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l BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3

4 In the Matter of the ) DEFAULT ORDER

5 Teaching License of ) OF

6 LAURIE ANN GORDON ) SUSPENSION

7

8 On September 20, 2011, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)

9 issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Laurie Ann Gordon (Gordon) in which the
10 Commission charged her with Gross Neglect of Duty pursuant to ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-
11 020-004o(4)(n), OAR 584-020-0010(5), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(0), OAR 584-020-0035(2)(a),
12 and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(r). The Notice was sent via U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified
13 Mail Receipt 7010 2780 0000 2187 6973 to the address on file with the Commission. Gordon
14 signed for the certified mail on September 27, 2011. The Notice of Opportunity of Hearing,
15 dated September 20, 2011, and signed by Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director, stated:
16 “IF A REQUEST FOR HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THIS 21-DAY PERIOD,
l7 YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING SHALL BE CONSIDERED WAIVED UNLESS YOUR
18 FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WAS BEYOND YOUR REASONABLE CONTROL.
19 IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING OR IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT A
20 HEARING, THE COMMISSION WILL ADOPT AN ORDER OF DEFAULT WHICH MAY
21 INCLUDE THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE OR OTHER
22 DISCIPLINE.”
23
24 Gordon did not request a hearing. The Commission, therefore, finds Gordon to be in default
25 and enters the following findings of fact, conclusions of law and order, based on the files and
26 records of the Commission concerning this matter.
27 FINDINGS OF FACT
28 1. Gordon has been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since December 21, 1979. G0rdon’s current
29 Standard Teaching License, with endorsements in Basic Elementary and Standard Speech
30 Impaired, issued on January 16, 2008, is valid until January 13, 2013. During all relevant
31 times, Gordon was employed by the Clackamas Education Service District.
32 2. On October 8, 2007, Gordon was hired as a principal for the Long Term Care and Treatment
33 Programs in the Clackamas Education Service District. This position required an
34 Administrator license. Gordon served in this position from October 8, 2007 through May 12,
35 2011. During this time Gordon did not hold an Administrator License.

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1 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
2 Laurie Ann Gordon’s above described conduct constitutes gross neglect of duty in
3 violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-o2o-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-
4 0010(5) (Use professional judgment); OAR 584-o2o-oo4o(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-
5 02o-0035(2)(a) (Apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position of responsibility only on the basis
6 of professional qualifications, and will adhere to the conditions of a contract or the terms of the
7 appointment), and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(r) (Knowingly working without a license).
8 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
9 342.175.
10 FINAL ORDER
11 The Commission hereby suspends the Standard Teaching license of Laurie Ann Gordon
12 for a period of one year.
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13 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS day of November, 2011.
14 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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17 By: M/
18 ictoria Cha ' ecutive Director
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22 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
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24 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
25 OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF
26 THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO
27 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 t0:
Laurie Ann Gordon
2534 NE 25th Ave.
Portland, OR 97212
Dated this / 9,14‘ day of November, 2011.
By: d/rer
Melody ans
Executiv ssistant
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