1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
‘ OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
4 Teaching License of ) AND
5 ANDREW G. SMITH ) ORDER OF REPRIMAND
6 On or about February 22, 2005, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
7 (Commission) received an application for renewal of an Initial Teaching License from Andrew G.
8 Smith (Smith). The Professional Educational Experience Report Mr. Smith submitted indicated
9 that he taught special education at the middle school level (grades 6-8) after his Conditional
1O Assignment Permit for that level expired on November 1, 2004.
11 Mr. Smith fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the
12 matters alleged, Mr. Smith and the Executive Director agree that their respective interests,
13 together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and a public
14 reprimand.

.3 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to
16 be imposed. Mr. Smith stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commissions
17 files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusion of law set forth below. In
18 entering into this stipulation, Mr. Smith waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of
19 fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below.

20 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the

21 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr‘ Smith nor the

22 Commission are bound by these Stipulations, and Mr. Smith retains all rights to a hearing on the
23 allegations.

24 STIPULATION OF FACTS

25 1. On November 26, 2001, the Commission issued Mr. Smith an Initial Teaching

26 License with endorsements in Multiple Subjects (Middle Level); Multiple Subjects Self-

‘ Contained (Early Childhood Education and Elementary Levels); and Special Education (Early
28 Childhood Education and Elementary Levels). Said license expired on February 22, 2005.

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1 2. Mr. Smith submitted a timely application to renew his Initial Teaching License on
‘ February 22, 2005.
3 3. On November 1, 2001, the Commission issued Mr. Smith a Conditional Assignment
4 Permit to teach at the Middle level/High School in Special Education. Said permit expired on
5 October 31, 2004. .
6 4. Mr. Smith served as a Special Education Teacher for Parkrose School District at the I
7 Middle School Level from November 11, 2004, until early May of 2005 without a Conditional
8 Assignment Permit.
9 CONCLUSION OF LAW
1O Andrew G. Smith served without proper Iicensure in violation of OAR 584-050-0030(2)
11 from November 1, 2004, to early May of 2005. This misconduct constitutes Gross Neglect of
12 Duty. The Commissions authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
13 342.175.
‘ IT IS S STIPULATED:
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18 ictoria Cham in, Executive Director Date
19 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
20 ORDER
21 The Commission hereby adopts the above findings of fact and imposes a Public
22 Reprimand upon the Licensure of Andrew G. Smith. This Order shall serve as the Public
23 Reprimand.
24 IT IS SO ORDERED this fday of November, 2005.
25 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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27 By(' m MM
f Victoria mberlain, Executive Director [0831051
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