1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACT S AND
4 Educator License of ) FINAL ORDER OF
g REBECCA FERN BEELER ) PUBLIC REPRIMAND
7 On February 18, 2014, the Commission received information from the
8 InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) regarding Rebecca Fern Beeler
9 (Beeler). It was reported that Beeler may have violated professional standards by failing
i 1O to provide 60 days’ notice of resignation as required by contract and State Law ORS
1 1 342-553(1)-
12 After review of the matters alleged, Beeler and the Commission agree that their 1
1 3 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to
14 certain facts and the imposition of a public reprimand.
1 5 By signing below, Beeler acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
16 following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest
1 7 the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally
1 8 waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of
19 Facts and Final Order of Reprimand (Stipulation and Final Older); (ii) this Stipulation
2O and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the
21 Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to
22 approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and
23 adopt this Stipulation and F inal Order, then neither Beeler nor the Commission are
24 bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and
25 understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into
26 this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated
27 Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promise or representation has been made to
28 induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has consulted with an
29 attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with
30 regard to her rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior
31 to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated
32 Final Order below.
33 STIPULATION OF FACTS
34 1. Rebecca Beeler has been licensed by the Commission since September 24, 2008. Beeler
35 holds an Initial School Psychologist License with an endorsement in School Psychologist
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1 (PP-12), valid from September 20, 2011, through September 18, 2015. During all relevant

2 times, Beeler was employed by the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD).

3 2. On February 18, 2014, the Commission was notified by IMESD that Beeler may have

l 4 violated professional standards by failing to provide 60 days’ notice of resignation as

5 required by contract and State Law ORS 342.553(1).

6 3. The Commission conducted an investigation and determined the following:

7 a. On July 12, 2013, Beeler signed a Probationary Licensed Employee Contract with

8 the InterMountain Education Service District for the 2013 — 2014 school year.

9 Under the Conditions of the Contract, the contract is binding unless the educator
10 gives 60 days written notice of termination to the district superintendent or be 1
1 1 subject to possible discipline as set forth under ORS 342.5530). i
12 b. On January 21, 2014, Beeler sent an email resignation to Leigh Nolte, the
1 3 Director of School Psychology and Behavioral Services. Beeler stated in her email,
14 “I believe it would be best if I resign effective immediately.” Following Beeler’s
1 5 resignation email, school officials reminded Beeler of the 60 day notice
1 6 requirement for teacher resignations under contract, State law, and rule. Beeler
1 7 had union representation available during her decision process, and elected to
18 resign without further notice. Beeler explained that her decision to resign was
1 9 motivated by ongoing issues within the department.

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21 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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24 Re = = t. Beeler > ‘ Date
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27 Victoria C . Win, Executive Director Date
28 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
29
30 CONCLUSION OF LAW
31 Rebecca Fern Beeler failed to complete her contract and failed to provide the
32 required 60 day notice of resignation, as detailed above. This conduct constitutes gross
33 neglect of duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-o2o-oo4o(4)(n) as it
34 incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-
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1 0025(2)(e) (Using district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations); and OAR 584-
2 o2o-oo4o(4)(j) (Resignation from a contract in violation of ORS 342.553).
3 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon
4 ORS 342.175.
5 ORDER
6 The Commission adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and
7 conclusions of law, and based thereon, imposes a Public Reprimand on Rebecca Fern
8 Beeler’s Initial School Psychologist License.
; 9 Issued and dated this A day of M, 2o/i__/

1 O TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

1 1 STA? 2 ZZREGZ‘

1 g By M41

14 Victoria rlain, Executive Director

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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served the foregoing Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Public
Reprimand, certified by me as such, by mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail — Return
Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Rebecca Fern Beeler
15130 S Maple Lane Road Unit 25
Oregon City, OR 97045-8880
DATED this 1.15% day oprril, 2015. ,
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By: .f i “ZZ4 )1/gfldg'tif
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Investigative Assistant
Certificate of Mailing — Beeler, Rebecca Fern
Data Classification Level: 3 — Confidential
DO: Liddell