1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
‘ i OF THE STATE OF OREGON EQU'SI ‘V L3

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7 DUANE SCOTT HALL | ORDER OF REPRIMAND ANQnd Practices 3;, “35:3!
8 | PROBATION
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10 On or about January 23, 2001, the Teacher Standards and Practices

11 Commission (Commission) received an application for renewal of a Basic Teaching ’

12 License from Duane Scott HaII. Hall reported on a C-1 Application for Renewal that he

13 was convicted of Criminal Trespass l and Criminal Mischief lIl in Jackson County Circuit '

14 Court on October 18, 1998. After review of the facts in this matter, Hall and the .

15 Executive Director agree that their respective interests, together with the public interest,

. 16 are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, a reprimand followed by a probation of

I17 two (2) years. This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and

18 the sanction to be imposed. In entering into this stipulation, Hall waives the right to a

19 hearing to contest the findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below.

20 FINDINGS OF FACT

21 1. On or about October 29, 1997, the Commission issued a Basic Teaching License to

22 Duane Hall. Hall's Basic License expired on February 6, 2001.

23 2. Hall is employed as a Juvenile Detention teacher for the Medford School District.

24 3. On or about October 19, 1998, Duane Hall was convicted of the misdemeanor crime

25 of ORS 164.255, Criminal Trespass l in Jackson County Circuit Court (case

26 #983686MI count I).

27 4. On or about October 19, 1998, Duane Hall was convicted of the misdemeanor crime

28 of ORS 164.345, Criminal Mischief IlI in Jackson County Circuit Court (case

29 #983686MI count 2).

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1 5. Upon sentencing the Court ordered Hall to pay $500.00 in fines.
' 2 6. Hall has no prior or subsequent criminal convictions.
3 Hall understands that the Commission will impose a two (2) year probation with
4 specific conditions.
5 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption 0f the Order by the
6 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Hall nor the -
7 Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Hall retains all rights to a hearing on
8 the allegations.
9 IT IS SO STIPULATED: '
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15 CONCLUSION 0F LAW
16 Duane Scott Hall’s criminal convictions for ORS 164.255, Criminal Trespass I;
17 and ORS 164.355, Criminal Mischief Ill, constitute gross unfitness as defined in OAR
18 580-020-0040(5)(c).
19 ORDER
20 The Commission adopts the above Findings of Fact and orders a Public
21 Reprimand for conviction of the crime of Criminal Trespass I as defined by ORS
22 164.255; and Criminal Mischief Ill as defined by ORS 164.355. This Order shall serve
23 as the Public Reprimand.
24 The Commission authorizes issuance of a Basic Teaching License to Duane
~25 Scott Hall subject to any endorsements or authorizations thereon and subject to the
26 following special terms of probation:
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1 1. The Commission places Hall on a two (2) year probation to commence May 10,
' 2 2001.
3 2. The probation shall remain in effect subject to the following conditions:
4 a. Hall shall conduct himself as a law-abiding citizen;
5 b. Hall shall report in writing within ten days to the Executive Director of the
6 Commission any arrest or citation for any felony, misdemeanor, or major
7 traffic violation; and _
8 c. Hall shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance
9 of Oregon Educators under OAR 584, Division 20. '
10 Violation of any of the terms of probation shall constitute an independent basis .
11 for the Commission to revoke Hall's teaching license or otherwise impose discipline,
12 after first providing Hall with notice and opportunity for hearing.
‘1 3 Dated this I) h’ day of May 2001.
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16 W ‘Z I
17 By:
18 David V. Myton, Exec tlve Director
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