very likely. I hate to say it, but districts will send a rep with no authority so they can say a rep was there. My son was a freshman in high school with them wanting to send him to out of district, and therefore out of home, placement before they decided to send the person who could spend money. Guess who came to every IEP meeting after that? lol You're right! He and I have a love hate relationship, I love that he hates to see my son's IEP invite come across his desk.