WAC 392-187-070

Any party to a complaint may file a notice of appeal with the office of superintendent of public instruction within 30 calendar days after a final decision. Appeals may be submitted to the office of superintendent of public instruction by mail, electronic mail, or hand delivery.

(1) An administrative law judge of the office of administrative hearings will hear and determine the appeal by issuing a final order.

(2) A certificated local school district superintendent who is found to have committed an act of unprofessional conduct must appeal pursuant to the procedures in chapter 181-86 WAC.

(3) Appeal proceedings must be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.

(4) Discovery procedures for appeals to an administrative law judge are limited to those authorized by rules 26, 33, 34, 36, and 37 of the superior court civil rules, except that civil rule 26(a) does not apply to hearings under this chapter. The only methods of discovery authorized are those found in civil rules 33, 34, and 36.

(5) An appeal of the administrative law judge's determination or order shall be to the superior court. The superior court's decision is subject only to discretionary review under the rules of appellate procedure.