' 1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PMCTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
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5 In the Matter of the |
6 Teaching License of | DEFAULT ORDER
7 DAVID JASON BLISS \ OF REVOCATION
8 DOB: 09-08-66 l
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11 On January l6, 2002, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission issued a
12 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to David Bliss, in which the Commission proposed to
13 suspend or revoke the teaching license of David Bliss or otherwise impose discipline under
14 ORS 342.177. The notice was sent via U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail Receipt
15 #7001 0320 0005 0740 9503 to the address Mr. Bliss provided to the Commission. The
16 certified mailing was returned to the Commission as unclaimed. David Bliss wrote to the
17 Commission on February 4, 2002, stating “In regards to the request I received in the mail
18 about a hearing, I decline to arrange one. Thank you for the opportunity however.”
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20 The Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, signed by David V. Myton, Executive
21 Director, stated:
22 If a request for hearing is not received within this 21-day period, your right to
23 hearing shall be considered waived unless your failure to request a hearing was
24 beyond your reasonable control. If you do no request a hearing or if you fail to
25 appear at a hearing, the Commission will adopt an Order of Default which may
26 include the revocation or suspension of your license or other discipline.
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28 Based on the foregoing, the Commission finds David Bliss in default and such default
29 is hereby entered. Based on the records and files of the Commission, the Commission enters
30 the following findings of fact and order.
31 FINDINGS 0F FACT
32 1. David Jason Bliss holds a Restricted Transitional Teaching License with an
33 endorsement in Drama restricted to Gresharn-Barlow School District valid October 26,
' 34 2000, through October 26, 2003. ‘
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' 1 2. David Bliss was employed as a Drama Teacher at Gresham High School since
2 September 2000. He resigned from his position on March 28, 2001.
3 3. During the 2000-2001 academic year, David Bliss contacted students at school
4 to pose for photographs in the solicitation of his photography business. In February 2001,
1 5 he took photos of JG in his home and charged him $20 for the work.
i 6 4. During the 2000-2001 academic year, David Bliss contacted sixteen year old
7 MK, a student, at Gresham Barlow High School and took MK to his home to pose partially
8 clothed for photographs to enhance his professional portfolio.
9 5. During the 2000-2001 academic year, David Bliss contacted sixteen year old
10 TJB, a student, at Gresham-B arlow High School and photographed TJB partially clothed
11 for photographs to enhance his professional portfolio.
12
13 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
14 David Bliss’ actions constitute gross neglect of duty in violation of OAR 584-020-
15 0040(4)(o) and OAR 584-020-0035(b).
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17 ORDER
18 The Commission revokes the Oregon Restricted Transitional Teaching License
19 #1005423 issued to David Jason Bliss.
ii) Dated this PTA} day of March 2002.
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:2 By TQM-aim:
27 David V. Myton, Executive Director
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30 NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS
31 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICAL
32 REVIEW MAY BE OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60
33 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT
34 TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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1
. 2 CERTIFICATE 0F MAILING
3 I hereby certify that I served the foregoing order by mailing a true copy thereof
4 certified by me as such by regular U.S. First Class Mail and by U.S. Certified Mail—Retum
5 Receipt Requested to:
6
7 David Bliss
8 12305 SW Pioneer Ln #C211
9 Beaverton OR 97008
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11 p&~
12 Dated this IQ day ofMarch 2002.
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16 By: 1' I IA,
17 Me ody H.‘
18 Ex utive t tant to the Commission
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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) ORDER OF LICENSE REINSTATEMENT
4 Teaching License of: )
5 DAVID BLISS )
6 )
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8 This matter came before the Commission on February 3, 2012 to consider David Bliss‘
9 request to reinstate his Restricted Transitional Teaching license that was revoked on March 8,
1O 2002, and reinstate Bliss’ right to apply for any other license he may be qualified and eligible to
11 apply for. David Bliss is eligible for reinstatement under the Commission's rules.
12 Whereas David Bliss has complied with all conditions for reinstatement required by the
13 Commission:
14 Now therefore, the Commission orders that Bliss’ Restricted Transitional Teaching
15 license and right to apply for a license is reinstated effective February 3, 2012.
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16 Issued and dated this Z t2 day of June, 2012.
17 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
18 STATE OF OREGON
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20 By _ 1/7/24 11/41 r -
21 Victoria Cha ‘- r F7 xecutive Director
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