1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Mattel‘ of the ) ST IPULATION OF FACTS,
4 Educator License of ) FINAL ORDER 0F
5 JEFFREY LEE GILBERT ) REVOCATION OF LICENSURE
6 During the time of February 2012 and March 2012, the Teacher Standards and Practices
7 Commission (Commission) received multiple reports from both patrons and the Reynolds
8 School District, indicating that Jeffrey Lee Gilbert (Gilbert) had violated professional standards.
9 Alter review of the matters alleged, Gilbert and the Commission agree that their
1O respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain
1 1 facts, and the revocation of Gilbert’s Oregon Teaching License.
12 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the stipulated
i 13 sanction to be imposed Gilbert stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the Commission’s
i 14 ﬁles and records to support the ﬁndings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below.
1 15 By signing below, Gilbert acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
16 following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest the
17 ﬁndings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and ﬁnally waives all
18 such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts and Final
19 Order of Revocation of Licensure (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final
20 Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission; (iii)
21 this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the
22 Commission. If the Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order,
23 then neither Gilbert nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read
24 this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any
25 force or duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry
26 of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promises or representation has been
27 made to induce him to Sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he has consulted with an
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1 attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to his
2 rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this
3 Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below. In
4 entering into this stipulation, Gilbert waives the right to a hearing to contest the ﬁndings of fact,
5 conclusions of law and order set forth below.
6 STIPULATION OF FACTS
7 1‘ The Commission has licensed Gilbert since July 6, 1993. Gilbert currently holds a
8 Standard Teaching License issued July 31, 2007, with endorsements in Basic Integrated
i 9 Science (020), Basic language Arts [020), and Basic Social Studies (02o), which was due
l 10 to expire on July 30, 2012. Gilbert made timely application for renewal, and his Standard
1 1 Teaching License status is currently pending renewal. Gilbert held an Emergency
12 Administrators License that was issued on July 31, 2011, and expired on January 31,
13 2012, and previously held an Initial I Administrators License from November 12, 2004
14 through July 3o, 2011. During all relevant times, Gilbert was employed by the Reynolds
15 School District.
16 2. In July 2011, Gilbert failed to follow school district policies and regulations related to the
1 7 disposal of district property when Gilbert damaged, destroyed and/or improperly
18 disposed of school district owned property by his own hand, or by directing others to do
19 so, without the required input and approval of the Director of Business Services as
20 required by policy,
21 3. During the time between the years 2009 and 2012, Gilbert repeatedly failed to follow
22 school district policies and regulations related to student activity funds, staff expense
23 reimbursement, staff ethics, and expenditure of district funds for meals, refreshments
24 and gifts. During this period, Gilbert performed transactions; requested transfers and/ or
25 reimbursements; and conducted, requested and approved expenditures or other
26 ﬁnancial transactions in violation of these policies and regulations.
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1 4. A supplemental investigation, conducted on January 29, 2013, concluded that Gilbert
2 had fraudulently claimed reimbursement for alleged school purpose expenses, which, in
3 fact, were expenses for Gilbert’s personal items. The investigation documented that with
4 respect to twenty-one separate claims for reimbursement, the claims were either false,
5 misleading, consisted of fraudulent invoices, or were misrepresentations of the actual
6 expense. These twenty-one fraudulent expenses totaled $17,216.03. On June 11, 2013,
7 Gilbert agreed to a Civil Compromise Agreement with the Reynolds School District. 1n
8 the agreement, Gilbert “stipulates to, or confesses, judgment”. The agreement facilitates
9 the repayment of the fraudulent expenses by Gilbert, totaling $17,216.03, and the
10 Multnomah District Attorney agreed not to ﬁle criminal charges against Gilbert for the
1 1 ~ fraudulent transactions if the Civil Compromise Agreement is fulﬁlled by Gilbert.
