BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND
Educator License of ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRIMAND
BRENDA ANN PROFI'I'I' )

On or about October 2, 2015, the Teacher Standards and Practices
Commission (Commission) received a report from the Morrow County School
District indicating that Brenda Ann Profitt (Profitt) was suspected of violating
District Policies and Professional Standards.

After review of the matters alleged, Profitt and the Commission agree that
their respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a
stipulation to certain facts, and the imposition of a public reprimand of her
Oregon educator license.

By signing below, Profitt acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and
agrees to the following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a
hearing to contest the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth
below, and fully and finally waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or
otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Reprimand
(Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public
document and disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this
Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and
adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and adopt this
Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Profitt nor the Commission are bound
by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and
understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters
into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the
Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promise or representation
has been made to induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii)
she has consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order
and has been fully advised with regard t0 her rights thereto, 0r waives any and all
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rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final
Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below.
STIPULATION OF FACTS
1 1. The Commission has licensed Brenda Profitt since August 26, 1998.
l Profitt’s Standard Teaching License, with endorsements in Basic
Elementary (016), Basic ESOL (017), and Standard Exceptional Learner I
(018), is valid from April 11, 2014, through April 10, 2019. During all
relevant times, Profitt was employed by the Morrow County School ‘
District. l
2. On October 2, 2015, the Commission received a district report indicating
Profitt may have committed acts which constitute gross neglect of duty.
Investigation determined that on August 30, 2015, Profitt used school
district material and equipment to create, copy, scan and email materials
not related to educational purposes in violation of school district policy.
Also on August 30, 2015, Profitt created an official letter that described in
detail multiple student’s residency status, full names, and details about
each students special educational needs and status. Drafting and
processing this letter using school materials and equipment was
appropriate. In the process of conducting both her personal business and
school business together, Profitt’s letter disclosing the students protected
information was later inadvertently mailed and delivered to many persons
not entitled to receive the confidential material.
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Dr. Monica Beane, Executive Director Date

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

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CONCLUSION OF LAW

Profitt’s conduct as described above constitutes gross neglect of duty in
violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR
584-020-001o(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(e) (Using
district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(c)
(Using and maintaining student records as required by federal and state law
and district policies and procedures); and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o) as it
incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(2)(e) (Not use the district's or school 's name,
property, or resources for non-educational benefit or purposes without
approval of the educator's supervisor or the appointing authority).

The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based

upon ORS 342.175.
ORDER

The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above

findings of fact, conclusions of law, and based thereon hereby imposes a Public
Reprimand on Brenda Ann Profitt’s Oregon educator license upon adoption of
this order.

Issued and dated this ifi day of $4] , 2012.
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
STATE OF OREGON
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Dr. Monica Beane, Executive Director
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