Hearings conducted under the appeal procedure authorized by Education Code Section 8402 may be electronically recorded upon the consent of all the parties; otherwise, the proceedings shall be reported by a phonographic reporter. The Office of Administrative Hearings shall arrange for any such electronic recording or phonographic reporting. Cost of transcription, if requested, shall be borne by the party making such request and shall be assessed in accordance with rates for such services determined by the Department of General Services.