1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the )

4 Teaching License of ) STIPULATION OF FACTS

g Constance Ann Richards g AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND

7 On or about December 8, 2000, the Teacher Standards and Practices

8 Commission (Commission) received a report from Kay Baker, Superintendent of Salem-

9 Keizer Public Schools indicating that Constance Ann Richards (Richards) was involved
10 in a dispute with an adult neighbor that resulted in an altercation.
11 After review of the facts in this matter, Ms. Richards and the Executive Director
12 agree that their respective interests, together with the public interests, are best served
13 by a stipulation to certain facts and a public reprimand of Ms. Richards in this matter.

This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to
15 be imposed. Ms. Richards stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the
16 Commission's files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set
17 forth below. In entering into this stipulation, Ms. Richards waives the right to a hearing
18 to contest the findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below.
19 FINDINGS 0F FACT
20 1. The Commission has licensed Ms. Richards as an Oregon Educator
21 continuously since September 7, 1978. She currently holds a Standard Oregon
22 Teaching License issued July 23, 1997, valid until September 13, 2002, and a Basic
23 Administrative License issued March 25, 2002, valid until September 13, 2004. On
24 August 12, 2002, the Commission received a complete application for renewal of
Ms. Richards‘ Standard Teaching License.

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' 2. Ms. Richards is employed as an elementary school teacher for the Salem-
2 Keizer School District since August 26, 1997.
3 3. Ms. Richards reported that she was convicted on October 15, 2001, of
4 Trespass in the Municipal Court of the City of Salem, County of Marion, State of Oregon
5 (case #00-655760). The Court ordered imposition of sentence suspended and placed
6 her on probation for two years. Ms. Richards was assessed $285 in fines.
7 4. Ms. Richards has no prior or subsequent criminal convictions.
8 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
9 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Ms. Richards nor
10 the Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Ms. Richards retains all rights to a
11 hearing on the allegations.
‘ IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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19 CONCLUSION OF LAW
20 Ms. Richards’ conviction for Trespass, constitutes Gross Unfitness as defined in
21 OAR 580-020-0040(5)(c). The Commission's authority to impose discipline in this
22 matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
23 ORDER
24 The Commission adopts the above Stipulation of Facts and imposes a Public
6 Reprimand for conviction of Trespass. This Order shall serve as the Public Reprimand.
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. The Commission authorizes issuance of licensure to Ms. Richards subject to all
2 standard terms, conditions, endorsements or ayhorization thereon.
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3 IT IS SO ORDERED this /2 day of O er 2002.
4 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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6 By:
7 ictoria Chamb rain, Execu ve Director
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9 Approved as to form Conrad E. Yunker, P.C.
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12 by: Conrad E. Yunker OSB# 87374 [0921021
13 Attorney for Constance Ann Richards

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