1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION Q OF THE STATE OF OREGON 3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS 4 Teaching License of ) AND 5 REBECCA ANN ROBINSON ) ORDER OF REPRIMAND 6 0n May 1, 2003, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission) 7 received a report from Mike R. Corley, Superintendent, Clatskanie School District indicating that 8 Rebecca Ann Robinson (Robinson) used unreasonable force against a student while serving as 9 a substitute teacher at Clatskanie Middle/High School. 1O After review of the matters alleged, Ms. Robinson and the Executive Director agree that 11 their respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to 12 certain facts and a public reprimand. 13 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to 4 be imposed. Ms. Robinson stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Q Commission's files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth 16 below. In entering into this stipulation, Ms. Robinson waives the right to a hearing to contest the 17 findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below. 18 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the 19 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Ms. Robinson nor the 20 Commission are bound by these Stipulations, and Ms. Robinson retains all rights to a hearing 21 on the allegations. 22 STIPULATION OF FACTS 23 1. The Commission has licensed Ms. Robinson as an Oregon Educator since 24 Noyember 15, 1999. Ms. Robinson holds an Oregon Initial Teaching License issued 3 25 December 16, 2002, valid until November 14, 2006, with a Multiple Subjects Self-Contained 66 Endorsement. Page 1 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND — ROBINSON 1 2. On April 23, 2003, Ms. Robinson grabbed an 18 year old male student by the ‘2 shoulders and then grabbed his face. 3 3. Ms. Robinson and the 18 year old male student were in conflict regarding his 4 romantic relationship with her daughter. 5 4. Ms. Robinson has served as an Oregon Educator for three years. There are no prior 6 complaints regarding Ms. Robinson on file with the Commission. 7 5. Ms. Robinson acknowledges that her behavior toward this student was inappropriate 8 and has expressed remorse for her actions in this matter. 9 CONCLUSION 0F LAW 1O Ms. Robinson violated standards by using unreasonable physical force on April 23, 11 2003, when she grabbed a student by the shoulders and face. This misconduct constitutes 12 Gross Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(d). The Commission‘s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175. i IT IS SO STIPULATED: 15 ) A , . . .6 2g M 5,4, m we Lt We W 2M 17 Re a Ann Robinson Date 18 19 Wei/2% xwx 20 Victoria Cha ain, Executive Director Date 21 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission 22 / // 23 / / / 24 // / O Page 2 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND — ROBINSON .1 ORDER 2 The Commission hereby adopts the above findings of fact and imposes a Public 3 Reprimand upon the Licensure of Rebecca Ann Robinson. This Order shall serve as the Public 4 Reprimand. {k/ 5 IT IS SO ORDERED this 7— day of May, 2004. 6 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION 7 .._ C / , , 8 Byi /f M/% gij1ézny/éé?if('£;;>41 Q‘ 9 Victoria C mb in, Executive Director [032504] O I l O Page 3 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND — ROBINSON