ARM 10.57.603. HEARING IN CONTESTED CASES

(1) The board shall select one of the following methods for providing a hearing: (a) a hearing before the board of public education at a special or regular meeting of the board; (b) a hearing before a committee of the board that shall report to the board proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law and a proposed order; or (c) a hearing before a hearing examiner appointed by the board of public education who shall report to the board proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law and a proposed order. (2) At the time and place set in the notice to the teacher, specialist or administrator, the chairperson of the board of public education, the designated committee, or an appointed hearing examiner shall conduct the hearing in accordance with Rules 9 through 21 of the attorney general's model rules for hearing contested cases, as found in the Administrative Rules of Montana.