(a) Unless otherwise agreed to by both the board and the teacher, the hearing officer shall render a written opinion not later than 30 days after the close of the hearing, setting forth the hearing officer’s findings of fact and determination of the issues. The decision of the hearing officer shall be submitted to the teacher and to the board.

(b) The decision of the hearing officer shall be final, subject to appeal to the district court by either party as provided in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-2101, and amendments thereto.

Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 72-2258

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Board: means the governing body of any technical college or the institute of technology at Washburn university, and the board of trustees of any community college. See Kansas Statutes 72-2252
  • Teacher: shall mean and include teachers, supervisors, principals, superintendents and any other professional employees who are required to hold a teacher's or school administrator's certificate in any public school. See Kansas Statutes 72-2215