1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON 3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS, 4 Teaching License of ) AND FINAL ORDER 5 STEPHEN JOHN FLESHER ) OF REPRIMAND 6 On or about May 26, 2006, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission 7 (Commission) received information that Stephen John Flesher (Flesher) used unreasonable 8 physical force against a student. 9 Mr. Flesher fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation in this matter. After 1 O review of the matters alleged, Mr. Flesher and the Commission agree that their respective 11 interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, and a 12 reprimand. 13 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the 14 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Mr. Flesher stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the 15 Commission's files and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set 16 forth below. 17 By signing below, Mr. Flesher acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the 18 following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest the 19 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all 20 such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts and Final 21 Order of Reprimand (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public 22 document and disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and 23 Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. if the 24 Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Mr. 25 Flesher nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this Stipulation 26 and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any force or duress, 27 enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated Page 1 » STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND - FLESHER 1 Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promises or representation has been made to induce 2 him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he has consulted with an attorney 3 regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to his rights 4 thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this 5 Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below. 6 STIPULATION OF FACTS 7 1. The Commission has licensed Stephen John Flesher since June 24, 1988. Mr. 8 Flesher currently holds an Initial Administrator License, issued March 21, 2005 valid through 9 October 6, 2008. 10 2. Mr. Flesher worked at Southridge High School in the Beaverton School District until 11 his resignation from the District on June 16, 2006. 12 3. On February 28, 2006, Mr. Flesher slapped a female student who used inappropriate 13 language in his presence. 14 4. When questioned about the incident Mr. Flesher, in order to demonstrate what he 15 thought was light contact, slapped another teacher and subsequently the Vice Principal and 1 6 Principal. 17 5. Police investigated the incident and found no injury to anyone involved. Mr. Flesher 18 was not proéc ted forth s incident. 19 IT ls sop‘- lTE {N GREED TO: ' > 21 St-- =-.-- “'e; v ~ Date 22 » 1%?1/42/6/1 d/IM 6/’ /é' d? 23 Victoria Cham erlai Executive Director Date 24 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission 25 Ill 26 / / / Page 2 - STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND - FLESHER 1 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 2 Stephen John Flesher used unreasonable physical force against a student. This 3 misconduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(d). Mr. 4 Flesher stepped three coworkers during their questioning of his use of force against a student. 5 This misconduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584~020a0040(4)(d). The 6 Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.120 through 7 342.430 and OAR Chapter 584. W‘) 8 issued and dated this /7 day of May, 2008. 9 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION 10 STATE OF REGON 1 1 . \ 12 B 13 ictoria Cham n ecutive Director 14 / . / /' 15 A roved t ' : ~/ pp as/o/wrm/ ./ y '/' 1 6 //4 . 18 TognDoyle OSB# 972511 19 At ey for Stephen John Flesher {041020081 20 Page 3 ~ STIPULATlON OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND ~ FLESHER