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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS

4 Teaching License of ) AND FINAL ORDER OF

5 APRIL JANENE ANSON ) REVOCATION OF LICENSURE

i75 On or about September 18, 2008, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

8 (Commission) received a report indicating that April Janene Anson (Anson) may have engaged

9 in a romantic relationship with a male student following the students graduation.
10 After review of the matters alleged, Ms. Anson and the Commission agree that their
11 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain
12 facts and revocation of her teaching license, pursuant to ORS 342.175(3).
13 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to
14 be imposed. Ms. Anson stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commission’s
15 files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth below. In
16 entering into this stipulation, Ms. Anson waives the right to a hearing to contest the finding of
17 fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below. Ms. Anson understands that the Commission
18 will revoke her right to apply for a teaching license for one year.
19 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
20 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Ms. Anson nor the
21 Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Ms. Anson retains all rights to a hearing on
22 the allegations.
23 STIPULATION 0F FACTS
24 1. The Commission has licensed Ms. Anson since August 14, 2002. Ms. Anson held an
25 Initial l Teaching License issued October 18, 2005 and valid through October 17, 2009 with
26 Language Arts endorsements valid for service at the high school level.

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1 2. On or about September 18, 2009 the Forest Grove School District notified the
2 Commission that Ms. Anson may have engaged in a sexual relationship with a former student
3 following the student's graduation from high school.
4 3. Ms. Anson and the male student, who was over the age of 18, both traveled
5 individually to Europe in the summer following the student's graduation from high school. The
6 two made arrangements to meet in Europe.
7 4. Ms. Anson was the male student's English teacher during his junior year of high
8 school (2006/2007). The student was part of a club during the 2007/2008 school year that Ms.
9 Anson facilitated.
1O 4. Ms. Anson and the male student engaged in a romantic relationship in Europe that
11 continued upon their return to the U.S.
12 5. Ms. Anson resigned her position with the Forest Grove School District effective
13 September 11, 2008.
14 IT IS SO STIPUL.-IT
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20 CONCLUSION OF LAW
21 April Janene Anson used her professional position to further her romantic interests with
22 a former student. This conduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-020-
23 0035(1)(b). The Commissions authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS
24 342.1 75.
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1 ORDER
2 The Commission adopts the above Stipulation of Facts and Revokes April Janene
3 Anson’s Right to Apply for a License for one year.
4 IT IS so ORDERED this way of February, 2010.
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