STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Watertown Board of Education v. Student - CT SDE Case No. 18-0527
Case No. 18-0527
Watertown Board of Education v. Student
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Linda Yoder Shipman & Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, Connecticut 06103-1919
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Self-represented
Appearing before: Raymond J. Rigat, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Whether the Board’s comprehensive review of the Student’s ability was sufficient to re-determine eligibility and plan for the Student’s educational needs?
2. Are Parents entitled to an independent educational evaluation at public expense?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Board brought its Hearing Request on June 15, 2018. The Hearing Officer was appointed June 20, 2018.
On July 11, 2018, the Attorney for the Board informed the Hearing Officer by e-mail that the parties resolved the matter regarding the Parents’ request for an IEE, and as a result the Board was withdrawing its request for a Due Process Hearing.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED