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 ) SURRENDER AND REVOCATION

5 GEORGE PETER KUHN ) OF LICENSURE

6 On or about August 28, 2009, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

7 (Commission) received a phone call from the School Resource Officer advising that Kuhn was

8 under investigation regarding allegations of inappropriately touching a student.

9 After review of the matters alleged, Kuhn and the Commission agree that their
10 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain
11 facts, Surrender and Revocation of Kuhn’s Oregon Teaching License.
12 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
13 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Kuhn stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the
14 Commission’s files and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set
15 forth below.
16 By signing below, Kuhn acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
17 following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest the
18 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all
19 such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts and Final
20 Order of Surrender and Revocation of Licensure (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this
21 Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the
22 Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and
23 adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation
24 and Final Order, then neither Kuhn nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he
25 has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily,
26 without any force or duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to

27 issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promises or

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1 representation has been made to induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he
2 has consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully
3 advised with regard to his rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney
4 prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated
5 Final Order below. This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
6 sanction to be imposed. Kuhn stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the
7 Commission‘s files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth
8 below. In entering into this stipulation, Kuhn waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings
9 of fact, conclusions of law and order set forth below.
10 STIPULATION 0F FACTS
11 1. The Commission has licensed Kuhn since August 8, 2007. Kuhn currently holds an
12 Initial I Teaching License issued on February 9, 2009, that expired on February 15,
1 3 201 1 .
14 2. On August 28, 2009, the Commission received information that Kuhn was under
15 investigation regarding allegations that he inappropriately touched a student.
16 3. During the 2008-2009 school year, Mr. Kuhn was employed as a kindergarten teacher at
17 Orchard Hills Elementary School. During that time, he failed to maintain professional
18 teacher/student boundaries with regard to physical contact including allowing female
19 students to sit on his lap.
20 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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22 Geor eter Kuhn * Date
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24 ictoria Cha e i , Executive Director Date
25 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
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1 CONCLUSION OF LAW

2 By engaging in the conduct identified in paragraph 3 above, George Peter Kuhn

3 engaged in Gross Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates

4 OAR 584-020-0010(5) (Use of professional judgment), OAR 584-0200010(1) (Recognize the

5 worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each individual); OAR 58¢O20-0040(4)(o) as it

6 incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c)(D) (Honoring appropriate adult boundaries with students

7 in conduct and conversations at all times); The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in

8 this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.

9 ORDER .
10 The Commission adopts the above Stipulation of Facts, accepts the licensure surrender
11 and revokes the Initial l Teaching License of George Peter Kuhn.

12 IT IS SO ORDERED this iii day of November, 2011.
13 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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15 By‘ 1 -
16 lctoria Cha b in, xecutive Director
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