1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

g OF THE STATE OF OREGON

4 In the Matter of the ) DEFAULT ORDER OF

5 Teaching License of ) REVOCATION OF RIGHT

.6] DOUGLAS ADAM WADE ) TO APPLY

8 On February 1, 2012, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)

9 issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Douglas Adam Wade (Wade) in which the
10 Commission charged him with Gross Neglect of Duty pursuant to ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-
ll 020-0040(4)(n), as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5), OAR 584-020_0025(2)(b), OAR 584-
12 020-0025(2)(e), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o), as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(b), OAR
13 584-020-0035(1)(c)(A), OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c)(D), OAR 584-020-0035(2)(e), OAR 584-020-
14 0035(3)(a), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(a), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(b), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(p) and
15 gross unfitness in violation ORS 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-0040(5)(c), and OAR 584-020-
16 0040(5)(e). The Notice was sent via U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certiﬁed Mail Receipt 7009
l7 1410 0002 1925 3181 to the address on file with the Commission. The Certiﬁed Mail was
18 returned “Not Deliverable" on February 17, 2012. The regular mail was not returned to the
19 Commission. The Notice of Opportunity of Hearing, dated February 1, 2012, and signed by
2O Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director, stated:
21 “IF A REQUEST FOR HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THIS 21-DAY PERIOD,
22 YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING SHALL BE CONSIDERED WAIVED UNLESS YOUR
23 FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WAS BEYOND YOUR REASONABLE
24 CONTROL. IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING OR IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR
25 AT A HEARING, THE COMMISSION WILL ADOPT AN ORDER OF DEFAULT WHICH
26 MAY INCLUDE THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE OR
27 OTHER DISCIPLINE."
g3 Wade did not request a hearing. The Commission, therefore, ﬁnds Wade to be in default and
30 enters the following findings of fact, conclusions of law and order, based on the files and records
31 of the Commission concerning this matter.
32 FINDINGS OF FACT
33 1. Douglas Adam Wade has been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since June 23, 1993. His
34 Basic Teaching License, issued on February 10, 2009, expired on February 9, 2012. During
35 all relevant times, Wade was employed by the North Clackamas School District.

36 2. On or about April 1, 2009, Wade was arrested by the Clackamas County Shernffs office for
37 Theft-1 (ORS 164.055), Misapplication of Entrusted Property (ORS 165.095), 2 counts of
38 Official Misconduct (ORS 162.415), 2 counts of Unlawful Use of a Computer (ORS

39 164.377(2)) and Theft-2 (ORS 164.045). On January 27, 2010, Wade was convicted of

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1 Theft-2, Official Misconduct, and Misapplication of Entrusted Property. These charges

2 stemmed from Wade’s theft of computers from the North Clackamas School District, which

3 Wade in turn resold.

4 3. In 2009, the Department of Human Services and the Clackamas County Sheriff investigated

5 Wade regarding an inappropriate relationship with a female student (ME). As part of the

6 investigation, police discovered photos on Wade's computer of the student, and photos of

7 Wade nude, wearing the female students clothing. Wade spent an inordinate amount of

8 time and attention with the female student, sent her personal, inappropriate text messages,

9 and referred to the student by pet names while having inappropriate physical contact with
10 her at school (walking arm in arm, playfully slapping, and after-school one on one tutoring).
11 4. Wade refused to be interviewed by the North Clackamas School District or the Commission
12 regarding these allegations.
13 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW l
14 As detailed in paragraph two (2) above, Douglas Adam Wade stole approximately
15 $3,500.00 of school property and was convicted of related criminal charges. This conduct
16 constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as
17 it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(b)
18 (Using and maintaining district property, equipment, and materials appropriately), and OAR 584-
19 O20-0025(2)(e) (Using district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations); OAR 584-020-
20 0040(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(2)(e) (Not use the district's or school's name,
21 property, or resources for non-educational beneﬁt or purposes without approval of the
22 educator's supervisor or the appointing authority), OAR 584-020-0035(3)(a) (Maintain the
23 dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law, exemplifying personal integrity and
24 honesty); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(a) (Knowing and substantial unauthorized use of: school name
25 or ﬁnancial credit; school materials or equipment for personal purposes; or school personnel to
26 provide personal services unrelated to school business), OAR 584-020-0040(4)(b) (Knowing
27 and substantial unauthorized use of employment time or school resources for private purposes);
28 This conduct also constitutes gross unfitness in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-
29 0040(5)(c) (Conviction of violating any federal, state, or local law. A conviction includes any ﬁnal
30 judgment of conviction by a court whether as the result of guilty plea, no contest plea or any
31 other means), and OAR 584-020-0040(5)(e) (Admission of or engaging in acts constituting

32 criminal conduct, even in the absence of a conviction).

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1 As detailed in paragraph three (3) above, Wade conducted an inappropriate relationship
2 with a female student. This conduct constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of ORS
3 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use
4 professional judgment); and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o) as is incorporates OAR 584-020-
5 0035(1)(b) (Refrain from exploiting professional relationships with any student for personal gain,
6 or in support of persons or issues), OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c)(A) (Not demonstrating or
7 expressing professionally inappropriate interest in a student's personal life), OAR 584-020-
8 0035(1)(c)(D) (Honoring appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and
9 conversations at all times).
10 As described in paragraph four (4) above, Wade refused to cooperate with Commission
11 investigators and refused to be interviewed as required. This conduct constitutes gross neglect
12 of duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(p) (Subject to the exercise of any legal right or
l3 privilege, failure or refusal by an educator under investigation to respond to requests for
14 information, to furnish documents or to participate in interviews with a Commission
15 representative relating to a Commission investigation).
16 The Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
17 342.175.
18 FINAL ORDER
19 The Commission hereby revokes Douglas Adam Wade’s right to apply for a teaching
20 license. i‘
21 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS IQ? day of July, 2012.
22 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
23
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24 By:
25 Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director
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28 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
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30 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
31 OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF
32 THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO
33 THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
l hereby certify that I served the foregoing notice of final order, certified by rne as such, by mailing
U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified MaiI—Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Douglas Adam Wade
5025 SE Brookside Dr
Portland, OR 97222
Dated this {0% day of July, 2012.
\
By: ’ ’
Pat iddell
Investigative Assistant
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