1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF TIIE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULA'FION OF FACTS AND
4 Educator License of: ) FINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION
5 ] AND PROBATION
6 GILBERT GARY GRAMSON )
g On June 11, 2009, the Commission received a report from Maureen Sloane
9 indicating that Gramson may have engaged in conduct constituting Gross Neglect of
1O Duty.
1 1 After review of the matters alleged, Gramson and the Commission agree that
12 their respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a
13 stipulation to certain facts and a 30 suspension of Gramson’s teaching license in the
14 State of Oregon, plus a 4 year period of probation. Gramson denies the allegations, but
15 stipulates that there is sufﬁcient information contained in the Commission‘s ﬁles t0
16 support the stipulation of facts set forth below.
17 By signing below, Gramson acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
18 the following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest
19 the ﬁndings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and ﬁnally
20 waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of
21 Facts and Final Order of Suspension (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation
22 and Fina] Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the
23 Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to
24 approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and
25 adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Gramson nor the Commission are
26 bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and
27 understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into
28 this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated
29 Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promise or representation has been made to
3O induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he has consulted with an
31 attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with
32 regard to his rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior
33 to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated
34 Final Order below.
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EtilgggRiTlPULATION OF FACTS AND REVGGHFIQNHEBLGHLID-AEEIX — GRAMSON. GARY

1 STIPULATION OF FACTS
2 1. Gary Gramson has been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since July 28, 1992. His
3 current Standard Teaching License, with endorsements in Basic Biology, Basie
4 Physics, Basic Chemistry, and Standard Integrated Science, issued on August 31,
5 2007, is valid until August 30, 2012. Gramson made timely application for renewal
6 and his license expiration was extended until the ﬁnal outcome of this case. During
7 all relevant times, Gramson was employed by the Portland Public School District
8 2. On May 20, 2009, Gramson angrily confronted and intimidated multiple students in
9 his classroom. During this confrontation Gramson yelled and made fists with his
1O hands, and made statements that he would ﬁght the students for control of the class.
1 1 3i In January 2009, the district determined Gramson made inappropriate comments
12 and had inappropriate conversations with students involving ethnic/ racial issues.
13 The district determined that Gramson made inappropriate comments, considered
14 sexual harassment, to a female student in his class during the course of the 2008-
15 2009 school year.
16 4. District reports indicate Gramson has repeatedly failed to manage his classroom(s)
17 as expected by policy. These documented failures include inconsistent disciplinary
18 actions with students, refusal t0 follow building policy regarding cell phones and
19 conﬁscation, repeated failure to properly document student behavioral issues and
20 referrals.
21 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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28 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
29 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
30 1. By engaging in the conduct in paragraph 2, Gramson committed Gross Neglect of ‘
31 Duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it ;
32 incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020- l
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33 0025(2)(a) (Establishing and maintaining classroom management that is ‘
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1 conducive to learning) and OAR 584-02o-oo4o(4)(e) (Violent or destructive
2 behavior on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity).
3 2. By engaging in the conduct in paragraph 3, Gramson committed Gross Neglect of
4 Duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it
5 incorporates OAR 584-020-001o(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-
6 0010(1) (Recognize the worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each
7 individual), and OAR 584-020-0025(2](a) (Establishing and maintaining
8 classroom management that is conducive t0 learning).
9 3. By engaging in the conduct in paragraph 4, Gramson committed Gross Neglect of
1O Duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-004o(4)(n) as it
11 incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-
12 0025(2)(e) (Using district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations), and
13 OAR 584-020-0025(2)(a) (Establishing and maintaining classroom
14 management that is conducive to learning).
15 4. The Commissions authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon
16 ORS 342.175.
17
18 ORDER
19 1. Based on the foregoing, the Commission hereby suspends Mr. Gramson‘s
20 teaching license for 30 days beginning the date that this order is signed by the
21 Executive Director below.
22 2. As part of any license reinstatement application, Mr. Gramson must provide
23 proof of successful completion of a classroom management class approved by the
24 Commission.
25 3. The Commission further places Mr. Gramson on probation for a period of 4 years
26 beginning the date that he reinstates his suspended license. During the period 0f
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1 probation, Mr. Gramson will be subject to the following conditions:
2 a. Mr. Gramson will obtain an evaluation from a TSPC-approved evaluator
3 to conﬁrm that Mr. Gramson is not a danger to students or staff;
4
5 b. Mr. Gramson must engage in any counseling recommended by the
6 counselor;
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8 e. Mr. Gramson must ﬁle reports with TSPC every six months conﬁrming
9 his participation in counseling and that he has had n0 arrests or
10 convictions;
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12 d. Mr. Gramson’s counselor must ﬁle reports with TSPC every six months
13 conﬁrming that Mr. Gramson is participating in counseling and remains ﬁt
14 to teach;
15 e. Mr. Gramson must immediately report any arrest to TSPC; and
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17 f. Mr. Gramson must follow the standards set by TSPC and state law for
18 Oregon
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20 4. Violation 0f any term or condition of probation shall constitute an independent
21 basis for the Commission to revoke Mr. Gramson’s teaching license or otherwise
22 impose discipline, after ﬁrst providing Mr. Gramson with notice and opportunity
23 for hearing.
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25 Issued and dated this OQé day OM13.
26 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
27 STATE OF GON
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29 By ML)
3O Victoria Chamber 1n, tive Director
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