13-42-14. Private or public hearing--Appearance and production of evidence--Witnesses--Record of proceedings.
The hearing referenced in §13-42-12 may be either private or public, as the certificate holder may elect, and the certificate holder may appear in person or by counsel and produce evidence at the hearing. Each witness shall be sworn before testifying and the official conducting the hearing may administer the oath prescribed by law for witnesses in judicial proceedings. A record, in writing, shall be made of the proceedings and of all evidence produced at the hearing and shall be filed with the department upon conclusion of the hearing. The hearing shall be held in Pierre unless good cause is shown to justify moving the hearing to another location for the convenience of the parties and witnesses.
Source: SL 1955, ch 41, ch 16, §6; SDC Supp 1960, §15.3806; SL 1985, ch 139, §18; SL 2010, ch 77, §19; SL 2015, ch 98, §12.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 42 - Certification And Evaluation Of Teachers, Principals, And Superintendents
Section 13-42-1 - Definitions.
Section 13-42-3 - Certification of educational professionals--Promulgation of Rules.
Section 13-42-4 - Issuance of certificates by secretary.
Section 13-42-4.2 - Investigations by secretary.
Section 13-42-5.1 - Use of institute funds--Vouchers and warrants.
Section 13-42-6 - Oath or affirmation of allegiance required--Aliens excepted.
Section 13-42-9 - Grounds for refusal to issue or renew certificate or for revocation or suspension.
Section 13-42-10 - Suspension or refusal to issue or renew certificate for breach of contract.
Section 13-42-12 - Procedures for revocation or suspension of certificate.
Section 13-42-16 - Appeal to circuit court from revocation or suspension of certificate.
Section 13-42-17 - Confidentiality of investigative information--Disclosure.
Section 13-42-17.1 - Public and confidential records--Disclosure.
Section 13-42-17.2 - Costs of contested case proceeding.
Section 13-42-19 - Secretary as "designated state official".
Section 13-42-20 - Filing and publication of contracts.
Section 13-42-27 - Board to review certification process and establish revised standards.
Section 13-42-28 - Board to establish alternative certification program.
Section 13-42-33 - Promulgation of rules on performance standards.
Section 13-42-34 - Teacher evaluations.
Section 13-42-35 - Work group to develop model evaluation instrument.
Section 13-42-68 - Temporary certificate for spouses of military personnel.
Section 13-42-69 - Duration of expedited certificate.
Section 13-42-70 - Evaluation records and documents not open to inspection or copying.
Section 13-42-71 - Suicide awareness and prevention training requirements.
Section 13-42-72 - Immunity from liability regarding suicide awareness and prevention training.