Section 560IAC2-8-6. Appeal of findings of noncompliance or penalty

   (a) Parties have fifteen (15) days from the date the report or addendum is issued to appeal:

(1) a finding of noncompliance;

(2) a recommended penalty; or

(3) both a finding of noncompliance and a recommended penalty.

  (b) The appeal must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state the basis of the appeal with reasonable particularity; and

(3) be filed with the board electronically.

  (c) Upon the timely filing of an appeal, the board shall review the appeal and issue a final order.

  (d) As part of its review, the board may:

(1) decide the appeal without briefs or oral argument;

(2) receive briefs from the parties;

(3) hear oral argument; or

(4) both receive briefs and hear oral argument.

  (e) The board may stay impasse proceedings pending the board's final order in an appeal under this section. (Indiana Education Employment Relations Board; 560 IAC 2-8-6; filed Jan 7, 2016, 8:13 a.m.: 20160203-IR-560150200FRA)