BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND
Teaching License of ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRIMAND
WILLIAM COONEY )

' On or about February 20, 2009, the Teacher Standards and Practices
Commission (Commission) received a report from the Grants Pass School District
indicating that William Cooney used district computer systems to access sexually explicit
materials.

Mr. Cooney fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. Afler review of
the matters alleged, Mr. Cooney and the Commission agree that their respective
interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain
facts, the imposition ofa Public Reprimand.

This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed‘ and the
stipulated sanction to be imposed. IVI'. Cooney stipulates that-there is sufficient
evidence in the Commissions files and records to support the findings ot fact,
conclusions of law, and order set forth below.

By signing below, Mr. Cooney acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and
agrees to the following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing
to contest the findings of fact, conclusions of Iaw, and order set forth below, and fully
and finally waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or othenlvise challenge this

Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Reprimand (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this
Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon
request by the Commission; fiii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and
subject to approval and adoptionby the Commission. lfthe Commission does not
approve and adopt this Stipulationrzand Final Order, then neither Mr..Cooney nor the
Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this stipulation and

Final Order and understands it completely, (v) he voluntarily, without any force or
duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry
of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promises or representation has
been made to induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Oder; and (vii) he has
consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully
advised with regard to his n'ghts thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an
attorney prior to entering into the Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of
the Stipulated Final Order below.

STIPULATION 0F FACTS

1. The Commission has licensed Mr. Cooney since August 23, 1990. Mr.
Cooney holds a Five-Year Career and Technical Education Teaching License valid
October 21, 2008 through October 20, 2013 with an Endorsement in Manufacturing
Technology.

2. In February 2009, the Grants Pass School District determined that Mr.
Cooney had used a district owned computer in his classroom to access sexually explicit
web sites‘

3. There is no evidence that the computerwas used for such purposes while
students wer resent or that students were exposed to this material.

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Will‘ ey Date
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Victoria C rlain xecutive Director Date
Teacher Standa s and Practices Commission

CONCLUSIONS 0F LAW
William Cooney violated OAR 584-020-0040(4)(q) by using school computer
equipment to access sexually explicit materials. This misconduct constitutes Gross
Neglect of Duty. The Commission has authority to impose discipline in this matterunder
ORS 342.120 through 342.430 and OAR Chapter 584.
ORDER
The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of
fact and imposes a Public Reprimand on William Cooney. This Stipulation of Facts and
Order of Reprimand constitute the Reprimand. l
Issued and dated this /0flL day of August, 2009.
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
STATE OF OREGON
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Victoria Ch , Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Elizabeth McK nna
Attorney for William Cooney