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2 TEACHE STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
3 In the Matter of thefiEEeaching License of HOP FILE NO. 20010731
4 THOMAS GEORGE LEES ( FINAL ORDER
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6 On April 24, 2001, Hearing Officer Catherine P. Coburn issued a proposed order to
7 revoke the Oregon%%ching License of Thomas George Lees. The proposed order
8 contained a notice permitting Mr. Lees to file written exceptions to the proposed order with the
9 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission within 30 days following service of the proposed

10 order. Mr. Lees has not filed written exceptions.

ll The Commission has reviewed the proposed order, and is now fully advised.

‘ '12 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the findings of fact, conclusions
13 of law and proposed sanction in the proposed order are adopted and incorporated into this final
14 order by reference, and the Oregon Teaching License of Thomas George Lees is hereby revoked.
15 DATED this f day of July, 2001.

16 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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18 By: QM}! lekL-
19 David V. Myton, Executive Director
20 NOTICE: You are entitled to judicial review of this order. Judicial review may be obtained by
filing a petition for review within 60 days of the service of this order. Judicial review is pursuant
21 to the provision of ORS 183.482 to the Oregon Court of Appeals,
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l BEFORE THE HEARING OFFICER PANEL
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THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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5 In the Matter of the Teaching License of ) DOJ File No.: 584-001-GE012
Thomas George Lees ) HOP Case No.: 20010731
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7 TEACHER STANDARDS ) PROPOSED ORDER
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10 THOMAS GEORGE LEES )
ll On January 26, 2001, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
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filed a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (Notice) alleging that Thomas George Lees
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l4 (respondent) was convicted Of three criminal statutes. On February 9, 2001 , respondent,
'V 1; representing himself pro se timely appealed the Notice. On March 5, 2001, the Commission,
16 represented by Assistant Attorney General Joe Gordon McKeever filed a Motion for Ruling on a
17 Legal issue pursuant to OAR 137-003-0580.
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On January 26, 2001, the Commission issued a Notice which proposed to revoke
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respondent’s Oregon Teaching License pursuant to ORS 342.175 through 342.190 and the
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23 Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance Of Oregon Educator, OAR 584, Division 020.
221 The Commission alleged the following misconduct:
25 1. On or about December l l, 2000, respondent was convicted of Sexual Abuse in the 3
26 First Degree (two counts), ORS 163.427. 1
2. On or about December l 1, 2000, respondent was convicted of Sexual Abuse in the 1
Third Degree, ORS 163.415.
3. 0n or about December 11, 2000, respondent was convicted of Furnishing Liquor to a
' Minor (two counts), ORS 471.410.
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l ISSUE
‘L The issue is whether revocation Of respondent’s Oregon Teaching License is warranted
j Where he was convicted of ORS 163.427, ORS 163.415 and ORS 471.410.
5 EVIDENTIARY RULINGS
j The Commission attached Exhibits l through 6 to the Motion for Ruling on a Legal Issue
8 dated March 5, 2001. Having received no Objection to these exhibits, I now consider them.
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10 FINDINGS OF FACT
11 Respondent holds an Oregon Teaching License. The effective date is May 21, 1997 and
12 the expiration date is May 9, 2002. (Ex. 1). On December 11, 2000, respondent was convicted
13 Of two counts of Sexual Abuse l. (Exs. 2 and 3). On December ll, 2000, respondent was
‘T convicted of Sexual Abuse 3. (Ex. 4). On December 11, 2000, respondent was convicted of two
16 counts of Furnishing Liquor to a Minor. (Exs. 5 and 6).
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OPINION AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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19 ORS 342.175(2) provides:
20 “Notwithstanding ORS 670.280, the Commission shall revoke any
license or registration ** * when the holder or person has been
21 convicted of any crime described in ORS 342.143(3).”
22 The crimes listed under ORS 342.143(3) include Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (ORS
:3 163.427) and Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree (ORS 163.415). The statute establishes a per se
25 rule. Without exception, revocation of the Oregon Teaching License of a person who is
26 convicted of crimes listed under ORS 342.143(3) is mandatory. Furthermore, the statute does
not provide for revocation postponement pending appeal of the criminal convictions.
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1 Based on the evidence, I find that there is n0 genuine issue as to any material fact that is
' relevant to the issue whether revocation is warranted. Pursuant to OAR l37-003-0580(4), I
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conclude that the Commission is entitled to a favorable ruling as a matter of law.
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5 ORDER
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The Oregonml Teaching License of Thomas George Lees shall be revoked.
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8 1T IS SO ORDERED.
9 Dated this 01% day of {22.11% I; , 2001 at Salem, Oregon.
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Ca rlne P. Coburn
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Hearing Officer Panel
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' NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
16 NOTICE: Pursuant to OAR 137-003-0650, you are entitled to file written exceptions to this
l7 Proposed Order. Written exceptions must be received by the Teacher Standards and Practices
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Commission within 30 days following the date of service of this Proposed Order. Mail
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'2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have served copies of the foregoing Proposed Contested
5 Case Hearing Order for Thomas George Lees, Case No. 584-001-GE0122-01, upon the
6 following parties by causing to be mailed on the 24th day of April, 2001, a true, exact and full
7 copy thereof, enclosed in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to:
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9 Thomas George Lees
SID 13534232
10 PO BOX I470
Umatilla OR 97882
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12 Joe G. McKeever
Assistant Attorney General
13 1162 Court Street NE
Salem OR 97301-4096
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