sylvia Ho, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board provide an appropriate program?
2. If not, should Parents be reimbursed for tuition and education related expenses for their unilateral placement?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parent filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on April 28, 2017. The Hearing Officer was appointed on May 4, 2017 and scheduled a Prehearing Conference for May 18, 2017. On May 18, 2017, the Parents asked for a postponement because it appeared that the parties settled their dispute and were negotiating a written agreement. The Prehearing Conference was rescheduled to June 7, 2017. On June 7, the Parents reported that they had signed a settlement agreement. The Parents withdrew their Hearing Request with prejudice on June 8, 2017.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.