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
5 Teaching License of ) AND ORDER
6 JERRY M. ALLEN ) OF PROBATION
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9 On August 28, 1998, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
10 informed Jerry M. Allen that the Commission found sufficient evidence of
11 violation of Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon
l2 Educators to warrant a hearing regarding Allen’s 1996 conviction for Assault IV
13 and Harassment. Before a hearing date was set, the parties have agreed that
14 their respective interest and the interests of the State are best served by a
15 Stipulation of Facts and Order of Probation as set forth below.
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17 STIPULATION OF FACTS
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19 1. Jerry Allen completed the Portland State University teacher education
20 program in July 1998 and has been recommended for a Basic Teaching
21 License with Basic Elementary Endorsement.
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23 2. Mr. Allen has been offered a teaching position in Portland Pulbic Schools
24 as a teacher of basic (elementary) mathematics skills in Jefferson High
25 School in accordance with OAR 584-036-0015[2).
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27 3. Mr. Allen disclosed to Portland State University, Portland Public Schools,
28 and Teacher Standards and Practices Commission that he had been
29 convicted on December 20, 1996 for Assault IV (a misdemeanor) and
30 Harassment (a misdemeanor). A charge of Recklessly Endangering was
31 dismissed. Mr. Allen was fined, placed on probation for one year and
32 ordered to complete an anger management program.
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34 4. On December l7, 1997, Mr. Allen was arrested for Failure to Appear in
35 the Second Degree and plead guilty to probation violations on the 1996
36 convictions for Assault IV and Harassment. His probation was extended
37 for one additional year to December 31, 1998.
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39 5. Mr. Allen has conducted him selfin an appropriate manner in the
40 Portland Teacher Program and has favorable recommendations from
41 program faculty and cooperating school personnel.
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1 Jerry M. Allen enters into this Stipulation of Facts with knowledge that the
' - 2 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission will place him on probation for
3 two years . This Stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the
4 Order by the Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order,
5 neither Mr. Allen nor the Commission are bound by these stipulations and Mr.
6 Allen retains all rights to a hearing on the allegations.
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8 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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l8 David V. Myton, Execu 've Director Date
l9 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
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21 ULTIMATE FINDINGS OF FACT
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23 Jerry M. Allen was convicted in December 1996 on misdemeanor charges of
24 Assault in the Fourth Degree and Harassment and is on probation until
' 25 December 31, 1998.
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27 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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29 Under ORS 342.143 and OAR 584, Division 20 require educators to be law-
30 abiding citizens.
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32 ORDER
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34 The Commission confirms issuance of a Teaching License to Jerry M. Allen for
35 employment in Portland Public Schools. Mr. Allen shall be on probation from
36 September 10, 1998 to September 10, 2000. During this period of probation,
37 Mr. Allen shall conduct himself as a law-abiding citizen.
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40 Dated this ill day of {9? g , 1998
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42 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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47 David V. Myton, Executive Director
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. 1 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
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4 l hereby certify that I served the foregoing order by mailing a true copy thereof
5 certified by me as such by U. S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail with
6 Return Receipt Requested to:
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8 Jerry M. Allen

9 1381 Carlaby Way #115

10 Hillsboro, OR 97124

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13 Dated this 2 i’ day of é i 22 w‘: , 1998

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19 arlene A. Smith

20 xecutive Assistant to the Commission

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