1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3
4 In the Matter of the Educator ) DEFAULT ORDER OF
5 License 0f ) REVOCATION OF
6 PETER PAUL LUCAS ) LICENSURE
7
8
9 On August 26, 2016, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
10 issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Peter Paul Lucas (Lucas) in which the
11 Commission charged him with Gross Neglect of Duty and Gross Unﬁtness. The Notice was
12 sent via U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certiﬁed Mail Receipt 7015 3010 0002 3171 1132 to
l3 the address on ﬁle with the Commission. The Notice designated the Commission ﬁle as the
14 record for purposes of proving a prima facie case. The Certiﬁed Mail receipt was returned
15 signed to the Commission. The ﬁrst class mail was not returned to the Commission. The
16 Notice 0f Opportunity of Hearing, dated August 26, 2016, and signed by Dr. Monica Beane,
l7 Executive Director, stated:
18 “IF A REQUEST FOR HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THIS 21-DAY
l9 PERIOD, YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING SHALL BE CONSIDERED WAIVED
20 UNLESS YOUR FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WAS BEYOND YOUR
21 REASONABLE CONTROL. IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING OR IF YOU
22 FAIL TO APPEAR AT A HEARING, THE COMMISSION WILL ADOPT AN ORDER
23 OF DEFAULT WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF
24 YOUR LICENSE OR OTHER DISCIPLINE.”
25
26 Lucas did not request a hearing. The Commission, therefore, ﬁnds Lucas to be in default and
27 enters the following ﬁndings of fact, conclusions of law, and ﬁnal order, based on the ﬁles
28 and records of the Commission concerning this matter.
29
30 FINDINGS 0F FACT
31 1. Lucas been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since August 28, 1980. Lucas currently holds
32 a Standard Teaching License, with an endorsement in Standard Physical Education
33 (018), valid September 19, 2012, through September 18, 2017. During all relevant times,
34 Lucas was employed by the Klamath County School District.
35
36 2. On March 23, 2015, the Commission received a report from the superintendent 0f
37 Klamath County School District alleging that Lucas had committed one or more
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1 designated acts of gross neglect or gross unﬁtness for duty by directing students t0 ‘dog
2 pile’ on a student. While the student was in the dog pile, Lucas put his shoe in the face of
3 the student and told the student the student to, ‘smell the dog shit’ on Lucas’ foot.
4
5 3. On April 1, 2015, Lucas was arrested. On April 15, 2015, Lucas plead not guilty to two
6 counts 0f Ofﬁcial Misconduct in the First Degree and one count of Harassment. The
7 conduct that lead to Lucas’ arrest, charges, and ultimately a diversion agreement
8 included the following: On or about March 6, 2015, Lucas encouraged a group of
9 students to “dog pile” 0n another student (EJ) who was unable t0 complete his required
10 laps around the track. Students who dogpiled on EJ reportedly also pulled EJ’s
11 underwear upwards, and one student placed his crotch on 0r near EJ’s face. Towards the
12 end of the dog-pile, Lucas approached the pile, placed his foot near EJ’s face and stated
13 something to the effect of “Here, smell my shoe, I just stepped in dog shit”.
l4
15 4. On April 22, 2015, Lucas resigned his employment from the Klamath County School
16 District.
17 5. On March 14, 2016, Lucas signed a diversion agreement with the District Attorney’s
18 Office. The conditions set prior t0 diversion included a $200 pre-payment of diversion
l9 fees; a waiver of rights; the destruction of all evidence; and admissions of guilt (pleas of
20 no contest to all charges). The conditions set during diversion included payment of
21 diversion fees; forty hours of community service; anger management treatment; n0
22 contact with victim; no entry to Mazama High School; restitution; provide a written
23 apology to the student and his family; and if requested, a personal apology. Also, as part
24 of the diversion agreement was a condition for Lucas t0 forever relinquish his current
25 TSPC license(s) and not to apply for any TSPC license(s) in the future.
26 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
27 Lucas’s conduct described above constitutes gross neglect 0f duty in in violation 0f
28 ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-001o(1)
29 (Recognize the worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each individual), OAR 584-
30 o2o-oo1o(5) (Use professional judgment); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o) as it incorporates
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1 OAR 584-020-0035(3)(a) (Maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and
2 obeying the law, exemplifying personal integrity and honesty), OAR 584-020-
3 OO35(1)(c)(D)(Honoring appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and
4 conversation at all times); and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(d) ( Unreasonable physical force
5 against students, fellow employees, or visitors to the school, except as permitted under
6 ORS 339.250). This conduct also constitutes gross unﬁtness in violation of ORS
7 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-004o(5)(e) (Admission of or engaging in acts constituting
8 criminal conduct, even in the absence of a conviction).
9
10 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
11 342.175.
12 FINAL ORDER
13 The Commission hereby revokes Peter Paul Lucas’ Oregon educator license.
k
l4 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS s Qf 'day of September, 2016.
15 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
l6 By:
17 Dr. Monica Beane, Executive Director
18
19 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
20
21 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW
22 MAY BE OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM
23 THE SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE
24 PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I served the foregoing notice of ﬁnal order, certiﬁed by me as such, by
mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certiﬁed Mail-Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Peter Paul Lucas
32154 Modoc Point Rd
Chiloquin, OR 97624
Dated this , géidi day 0f September, 2016.
