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
g STEVEN JOHN SIMMON ) ORDER OF PROBATION
7 On April 19, 2003, Steven John Simmon (Simmon) submitted a complete application for a
8 Transitional Teaching License to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission).
9 Mr. Simmon responded affirmatively to character question number 1. Mr. Simmon provided an
10 explanation regarding his separation from employment with the American School for the Deaf in West
11 Hartford, Connecticut.
12 Mr. Simmon fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the facts in
13 this matter, Mr. Simmon and the Executive Director agree that their respective interests, together with
14 the public interests, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and an Order imposing a three (3)
15 year probation upon issuance of a teaching license.
1‘ This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to be
17 imposed. Mr. Simmon stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commission's files
18 and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth below. In entering into this
19 stipulation, Mr. Simmon waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of fact, conclusions of law
20 and order set forth below. Mr. Simmon enters into this agreement with the knowledge that the
21 Commission will impose a three (3) year probation with specific conditions including the requirement
22 that Mr. Simmon complete an anger management program or participate in anger management
23 counseling within the first 12 months of said probation.
24 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the Commission. If
25 the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Simmon nor the Commission are bound by
26 these Stipulations and Mr, Simmon retains all rights to a hearing on the allegations.
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1 STIPULATION OF FACTS
' 1. On April 19, 2003, Mr. Simmon submitted a complete Application for Educator License Form
3 C-1 to the Commission. He responded affirmatively to character question number 1.
4 Mr. Simmon provided information to the Commission indicating that he was terminated from school-
5 related employment for failure to comply with prior directives and failure to incorporate prior training.
6 2. At the request of the Executive Director, Mr. Simmon sought a psychological evaluation from
7 a Commission approved provider.
8 3. On March 18, 2004, the Commission received an evaluation summary from John B. Nance,
9 Ph.D., Psychologist, recommending that Mr. Simmon pursue anger issues through a counseling
1O program.
11 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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14 Steven John Simmon Date
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17 Victoria Cha rIain, Executive Director Date
18 CONCLUSION OF LAW
19 The documentation provided by Mr. Simmon regarding his behavior while employed at the
20 American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Connecticut, specifically the failure to comply with
21 prior directives and failure to incorporate prior training in school related employment, may be used as
22 evidence to establish an applicant’s lack of fitness to serve as an educator pursuant to OAR 584-050-
23 0006(5), a basis for denial of Iicensure. The Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter
24 is based upon ORS 342.143.
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1 ORDER
. The Commission adopts the above Stipulation of Facts and authorizes the issuance of a
3 Transitional Teaching License to Mr. Simmon subject to all standard terms and conditions.
4 Furthermore, the Commission imposes a three (3) year probation upon Mr. Simmon to
5 commence the date of issuance of said license and subject to the following special terms of probation:
6 1. Mr. Simmon shall submit, within the first 12 months of said probation, documentation that
7 he has completed (at his own expense), an intensive anger management program conducted by a
8 qualified counselor approved in advance by the Commission. This counseling shall consist of, a
9 minimum of nine (9) contact hours. The Commission shall provide the counselor with a copy of this
1O Order. Mr. Simmon shall be responsible for providing evidence to the Commission of successful
1 1 compliance with treatment or program completion.
12 2. Mr. Simmon shall report in writing within ten days, to the Executive Director of the
13 Commission any allegation of misconduct against him in his employment as an educator; and
' 3. Mr. Simmon shall comply with all Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance under
15 Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 584, Division 020.
16 Violation of any term or condition of this probation may constitute an independent basis for the
17 Commission to impose discipline, up to and including revocation of Mr. Simmon’s teaching license
18 subject Mr. Simmon's right to a hearing on the issue of whether he violated probation.
19 n' IS so ORDERED this L% of May, 2004.
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23 Victoria am /erlain, Executive irector 1031304)
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