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BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of the ]
Substitute Teaching License of ] DEFAULT ORDER
ROBERT E. METTEER, JR. ) SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
‘ ) AND PROBATION
On or about May 27, 1997, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission received a report
from the Beaverton School District, indicating that Robert E. Metteer, Jr., had been cited to
appear in Washington County District Court for Harassment of a high school student. The
Executive Director took action to notify Metteer of intent to impose a sanction on his Oregon
Substitute Teaching license, and to inform him of his opportunity for hearing. The notice,
dated January 27, 1998, and signed by David V. Myton, Executive Director, stated:
"You,Robert E. Metteer, Jr., are entitled to a hearing on the proposed action 0f
the Commission. If you want a hearing, you must notify the Executive Director
of the Commission, in writing, within 21 days of the date of this notice."
The notice of opportunity for hearing was sent by U.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt
Requested.
FINDINGS 0F FACT
l. Robert E. Metteer, Jr. holds an Oregon Substitute Teaching License endorsed in
elementary, secondary, physical education and health, issued on October 4, 1995 and
valid until March 22, 1999. Metteer was employed as a substitute teacher during the
1996-97 school year in the Beaverton School District.
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l , 2. Robert E. Metteer Jr., violated OAR 584-020-0040(4) on or about January 5, 1996,
when he called a classroom of middle school children . . a bunch of assholes" and
grabbed a 7th grade student by the back of the neck and pushed him.
2. Mr. Metteer violated OAR 584-020-0040(4) on or about January 24, 1997, when he told
a class of 4th and 5th grade math students, "Hang in their for five minutes, I've got to
take a leak", and "Don't BS me!"
3. Mr. Metteer violated OAR 584-20-040(4)(d) on or about May 21, 12997, when he struck
MF (a student) and told MF to, "Get the fuck out of my way."
ULTIMATE FINDINGS OF FACT
Robert E. Metteer, Jr. violated standards of competent and ethical performance of Oregon on
educators by making inappropriate statements to students in Beaverton school district.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Under OAR 584-020-0040 the Commission is authorized to impose sanctions when educators
violate Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators.
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OPINION
Mr. Metteer's behavior reflects poor professional judgment and lack of respect for students.
The sanctions imposed for his behavior are based upon the belief that he is capable of
improved performance and should be entitled to a second chance following a period of
suspension of license.
ORDER
The Commission suspends for one year the Oregon Substitute Teaching License #211674,
issued to Robert E. Metteer, Jr. >. On or after March 13, 1999, Mr. Metteer shall
be entitled to reinstatement of his Oregon teaching license upon receipt of a complete
application. However, he shall be on probation for two years from the date of reinstatement.
During this period of probation Metteer shall conduct himself as a law-abiding citizen and shall
comply with the Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators.
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Dated this day of , 1998.
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
By: E 2 ‘ E I
David V. Myton, Executive Director
NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS -
a YOU ARE ENTITLED T0 JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
M OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF
THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO
THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
DVM/ cs
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I served the foregoing order by mailing a true copy thereof certified by me
as such by regular U.S. mail and by U.S. Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested to:
Robert E. Metteer, Jr.
k 1 1490 SW 175m i
Beaverton, OR 97007
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Dated this [a / day of , 199s.
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harlene A. Smith
Secretary to the Commission
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