1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS

4 Licensure of ) AND

5 SALLY J. STORM ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRIMAND

6 On October 12, 2007, the Chair of the McKenzie School District submitted a letter to the

7 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission) explaining that Sally Storm had

8 begun her duties as Superintendent of the district without proper Iicensure.

9 Dr. Storm fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the
10 matters alleged, Dr. Storm and the Executive Director agree that their respective interests,
11 together with the public interest, are best sewed by a stipulation to certain facts and a public
12 reprimand.
13 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
14 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Dr. Storm stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the
15 Commission's files and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set
16 forth below.
17 By signing below, Dr. Storm acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
18 following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest the
19 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all
20 such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts and Final
21 Order of Reprimand (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public
22 document and disclosed to the public by the Commission upon request; (iii) this Stipulation and
23 Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the
24 Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Dr.
25 Storm nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation
26 and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or duress,
27 enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated

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1 Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promises or representations have been made to
2 induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has consulted with an attorney
3 regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to her rights
4 thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this
5 Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below.
6 STIPULATION OF FACTS
7 1. Dr. Storm currently holds a Transitional Administrative License that was issued by the
8 Commission on October 17, 2007. The license is valid through October 17, 2010. .
9 2. Prior to accepting the position of Superintendent, McKenzie School District, Dr. Storm
10 was a licensed school administrator in the State of Washington.
11 3. Upon accepting the position of McKenzie School District Superintendent, Dr. Storm
12 made prompt inquiry regarding the process necessary to obtain Oregon Iicensure.
13 4. Dr. Storm mistakenly believed that her application for Oregon licensure would be
14 timely if made within six months from commencing service in Oregon.
15 5. Dr. Storm learned on October 11, 2007 that she was required to obtain an Oregon
16 license before acting as an administrator in Oregon. On October 12, 2007, the McKenzie
17 School District requested that the commission issue an expedited Emergency Administrative
18 License. Dr. Storm immediately sought and secured the documents and supporting materials
19 required for her application which were provided to the Commission between October 11 and
20 October 15, 2007.
21 6. Dr. Storm worked from July 2, 2007 to October 17, 2007 without a valid license in a
22 position that requires an administrator license.
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1 lT IS SO STIPULATED AND AGREED T0:
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9 CONCLUSION OF LAW
10 During the 2007-2008 school year, Sally Storm served as Superintendent of McKenzie
11 School District without proper Iicensure in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(k) by violating OAR
12 584-050-0035. This conduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty. The Commission has the
13 authority to impose discipline in this matter under ORS 342.120 through 342.430 and OAR
14 Chapter 584.
15 FINAL ORDER
16 The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and
17 conclusion of law and based thereon, here by imposes a Public Reprimand on Sally Storm.
18 This Order shall serve as the Public Reprimaniw
19 Issued and dated this i day of-February, 2008.
20 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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