.A
By: ( I
Patt eldon
Investigative Assistant
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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3
4 In the Matter of the Educator ) DEFAULT ORDER OF
5 License 0f ) REVOCATION OF
6 PETER PAUL LUCAS ) LICENSURE
7
8
9 On August 26, 2016, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
10 issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Peter Paul Lucas (Lucas) in which the
11 Commission charged him with Gross Neglect of Duty and Gross Unﬁtness. The Notice was
12 sent via U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certiﬁed Mail Receipt 7015 3010 0002 3171 1132 to
l3 the address on ﬁle with the Commission. The Notice designated the Commission ﬁle as the
14 record for purposes of proving a prima facie case. The Certiﬁed Mail receipt was returned
15 signed to the Commission. The ﬁrst class mail was not returned to the Commission. The
16 Notice of Opportunity of Hearing, dated August 26, 2016, and signed by Dr. Monica Beane,
17 Executive Director, stated:
18 “IF A REQUEST FOR HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THIS 21-DAY
l9 PERIOD, YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING SHALL BE CONSIDERED WAIVED
20 UNLESS YOUR FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WAS BEYOND YOUR
21 REASONABLE CONTROL. IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING OR IF YOU
22 FAIL TO APPEAR AT A HEARING, THE COMMISSION WILL ADOPT AN ORDER
23 OF DEFAULT WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF
24 YOUR LICENSE OR OTHER DISCIPLINE.”
25
26 Lucas did not request a hearing. The Commission, therefore, ﬁnds Lucas to be in default and
27 enters the following ﬁndings of fact, conclusions of law, and ﬁnal order, based on the ﬁles
28 and records of the Commission concerning this matter.
29
30 FINDINGS 0F FACT
31 1. Lucas been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since August 28, 1980. Lucas currently holds
32 a Standard Teaching License, with an endorsement in Standard Physical Education
33 (018), valid September 19, 2012, through September 18, 2017. During all relevant times,
34 Lucas was employed by the Klamath County School District.
35
36 2. On March 23, 2015, the Commission received a report from the superintendent of
37 Klamath County School District alleging that Lucas had committed one or more
PAGE 1-DEFAULT ORDER OF REVOCATION OF LICENSURE- PETER PAUL LUCAS

1 designated acts of gross neglect or gross unﬁtness for duty by directing students t0 ‘dog
2 pile’ on a student. While the student was in the dog pile, Lucas put his shoe in the face of
3 the student and told the student the student to, ‘smell the dog shit’ on Lucas’ foot.
4
5 3. On April 1, 2015, Lucas was arrested. On April 15, 2015, Lucas plead not guilty to two
6 counts of Ofﬁcial Misconduct in the First Degree and one count of Harassment. The
7 conduct that lead to Lucas’ arrest, charges, and ultimately a diversion agreement
8 included the following: On or about March 6, 2015, Lucas encouraged a group of
9 students to “dog pile” 0n another student (EJ) who was unable to complete his required
10 laps around the track. Students who dogpiled on EJ reportedly also pulled EJ’s
11 underwear upwards, and one student placed his crotch on or near EJ’s face. Towards the
12 end of the dog-pile, Lucas approached the pile, placed his foot near EJ’s face and stated
13 something to the effect of “Here, smell my shoe, I just stepped in dog shit”.
l4
15 4. On April 22, 2015, Lucas resigned his employment from the Klamath County School
16 District.
17 5. On March 14, 2016, Lucas signed a diversion agreement with the District Attorney’s
18 Office. The conditions set prior to diversion included a $200 pre-payment of diversion
19 fees; a waiver of rights; the destruction of all evidence; and admissions of guilt (pleas of
20 no contest to all charges). The conditions set during diversion included payment of
21 diversion fees; forty hours of community service; anger management treatment; n0
22 contact with victim; no entry to Mazama High School; restitution; provide a written
23 apology to the student and his family; and if requested, a personal apology. Also, as part
24 of the diversion agreement was a condition for Lucas to forever relinquish his current
25 TSPC license(s) and not to apply for any TSPC license(s) in the future.
26 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
27 Lucas’s conduct described above constitutes gross neglect 0f duty in in violation 0f
28 ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-001o(1)
29 (Recognize the worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each individual), OAR 584-
30 o2o-oo1o(5) (Use professional judgment); OAR 584-O2o-Oo4o(4)(o) as it incorporates
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1 OAR 584-020-0035(3)(a) (Maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and
2 obeying the law, exemplifying personal integrity and honesty), OAR 584-020-
3 OO35(1)(c)(D)(Honoring appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and
4 conversation at all times); and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(d) ( Unreasonable physical force
5 against students, fellow employees, or visitors to the school, except as permitted under
6 ORS 339.250). This conduct also constitutes gross unﬁtness in violation of ORS
7 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-004o(5)(e) (Admission of or engaging in acts constituting
8 criminal conduct, even in the absence of a conviction).
9
10 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
11 342.175.
12 FINAL ORDER
13 The Commission hereby revokes Peter Paul Lucas’ Oregon educator license.
k
l4 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS s Qf 'day of September, 2016.
15 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
l6 By:
17 Dr. Monica Beane, Executive Director
18
19 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
20
21 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW
22 MAY BE OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM
23 THE SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE
24 PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I served the foregoing notice of ﬁnal order, certiﬁed by me as such, by
mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certiﬁed Mail-Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Peter Paul Lucas
32154 Modoc Point Rd
Chiloquin, OR 97624
Dated this , géidi day 0f September, 2016.
.A
By: ( I
Patt eldon
Investigative Assistant
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