STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Norwalk Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 18-0525
Case No. 18-0525
Student v. Norwalk Board of Education
Appearing for the Parents: Attorney Robin Keller Law Offices of Robin Keller, LLC 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road Norwalk, CT 06855
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Marsha Moses Berchem & Moses, P.C. 75 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460
Appearing before: Kelly Moyher, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Was the Student denied FAPE for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years?
2. If the Student was denied FAPE, is the Southport School an appropriate placement for the Student and is the Norwalk Board of Education responsible for any expenses related to this placement?
3. Is the Student entitled to compensatory education and/or any other relief determined to be appropriate by the Hearing Officer?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parents filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on June 14, 2018. The Hearing Officer was appointed on June 19, 2018. A Prehearing Conference was held on June 26, 2018. The issues in the case were set forth, but a hearing date was not scheduled as the parties expressed they were very close to reaching a settlement and asked for time for negotiations. The Hearing Officer granted this request. The Hearing Officer was notified via email on August 17, 2018 that a settlement had been reached and the parents were withdrawing their request for a due process hearing.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.