Actions as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 8309 shall remain in effect during the appeal process. However, local contracting agencies may continue to operate under the contract during an appeal of termination, unless the action is an immediate termination action taken pursuant to Section 8315 or 8316, in which case a contracting agency shall not continue to operate under the contract after the effective date given in the notice of immediate termination.
Ca. Educ. Code § 8318