1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

i In the Matter of the ) DEFAULT ORDER OF

5 Teaching License of ) PUBLIC REPRIMAND

6 JULIE ANN GODARZI )

g On July 16, 2012, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission) issued a

9 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Julie Ann Godarzi (Godarzi) in which the Corrunission charged her
10 with Gross Neglect of Duty. The Notice was sent via U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail
ll Receipt 701 1 2000 0001 1292 1414 to the address on file with the Commission. The Notice designated
12 the Commission file as the record for purposes of proving a prima facie case. Godarzi signed for the
13 Certified Mail on June 10, 201 l. The Notice of Opportunity of Hearing, dated July 16, 2012, and signed
14 by Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director, stated:
15 “IF A REQUEST FOR HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THIS 21-DAY PERIOD,
16 YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING SHALL BE CONSIDERED WAIVED UNLESS YOUR
l7 FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WAS BEYOND YOUR REASONABLE CONTROL.
18 IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING OR IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT A HEARING,
19 THE COMMISSION WILL ADOPT AN ORDER OF DEFAULT WHICH MAY INCLUDE
5(1) THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE OR OTHER DISCIPLINE.”
22 Godarzi did not request a hearing. The Commission, therefore, finds Godarzi to be in default and enters
23 the following findings of fact, conclusions of law and order, based on the files and records of the
24 Commission concerning this matter.
25 FINDINGS 0F FACT
26 l. Godarzi has been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since October 2, 2003. She currently holds an
27 Initial 1 Teaching License issued September 15, 2010, with an endorsement in Multiple Subjects Self-
28 Contained (ECE, ELE), valid through October 2, 2013. During all relevant times, Godarzi was
29 employed by the Portland Public School District.
3O 2. On October 5, 2010, Godarzi submitted a doctor’s note placing her on leave from employment with
31 the Portland Public School District until November 30, 2010. Subsequently, Godarzi submitted
32 additional doctor’s notes extending her medical leave through June 16, 2011. Godarzi was advised
33 that the district had assigned her to teach for the 2011/2012 school year and she needed a doctor’s
34 note to extend her leave or needed to formally resign her employment with the District should she not
35 be able to work the following school year. Godarzi did not respond to the Portland Public School
36 District with regard to her intent to return for the 2011/2012 school year despite multiple attempts to
37 contact Godarzi by the district.
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1 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
2 Julie Ann Godarzi’s conduct described in #2 above constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation
3 of ORS 342.175(l)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use
4 profizssional judgment), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(e) (Using district lawful and reasonable rules and
5 regulations), OAR 584-020-0030(2)(b) (Skill in communicating with administrators, students, stafif
6 parents and other patrons); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(2)(a) (Apply
7 for, accept, ofler, or assign a position of responsibility only on the basis of professional qualifications,
8 and will adhere to the conditions of a contract or the terms of the appointment), and OAR 584-020-
9 0035(2)fl)) (Conduct professional business, including grievances, through established lawful and
10 reasonable procedures).
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12 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
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l4 FINAL ORDER
15 The Commission hereby imposes a Public Reprimand on Julie Ann Godarzi’s licensure from the
16 effective date of this order. {4!
17 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 074/ Tiay of September, 2012.
18 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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21 By:
22 Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director
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26 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
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28 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
29 OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS
30 ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO THE
31 OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
1 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:
Julie Ann Godarzi
4106 N Foss Ct
fé Portland, OR 97203
Dated this 29¢ day of September, 2012.
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By: , /
Pa iddell
Investigative Assistant
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