1 BEFORE THE TEACHERS AND STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
‘ 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON .
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4 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS f
5 Teaching License of ) AND ORDER OF PROBATION
6 JEFFREY STRONG )
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9 On August 25, 1999, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission informed Jeffrey Strong
10 that the Commission found sufficient evidence of violation of Standards for Competent and
11 Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators to warrant a hearing regarding Mr. Strong's May 22,
12 1999 arrest for DUII. Before a hearing date was set, the parties have agreed that their
13 respective interest and the interests of the State are best served by a Stipulation of Facts and
14 Order of Probation as set forth below.
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16 STIPULATION OF FACTS
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18 1. Jeffrey Strong graduated from Linfield College on May 30, 1999 with a major in
19 mathematics.
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21 2. On September 3, 1996, Strong completed the State Department of Education Form for
22 Criminal History Verification for fingerprinting and registration for student teaching and
23 practica and answered "no" to the eleven character questions on that form. Thus,
24 Strong was aware that any conviction for felony, misdemeanor or major traffic violation
25 would be considered upon application for licensure. Strong's fingerprints cleared FBI
26 on January 29, 1999.
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‘\ 28 3. On May 22, 1999, Strong was arrested for DUII. .
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3O 4. On June 2, 1999, Strong pled "guilty" to the charge and was permitted to enter a
31 diversion agreement to run for one year.
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33 5. Strong reported this incident to faculty at Linfield College where he was enrolled in
34 student teaching in math education.
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36 6. Strong answered "yes" to character questions 8 and 10 on his application for licensure
37 Form C-l, dated June 14, 199. He provided a written explanation and court record.
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39 7. On August 20, 1999, the Dalles School District requested issuance of the Basic License
40 to Strong with expedited service, but the file was referred to the Executive Director
41 because of the recent conviction, hence the application was held pending signatures on
42 this Stipulation of Facts.
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44 8. Mr. Strong was required by the court to attend an alcohol diagnostic assessment to
45 determine the possible existence of an alcohol problem. Mr. Strong has completed this
46 assessment.
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48 9. Mr. Strong is also required to complete a program of treatment indicated as necessary
49 by the diagnostic assessment. Mr. Strong has not begun this program but has
50 indicated his commitment to begin this program in September 1999 and continue to
51 completion.
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. 2 Jeffrey Strong enters into this Stipulation of Facts with knowledge that the Teacher Standardu
3 and Practices Commission will place him on Probiition for a period of eight months and 15 days 1
4 fi-omt eh date the Commission adopts the Order. ‘During the probation, Strong will be required 1
5 to complete an alcohol treatment program and toicomply with Standards of Competent and |
: 6 Ethical Performance for Oregon Educators. . This Stipulation is contingent upon approval and
1 7 adoption of the Order by the Commission. It’ the pommission does not adopt this Order, l
i 8 neither Mr. Strong nor the Commission are bound by these stipulations and Mr. Strong retains
' 9 all rights to n hearing on the allegations. 1
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ll IT IS SO STIPULATED: i
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21 David V. Wton. Executive Director _ Date 1
22 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
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24 ULTIMATE mei'vcs or FACT .
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26 Jcfi'rey Strong was arrested in May 1999 for DUHinnd was permitted m enter a diversion i
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31 Under ORS 342.175 and OAR 584, Division 020, educators are required to be law-abiding 1
32 citizens and exemplify good examples for students. 1
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36 The Commission confirms the issuance of a teaching license to Jeffrey Strong for employmenn
37 in The Dallas School District. Mr. Strong shall bc1placed on Proban'on from Sepember 17, 19819
38 through June 2, 2000. During this period of pro '1 tion Mr. Strong shall complete, at his 1
39 expense, an alcohol treatment program as requ' d by the McMinnvilie Municipal Court and
40 shall conduct himself as a law-abiding citizen. 011 conclusion of the period of probation, Mr.
41 Strong will be required to provide documentation pf compliance with the terms of probation.
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51 David V. Myton, Ex ‘ tive Director
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. 2 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
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5 I hereby certify that l served the foregoing order by mailing a true copy thereof certified by me
6 as such by U. S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested to:
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8 Jeffrey Strong
9 818 Devon Court
10 Hood River, OR 97031
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13 Dated this oi” '1 day of &: Qaéhvzw 1999. ‘
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19 arlene A. Smith
20 Executive Assistant to the Commission
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