1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

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4 In the Matter of the )

5 Teaching License of ) DEFAULT ORDER OF

6 LON DEAN GILLAS ) REVOCATION OF LICENSE

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9 On May 11, 2010, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
10 issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Lon Gillas (Gillas) in which the Commission
11 charged him with Gross Neglect of Duty pursuant to OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n), OAR 584-020-
12 0010(5), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(k) and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(q). Notice was sent via U.S. First
13 Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail Receipt 7009 1410 0002 1902 5177 to the address on file
14 with the Commission. Mr. Gillas signed for the certified mail on May 14, 2010. The Notice of
15 Opportunity of Hearing, dated May 11, 2010, and signed by Victoria Chamberlain, Executive
16 Director, stated:
17 “If you want a hearing, you must file a written request for a hearing with the Commission
18 within 21 days of the date of this notice."
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20 Mr. Gillas did not request a hearing. The Commission, therefore, finds Mr. Gillas to be in
21 default and enters the following findings of fact, conclusions of law and order, based on the files
22 and records of the Commission concerning this matter.
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24 FINDINGS OF FACT
25 1. On November 3, 2006, the Commission adopted a stipulated agreement imposing a public
26 reprimand and three years probation upon Mr. Gillas’ license for using a school district computer
27 to view sexually explicit materials. As a part of the terms 0f probation, Mr. Gillas agreed to
28 abide by Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators, including not
29 using school district computers to view sexually explicit materials. In addition Mr. Gillas agreed
30 to report to the Executive Director within 10 days of any arrest or citation for any felony,
31 misdemeanor, major traffic violation or violation of criminal probation.
32 2. During the 2007-2008 school year, Mr. Gillas utilized a school district computer to access
33 sexually explicit materials. At least two students witnessed Mr. Gillas engage in this conduct.
34 3. During this time Mr. Gillas continued to send in reports of his compliance with the 2006 Order by
35 the Commission.

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1 4. On January 10, 2008, Mr. Gillas was convicted of a misdemeanor Fish and Game License

2 violation in Yamhill County Circuit Court. He did not report this criminal conviction to the

3 Commission as required by the November 3, 2006, stipulated agreement.

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5 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

6 Lon Dean Gillas‘ breach of the 2006 Commission order by utilizing school computers to view

7 sexually explicit materials constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-

8 020-0040(4)(q) (Knowing and unauthorized use of school computer equipment to receive, store,

9 produce or send sexually explicit materials), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(k) (Knowing violation of any order
10 or rule of the Commission) and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use
11 professional judgment). Mr. Gillas’ failure to report his misdemeanor conviction constitutes gross
12 neglect of duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(k) (Knowing violation of any order or rule of the
13 Commission) and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use professional
14 judgment). T he Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
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16 FINAL ORDER
17 The Commission hereby revokes Lon Dean Gillas‘ educator license.

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18 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS day of August, 2010.
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23 Victoria , xecutive Director
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28 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
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30 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
31 OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF
32 THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO
33 THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I served the foregoing notice of final order, certified by me as such, by mailing
U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Lon Dean Gillas i
PO Box 323
Galena AK 99741
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Dated this / day of December, 2010.
By: 1. 11¢ 1/1' I
Me ody Ha g’
ExcutiveA ~ ' ant
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