The board sought his dismissal, charging him with conduct unbecoming a teacher. Dismissal proceedings were conducted before the Illinois State Board of Education, which dismissed the original charge and specification against Kimbrough. On administrative review, the circuit court of Cook County affirmed the decision of the hearing officer. On appeal, the board challenges the standard of proof that the hearing officer used in dismissing the original charge. Also on appeal is a procedural matter which will be related subsequently.