STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Westport Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 20-0089
Case No. 20-0089
Student v. Westport Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Student: Attorney Courtney P. Spencer Law Office of Courtney P. Spencer 100 Riverview Center, Suite 120 Middletown, CT 06451
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Marsha Moses Berchem Moses, P.C. 75 Board Street Milford, CT 06460
Appearing before: Melinda A. Powell, Esq.
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board offer FAPE for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020 school years and 2018 and 2019 extended school years?
2. Are the Parents entitled to reimbursement for Winston Preparatory School for the 2019- 2020 school year?
3. Is the Student entitled to compensatory education as a remedy?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parents filed their Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on October 24, 2019. The Hearing Officer was appointed on October 25, 2019. A Prehearing Conference was noticed for and held on November 11, 2020. On April 15, 2020, via email, the Attorney for the parents withdrew their request for a Due Process Hearing and requested that it be dismissed with prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
In light of the above, the matter is DISMISSED.