281—6.2(256,290,17A) Definitions. The definitions contained in rule X.2 of the Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure for contested cases, effective on July 1, 1999, which are published on the general assembly’s website at www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/Rules/Current/UniformRules.pdf, are incorporated by reference. The following additional definitions apply to this chapter:
“Appellant” refers to a party bringing an appeal to the state board of education, the director of education, or the department of education.
“Appellee” refers to the party in a matter against whom an appeal is taken or the party whose interest is adverse to the reversal of a prior decision now on appeal to the state board of education, the director of education, or the department of education.
“Board” means the state board of education.
“Department” means the department of education.
“Designated office” means the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, or as ordered by the presiding officer.
“Director” refers to the director of education.
“Presiding officer” means the director of the department of education or the designated administrative law judge.
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