PI 34.105(8)(b) (b) If a licensee fails to answer as required under s. PI 34.102 (3) or fails to appear at the license revocation hearing at the time set by the notice under sub. (3), the licensee is in default and the state superintendent may make findings and enter an order without a hearing on the basis of the notice of probable cause and intent to revoke and other evidence. Only upon showing of good cause, the state superintendent may relieve the licensee from the effect of such findings and permit the licensee to answer and defend against the notice of probable cause and intent to revoke.

PI 34.105(9) (9) Briefs. The hearing examiner may require the parties to file briefs.

PI 34.105(10) (10) Adjournments. The hearing examiner may, for good cause, grant continuances, adjournments, and extensions of time.

PI 34.105(11) (11) Record and transcript.

PI 34.105(11)(a) (a) A stenographic, electronic, or other record shall be made of all hearings in which testimony of witnesses is offered as evidence.

PI 34.105(11)(b) (b) Any party may obtain a written transcript of a hearing conducted under this subchapter by filing a written request with the state superintendent. The state superintendent shall charge a reasonable compensatory fee for the transcript. A party who requests a written transcript for the purposes of appeal and who demonstrates indigence to the satisfaction of the state superintendent may be provided with a copy of the transcript at no expense.

PI 34.105 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

PI 34.106 PI 34.106 Proposed decisions.

PI 34.106(1) (1) Hearing examiner. Following a hearing under s. PI 34.105, the hearing examiner shall prepare a proposed decision, which includes proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in a form that may be adopted by the state superintendent as a final decision and order. The hearing examiner shall issue the proposed decision within 60 days following the close of the hearing record.

PI 34.106(2) (2) Objections. The hearing examiner shall serve the proposed decision on all parties with a notice providing each party an opportunity to file objections and written argument in support of the objections. The written objections and arguments shall be filed with the hearing examiner within 10 days of the date of the proposed decision.

PI 34.106 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

PI 34.107 PI 34.107 Final decisions. The state superintendent shall issue a final decision within 60 days of receipt of a proposed decision issued under s. PI 34.106.

PI 34.107 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

subch. XII of ch. PI 34 Subchapter XII — Additional Provisions

PI 34.108 PI 34.108 Professional standards council.

PI 34.108(1) (1) Definitions. In this section, “labor organizations” means an association of employee organizations that represents the public policy, labor, and professional interests of teachers.

PI 34.108(2) (2) Creation. There is created a professional standards council in the department. The state superintendent shall appoint a professional standards council for educator licenses.

PI 34.108(3) (3) Members. The professional standards council shall consist of the following members, nominated by the state superintendent of public instruction and with the advice and consent of the senate appointed:

PI 34.108(3)(a) (a) Two persons licensed and actively employed as elementary school teachers in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

PI 34.108(3)(b) (b) Two persons licensed and actively employed as middle school, junior high school or senior high school teachers in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

PI 34.108(3)(c) (c) Two persons licensed and actively employed as pupil services professionals, as defined in s. 118.257 (1) (c), Stats., in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

PI 34.108(3)(d) (d) One person licensed and actively employed as a special education teacher in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

PI 34.108(3)(e) (e) Two other persons licensed and actively employed as teachers in the public schools, recommended by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

PI 34.108(3)(f) (f) One person licensed as a teacher and actively employed in a private school, recommended by the Wisconsin council of religious and independent schools.

PI 34.108(3)(g) (g) One person actively employed as a public school district administrator, recommended by the Wisconsin association of school district administrators.

PI 34.108(3)(h) (h) One person actively employed as a public school principal, recommended by the association of Wisconsin school administrators.

PI 34.108(3)(i) (i) One faculty member of a department or school of education in the University of Wisconsin System, recommended by the president of the University of Wisconsin System.

PI 34.108(3)(j) (j) One faculty member of a department or school of education in a private college in Wisconsin, recommended by the Wisconsin association of independent colleges and universities.

PI 34.108(3)(k) (k) One additional faculty member, appointed from the list of persons recommended under par. (i) or (j).