Complaint Resolution Iowa Code 272 requires complaints to be resolved within 180 days "…unless good cause can be shown for an extension of this limitation." I O W A B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N A L E X A M I N E R S Complaint Received Staff Review (Executive Director Determines Jurisdiction) Case Accepted and Investigator Assigned Investigator Initiates Investigation Board Reviews Investigative Report Board finds probable cause and issues a Hearing Notice Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Conducts Hearing Proposed Decision Issued by ALJ Board Consideration of Proposed Decision Board Initiates Case Review Respondent Appeals Decision to Board Briefs Received Board Consideration Board Issues Final Decision Respondent or Complainant may file for Judicial Review in District Court Case Rejected Case Dismissed Settlement BoEE Process