(1) The parties shall have the right to appeal the initial decision of the student conduct council in accordance with the appeal procedures and timelines under WAC 106-125-045.

(2) The initial decision of the student conduct council shall be reviewed on appeal by the conduct review officer in accordance with this section and the appeal procedures under WAC 106-125-090.

(3) The conduct review officer will prepare a written review decision determining whether the grounds for appeal have merit, providing the rationale for this conclusion, and determining whether the disciplinary sanction(s) and condition(s) imposed in the initial decision are affirmed, vacated, or modified, and, if modified, setting forth any new disciplinary sanction(s) or condition(s).

(4) The conduct review officer shall serve the conduct review decision on the parties simultaneously.

(5) The decision of the conduct review officer shall be final.