t i e no. A. , . JUN 2 5 2012 1 BEFORE THE TEACHIS STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION“; I“, . I _ ‘ 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON 3 In the Matter of the Application for ) STIPULATION OF FACTS, 4 Administrator License of ) ORDER OF SUSPENSION OF RIGHT TO 5 CHRISTINE JIRSA ) APPLY FOR LICENSURE AND PROBATION 6 On or about February 14, 2012, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission 7 (Commission) received reports indicating that Ms. Christirélirsa (Jirsa) may have engaged in 8 conduct constituting gross neglect of duty. 9 The Commission charged Jirsa with gross neglect of duty on April 27, 2012. After review of 10 the matters alleged, Jirsa and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together with 11 the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, the imposition of a suspension 12 of her right to apply for Iicensure, followed by a four (4) year probation and monitoring period. 13 By signing below, Jirsa acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the following: 14 (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest the findings of fact, 15 conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all such rights and any 16 rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts, and Order of Suspension 17 (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and 18 disclosed to the public by the Commission upon request; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is 19 contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission 2O does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Jirsa nor the 21 Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, 22 and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into this 23 Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order 24 below; (vi) she states that no promises or representations have been made to induce her to sign 25 this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has consulted with an attorney regarding this 26 Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to her rights thereto, or waives Page 1 STIPULATION OF FACTS, ORDER OF SUSPENSION OF RIGHT TO APPLY FOR LICENSURE AND PROBATION ~ JIRSA, CHRISTINE 1 any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order 2 and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below. 3 STIPULATION OF FACTS 4 1. The Commission has licensed Jirsa since August 28, 2006. Jirsa held an Initial 5 Teaching License with an endorsement in Spanish, issued August 28, 2006, that expired August 6 28, 2009. Jirsa holds educator licenses in New Mexico, as a K-12 Spanish teacher and a Level- 7 Three Administrator, which expires in 2016. Jirsa applied for her Administrative License on 8 February 24, 2012, her application is currently pending. During all relevant times, Jirsa was 9 employed by the Mosier Community School (Charter) within the North Wasco School District 10 (NWSD). 1 1 2. On February 14, 2012 the Commission received a message from the North Wasco 12 School District indicating that Jirsa's name had returned on the state staff position report as an 13 “Error”. NWSD indicated they had subsequently learned that Jirsa did not hold a valid Oregon 14 teaching license, administrative license, or charter school registration. NWSD reported that Jirsa 15 had been working as the Mosier Community School Principal since July of 2010. 16 3. The Commission conducted an investigation and determined that Jirsa contacted TSPC 17 staff by telephone in April of 2010 regarding Jirsa seeking information about applying for an 18 Oregon Administrative License. Jirsa was sent both an application and a related check sheet so 19 she could make application. Jirsa did not make application to TSPC until February 23, 2012. The 20 Commission's investigation indicates Jirsa had worked as the Mosier Community School Principal 21 from July 2010 until relieved of administrative duties on February 22, 2012; a period of 22 approximately 19 months. 23 // / 24 IT l SO STIPULATED: \ 25 Q “@5 %UO (QTZZTIZ 26 Christina Jirsa Date 6 Page 2 STIPULATION OF FACTS, ORDER OF SUSPENSION OF RIGHT TO APPLY FOR LICENSURE AND PROBATION — JIRSA, CHRISTINE / t 1 ' [lg/#17 £1.11/1AAL Q’ 1.776 72-‘ 2 Victo Chamberlai'utive Director Date 3 Teacher Standars and Practices Commission 4 CONCLUSION OF LAW 5 By engaging in the conduct in paragraph 3 above, ChristingJirsa engaged in gross neglect of duty 6 in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use 7 of professional judgment), and OAR 584-050-0006(f) (The applicant has served in violation of OAR 584- 8 050-0035 Must be Licensed, Registered or Certified at All Times While Employed). 9 The Commissions authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175. 1 0 ORDER 11 The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact, conclusions of 12 law, and based thereon hereby imposes a thirty (30) day suspension of the right to apply for any 13 Iicensure. 14 Furthermore, the Commission imposes a four (4) year probation upon Jirsa to commence 15 the date of issuance of Jirsa’s future Iicensure and subject to the following terms and conditions of 16 probation: 17 1. Jirsa shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon 18 Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 584, Division 020. 19 Violation of any term or condition of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the 2O Commission to revoke any Oregon license held by Jirsa or othen/vise impose discipline, after first 21 providing Jirsa with notice and opportunity for hearing. 22 /// 23 IT IS SO ORDERED this mvgay of July, 2012. 24 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION 26 B 1 . 0% 11/101 L / . -44 27 ' Ictoria Cha "cutive Director Page 3 STIPULATION OF FACTS, ORDER OF SUSPENSION OF RIGHT TO APPLY FOR LICENSURE AND PROBATION — JIRSA, CHRISTINE CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served the foregoing Stipulation of Facts, Order of Suspension of Right to Apply for Licensure and Probation, certified by me as such, by mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail — Return Receipt Requested, addressed to: Christine J irsa 2898 Hazel Avenue 71/1 Hood River, OR 97031-8007 DATED this ,75 _ day of July, 2012. By: P Liddell Investigative Assistant CERTIFICATE OF MAILING — JIRSA, CHRISTINE