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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
. OF THE STATE OF OREGON 1
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS,
4 Teaching License of ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRIMAND
5 ANGELA DENISE DAHLIN ) AND PROBATION
6 On March 30, 2005, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
7 received a report from Don Grotting, Superintendent, Nyssa Public Schools alleging that Angela
8 Denise Dahlin (Dahlin) failed to maintain a professional relationship with a student. On
9 November 3, 2005, the Commission took action to charge Ms. Dahlin and on December 30,
10 2005, issued Ms. Dahlin a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing. On January 18, 2006, Ms. Dahlin
11 requested a hearing on the proposed action of the Commission.
12 After review of the matters alleged, Ms. Dahlin and the Commission agree that their
13 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain
14 facts, the imposition of a Public Reprimand followed by a three (3) year Probation.
. This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
16 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Ms. Dahlin stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the
17 Commission’s files and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set
18 forth below.
19 By signing below, Ms. Dahlin acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
20 following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest the
21 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all
22 such rights and any rights to appeal or othenlvise challenge this Stipulation of Facts, Order of
23 Reprimand and Probation (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a
24 public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this
25 Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the
26 Commission. lf the Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order,
' then neither Ms. Dahlin nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully
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1 read this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without
a any force or duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and
3 entry of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promises or representation has
4 been made to induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has consulted
5 with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with
6 regard to her rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to
7 entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final
8 Order below.
9 STIPULATION OF FACTS
10 1. Ms. Dahlin has been licensed by the Commission since November 20, 2002. Ms.
11 Dahlin currently holds an Initial Teaching License issued January 31, 2005, valid until
12 September 12, 2008, with a Language Arts endorsement.
13 2. Ms. Dahlin has been employed by the Nyssa School District from October of 2002 to
‘l the present.
15 3. During the 2002-2003 school year, Ms. Dahlin failed to maintain professional teacher
16 student boundaries.
17 IT IS SO STIPULATED AND AGREED TO:
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24 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
25 Ms. Dahlin’s failure to maintain professional teacher student boundaries is in violation of
26 OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o), as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c). This misconduct
27 constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty. The Commission's authority to impose discipline in this
' matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
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1 FINAL ORDER
Q The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and I
3 imposes a Public Reprimand on Angela Denise Dahlin. This Order shall serve as the Public
4 Reprimand.
5 Furthermore, the Commission places Ms. Dahlin on Probation for a period of three (3) ‘
6 years from the date of this order subject to the following special terms and conditions of
7 probation:
8 1. Ms. Dahlin shall participate in a Commission approved boundaries training program,
9 consisting of eight (8) one hour sessions, and successfully complete said program within the
10 first year of the probation period and report in writing to the Executive Director;
11 2. Ms. Dahlin shall report to the Commission her compliance with the terms of probation
12 every six (6) months during her probation, on or before: May 2, 2007; November 2, 2007;
13 May 2, 2008; November 2, 2008; May 2, 2009; and November 2, 2009.
. 3. Ms. Dahlin shall notify the Commission of any discipline imposed upon her by an
15 employing school district for any reason during the term of this probation;
16 4. Ms. Dahlin shall report in writing within ten days to the Executive Director of the
17 Commission any arrest or citation for any felony, misdemeanor, or major traffic violation; and
18 5. Ms. Dahlin shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance
19 of Oregon Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 584, and Division 020.
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1 Violation of any of the terms of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the
‘ Commission to revoke Ms. Dahlin’s teaching license or otherwise impose discipline, after first
3 providing Ms. Dahlin with notice and opportunity for hearing.
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4 Issued and dated this 2 day of/Novembefi 2006.
5 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
6 STATE OF OREGON
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9 Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director
10 App oved as to form: "
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13 Attorney for Angela Denise Dahlin [0815061
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