, 1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

é OF THE STATE OF OREGON

g In the Matter of the Teaching License of )

6 ) STIPULATION OF FACTS

7 JEFFREY MARK LONGMORE ) AND PROBATION

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10 On or about July 18, 2001, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
11 (Commission) received an application for a Transitional Teaching License from Jeffrey
12 Mark Longmore (Longmore).
13 Mr. Longmore responded “yes” to character question, “1. Have you ever left any
14 educational or school-related employment, voluntarily or involuntarily, while the subject
15 of an inquiry, review or investigation of alleged misconduct or alleged violation of
‘16 professional standards of conduct or when you had reason to believe such investigation
17 was imminent?
18 Mr. Longmore responded “yes” to character question, “2. Are you currently the subject
19 of an inquiry, review or investigation for alleged misconduct or alleged violation of
20 professional standards of conduct?” Mr. Longmore responded "yes" to character
21 question, “3. Have you ever failed to complete a contract for educational services in
22 any educational or school-related position, or for any alleged misconduct or alleged
23 violation of professional standards of conduct been placed on leave by your employer or
24 left such employment prior to the end of the contract term?” Mr. Longmore responded
25 “yes” to character question, “8. Have you ever been convicted or been granted l
26 conditional discharge by any court for: (a) any felony; (b) misdemeanor; or (c) any major i
27 traffic violation..., “ Mr. Longmore also responded “yes” to character question, “10. Have

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. 1 you ever entered a plea of guilty or No Contest relative to any charge for an offense
2 listed in question 8.?" Mr. Longmore provided information from Trempealeau County
3 Circuit Court, Wisconsin that he pled no contest to Disorderly Conduct (Class A
4 misdemeanor) and was convicted on April 3, 2001.
5 After review of the facts in this matter, Mr. Longmore and the Executive Director
6 agree that their respective interests, together with the public interests, are best served
7 by a stipulation to certain facts, followed by a probation of two (2) years.
8 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
9 sanction to be imposed. In entering into this stipulation, Mr. Longmore waives the right
10 to a hearing t0 contest the findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below.
11 Mr. Longmore understands that the Commission will impose a two (2) year probation
12 with specific conditions.
'13 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
14 Commission. lfthe Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Longmore nor
15 the Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Mr. Longmore retains all rights to
16 a hearing on the allegations.
17 STIPULATION OF FACTS
18 1. On or about July 18, 2001, The Commission received an application for a
19 Transitional Teaching License from Jeffrey Longmore.
20 2. Mr. Longmore holds a Wisconsin Teaching License valid July 1, 1997 to June 30,
21 2002. He is currently the subject of an investigation by the Wisconsin Teacher
22 Education and Licensing Teams, Professional Practices/Discipline section.
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1 3. On or about May 15, 2000, Mr. Longmore chaperoned a senior class picnic in
‘ 2 Trempealeau, Wisconsin. As a result of an altercation involving a student Mr.
3 Longmore was arrested for Disorderly Conduct
4 4. On April 3, 2001, Mr. Longmore pled No Contest and was convicted of Disorderly
5 Conduct in Trempealeau County Circuit Court. The Court sentenced Mr. Longmore
6 to 12 days in jail and fined him $1315.00.
7 5. Mr. Longmore has no prior or subsequent criminal convictions.
8 IT IS S STIPULATED:
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'14 CONCLUSION OF LAW
15 Conviction for a misdemeanor crime may be used as evidence to establish an
16 applicants lack of fitness to serve as a teacher under ORS 342.143.
17 ORDER
18 The Commission adopts the above Findings of Fact and places Mr. Longmore on
19 probation with the Commission for two (2) years.
20 The Commission authorizes issuance of a Transitional Teaching License to
21 Jeffrey Mark Longmore subject to all standard terms and conditions and subject to the
22 following special terms of probation:
23 1. The Commission places Mr. Longmore on a two (2) year probation to commence
24 September 14, 2001.
.25 2. The probation shall remain in effect subject to the following conditions:
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1 a. Mr. Longmore shall report in writing within ten days to the Executive Director
. 2 of the Commission any arrest or citation for any felony, misdemeanor, major
3 traffic violation;
4 b. Mr. Longmore shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical
5 Performance of Oregon Educators under OAR Chapter 584, Division 020.
6 Violation of any of the terms of probation shall constitute an independent basis
7 for the Commission to revoke Mr. L0ngmore’s teaching license or otherwise impose
8 discipline, after first providing Mr. Longmore with notice and opportunity for hearing.
9 Dated this 1L, )1‘ day of September 2001.
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.13 David V. Myton, Executive irector
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