STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Greenwich Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 19-0026
Case No. 19-0026
Student v. Greenwich Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Student: Attorney Phillip J. Cohn Goldman, Gruder & Woods 200 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Abby Wadler Assistant Town Attorney Greenwich Town Hall 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT
Appearing before: Melinda A. Powell, Esq.
ISSUES:
1. Whether the Board failed to meet its obligations under Child Find pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(3) and Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 10-76d-7?
2. Whether the Board provided FAPE to the Student for 2015-2016 School year and extended school year?
3. Whether the Board provided FAPE to the Student for 2016-2017 School year and extended school year?
4. Whether the Board provided FAPE to the Student for 2017-2018 School year and extended school year?
5. Whether CALO, a residential school in Missouri, is an appropriate placement for the 2018-2019 school year?
6. Whether the Parent is entitled to reimbursement, including related expenses, for CALO from January 11, 2018 through the school year, and extended school year?
7. Whether the Parent is entitled to reimbursement, including related expenses, for CALO from for the 2018-2019 the school year, and extended school year?
8. Whether any of the Parent’s claims are barred by the two year limitations period?
9. Whether the Student is entitled to compensatory education?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parent filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on July 10, 2018. The Hearing Officer was appointed on July 11, 2018, and held a Prehearing Conference on July 20, 2018. The mailing date was extended to accommodate mediation. On October 1, 2018, the Parent, through counsel, e-mailed the Hearing Officer and withdrew the Due Process Complaint.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
In light of the above, the matter is DISMISSED.