12 IT IS SO STIPULATED
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20 CONCLUSION OF LAW
21 Jeffrey Lee Gilbert’s conduct as described in section two (2) above constitutes Gross
22 Neglect of Duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-o2o-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates
23 OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use prafessionaljudgment),OAR 584-020—0025(2)(d) (Using district
24 and'school business and ﬁnancial procedures), GAR 584-020-0025(2)(e) (Using district lawful
25 and reasonable rules and regulations), and OAR 584-020-0025(3)(a) (Leadership skills in
26 managing the school, its students, staff, and programs as required by lawful and reasonable
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1 district policies, rules, and regulations, state and federal laws and regulations, and other
2 programs as assigned, and assures that staﬂ is informed of these requirements).
3 Jeffrey Lee Gilbert's conduct as described in section three (3) above constitutes Gross
4 Neglect of Duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584'020-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates
5 OAR 584-020-0010(5) ( Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(d) (Using district
6 and school business and ﬁnancial procedures), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(e) (Using district lawﬁll
7 and reasonable rules and regulations), and OAR 584-020-ooa5(3)(a) (Leadership skills in
i 8 managing the school, its students, staﬂ, and programs as required by lawﬁll and reasonable
9 district policies, rules, and regulations, state and federal laws and regulations, and other
1O programs as assigned, and assures that staﬂ' is informed of these requirements); OAR 584-
1 1 oao7oo4o(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(2)(e) (Not use the district's or school's
12 name, property, or resources for non-educational beneﬁt or purposes without approval of the
13 educator's supervisor or the appointing authority), OAR 584-020-0035(3)(a) (Maintain the
14 dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law, exemplgcging personal integrity
15 and honesty); OAR 584020-0040 (4)(a) (Knowing and substantial unauthorized use of:
16 school name or ﬁnancial credit; school materials 0r equipment for personal purposes; or
1 7 school personnel to provide personal services unrelated to school business); and OAR 584-020-
18 0040 (4)(b) (Knowing and substantial unauthorized use of employment time or school
19 resources for private purposes). This conduct also constitute gross unfitness in violation of ORS
20 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-0040 (5)(b) (Fraud or misrepresentation).
21 Jeffrey Lee Gilbert’s conduct as described in section four (4) above constitutes Gross
22 Neglect of Duty in violation of ORS 3421175(1)(b); OAR 584-02o-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates
23 OAR 584-020-001o(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(d) (Using district
24 and school business and ﬁnancial procedures), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(e) (Using district lawﬁil
25 and reasonable rules and regulations), and OAR 584-020-0025(3)(a) (Leadership skills in
i 26 managing the school, its students, staﬂ, and programs as required by lawﬁll and reasonable
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1 district policies, rules, and regulations, state and federal laws and regulations, and other
2 programs as assigned, and assures that staﬁ is informed of these requirements); OAR 584-
3 020-004o(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(2)(e) (Not use the district's or school's
4 name, property, or resources for non-educational beneﬁt or purposes without approval of the
5 educator's supervisor or the appointing authority), OAR 584-020-0035(3)(a) (Maintain the
6 dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the law, exemplifying personal integrity
7 and honesty); OAR 584-020-0040 (4)(a) (Knowing and substantial unauthorized use of:
8 school name or ﬁnancial credit; school materials or equipment for personal purposes; or
9 school personnel to provide personal services unrelated to school business); OAR 584-020-
10 0040 (4)(b) (Knowing and substantial unauthorized use of employment time or school
1 1 resources for private purposes); and OAR 584-020-0040 (4)(c) (Knowing falsiﬁcation of any
12 document or knowing misrepresentation directly related to licensurc, employment, or
1 3 professional duties). This conduct also constitute gross unﬁtness in violation of ORS
14 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-0040 (5)(b) (Fraud or misrepresentation); and OAR 584-020-
15 0040 (5)(e) (Admission of or engaging in acts constituting criminal conduct, even in the
16 absence of a conviction).
17 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
18 342.175.
1 9 ORDER
20 The Commission adopts the above Stipulation of Facts, and revokes the Standard
21 Teaching License of Jeffrey Lee Gilbert.
22 IT IS so ORDERED this 93433” day of July, 2013.
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