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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND

g Educator License of: g FINAL ORDER 0F SUSPENSION

g LAURIE ANN GORDON )

8 In May, 2011, the Commission internally referred Gordon for investigation after

9 learning from the Clackamas Education Service District that Gordon had been working
10 in an Administrative position without a license since October 8, 2007.
1 1 After review of the matters alleged, Gordon and the Commission agree that their
12 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to
13 certain facts and a 60 day suspension of Gordon’s teaching license(s) in the State of
14 Oregon. This Stipulation and Final Order resolves all issues in the Commission’s Notice
15 of Opportunity for Hearing dated November 2, 2011; Court of Appeals Case No. A15o754
16 and will serve as the Commission's Final Order in this matter in lieu of an entering a
17 final order on remand from the Court of Appeals.
18 By signing below, Gordon acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
19 the following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to
20 contest the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and
21 finally waives all such rights and any rights to appeal 0r otherwise challenge this
22 Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Suspension (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this
23 Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon
24 request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and
25 subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not
26 approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Gordon nor the
27 Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and
28 Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or
29 duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of
3O the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promise or representation has
31 been made to induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has
32 consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully
33 advised with regard to her rights thereto, or waives any and all lights to consult with an
34 attorney piior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of
35 the Stipulated Final Order below.

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1 STIPULATION OF FACTS
2 1. Gordon has been licensed in Oregon since December 21, 1979. G0rdon‘s current
3 Standard teaching License, with endorsements in Basic Elementary and Standard
4 Speech Impaired, effective on January 16, 2013, will expire January 15, 2018. During
5 all relevant times, Gordon were employed by the Clackamas Education Service
6 District.
7 2. On October 8, 2007, Gordon was hired as a principal for the Long term Care and
8 Treatment Programs in the Clackamas County Education Service District. This
9 position required an Administrator license. Gordon served in this position from
10 October 8, 007 through Mary 12, 2011 without holding an Administrator License.
1 1 3. On November 2, 2011, the Commission entered a Default Order 0f Suspension after
12 Gordon failed to request a hearing on a September 20, 2011 Notice 0f Opportunity
1 3 for Hearing, which alleged that she worked without an Administrator license as
14 described in paragraph 2.
15 4. On December 8, 2011, and December 19, 2011, Gordon requested a stay of the
16 Default Order of Suspension. On January 3, 2012, Gordon made a late hearing
17 request. On February 3, 2012, the Commission denied G0rdon’s late hearing request
18 and request for reconsideration.
19 5. On February 9, 1012 Gordon filed a petition for judicial review of the Commission’s
, 20 Default Order of Suspension and Denial of Reconsideration. The Commission
21 withdrew its Final Order on November 2, 2012, then entered an Order 0n
1 22 Reconsideration on November 5, 2012, denying Gordon's request for reconsideration
i 23 of the Default Order of Suspension and request for late hearing. Gordon then filed
24 an Amended Petition for Judicial Review 0n December 31, 2012.
25 6. The Court of Appeals issued an opinion on October 1, 2014. The Court vacated and
26 remanded for reconsideration the Commission’s November 5, 2012 Order on
27 Reconsideration, but otherwise affirmed the Commission’s order.
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1 7. The Commission has jurisdiction to enter into this Stipulated Order, with the Court

2 of Appeals issuing an Appellate Judgment on January 12, 2015.

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4 IT IS SO STIPULATED:

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12 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
13 1. Gordon’s conduct described in paragraph 2 above constitutes Gross Neglect 0f
14 Duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it
15 incorporates OAR 584—020-0010(5)(Use professional judgment); OAR 584—020-
16 oo4o(4)(o) as in incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(2)(a)(AppIy for, accept, ofl'er,
17 or assign a position of responsibility only on the basis of professional
18 qualifications, and will adhere to the conditions of a contract or the terms of the
19 appointment); and OAR 584—020-0040(4)(r)(Knowingly working without a
20 license).
21 ORDER
22 1. Based on the foregoing, the Commission hereby suspends Mr. Gordon’s license
23 for an additional 60 days beginning the date that this order is signed by the
24 Executive Director below.%
25 Issued and dated this/iday of January, 2015.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I HEREBY CERTIFY that l served the foregoing Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Suspension,
certified by me as such, by mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail — Return Receipt
Requested, addressed to:
Laurie A. Gordon
2534 NE 25‘h Avenue
Portland, OR 97212-4838
DATED this £3 f4 day of February, 2015.
By: .
P iddell
Investigative Assistant
Certificate of Mailing — Gordon, Laurie A.
Data Classification Level: 3 e Confidential
DO: Liddell