1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

431 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS,

5 Teaching License of ) AND FINAL ORDER OF

g CAROL L. GRAUER ) REPRIMAND

8 On February 5, 2008, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

9 (Commission) received a report from Roy Williams, Superintendent, Sheridan School
10 District indicating that Carol Grauer (Grauer) attended a high school basketball game, as
11 a spectator, under the inﬂuence of alcohol.
12 Grauer fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation in this matter. After
13 review of the matters alleged, Grauer and the Commission agree that their respective
14 interests, together with the public interest, are best sewed by a stipulation to certain
15 facts and the imposition of public reprimand.
16 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
17 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Grauer stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in
18 the Commission’s files and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law,
19 and order set forth below.
20 By signing below, Grauer acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
21 the following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to
22 contest the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and
23 finally waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or othenivise challenge this
24 Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Reprimand (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this
25 Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon
26 request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and
27 subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not
28 approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Grauer nor the
29 Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and

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1 Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or
2 duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry
3 of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promises or representation
4 has been made to induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has
5 consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully
6 advised with regard to her rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an
7 attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of
8 the Stipulated Final Order below.
9 STIPULATION 0F FACTS

10 1. The Commission has licensed Carol Grauer since August 17, 1979. Grauer

11 currently holds a Basic Teaching License valid October 22, 2006, through

12 October 22, 2009, with Basic Physical Education and Basic Health Education

13 endorsements.

14 2. Ms. Grauer was employed by the Sheridan School District as a full time teacher

15 from 1979 until her resignation on December 31, 2008.

16 3. On January 11, 2008, Ms. Grauer appeared at a Sheridan High School

17 basketball game, as a spectator, under the influence of alcohol.

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1 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
2 On January 11, 2008, Carol Grauer attended a school sponsored event under
3 the inﬂuence of alcohol. This conduct constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of
4 OAR 584-020-0040(4)(g). The Commission has the authority to impose discipline in this
5 matter under ORS 342.120 through 342.430 and OAR Chapter 584.
6 FINAL ORDER
7 The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of
8 fact, conclusions of law, and based thereon hereby imposes a Public Reprimand upon
9 Grauer.
10 Issued and dated this [j I day of August, 2009.
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