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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMM I; S :7;- ,. ..- ~ H m1 u; :é
2 0F THE STATE 0F OREGON IMM‘ s
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND
4 Teaching License of ) FINAL ORDER OF PROBATION
g LAWRENCE R WENNER )
7 On or about September 1, 2011, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
8 (Commission) received an application for licensure from Lawrence Wenner (Wenner).
9 Wenner properly indicated on his character questions section that he had been subject to
10 licensure discipline in the State of California, answering “Yes” to questions numbered 1,
11 3, 4, and 7.
1 2 Wenner fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation in this matter,
13 providing accurate explanations and supporting documentation. After review of the
14 matters alleged, Wenner and the Commission agree that their respective interests,
15 together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and the
16 imposition of a four (4) year probation period to commence the date of adoption of this
1 7 order. .
18 By signing below, Wenner acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
19 the following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest
20 the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally
21 waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of
22 Facts and Final Order of Probation(Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and
23 Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the
24 Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to
25 approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and
26 adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Wenner nor the Commission are
27 bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and
28 understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into
29 this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated
30 Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promise or representation has been made to
31 induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he has consulted with an
32 attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with
33 regard to his rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior
34 to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated
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1 Final Order below. Wenner understands that the probation will be subject to specific
2 terms and conditions.
3 STIPULATION 0F FACTS
4 1. The Commission has licensed Lawrence R. Wenner since March 21, 2012.
5 Wenner’s current Initial Teaching License with endorsements in Language Arts
6 (HS,ML) and Multiple Subjects (MIDLVL), issued on March 21, 2012, expires on
7 September 21, 2013. Wenner made application for his Oregon License on
8 September 1, 2011. Wenner’s “Yes” answers on the character question section of
9 his application caused an internal referral investigation by the Commission prior
10 to licensure approval. Wenner was not employed as a teacher in Oregon at the
1 1 time of application and investigation.
12 2. Commission investigators learned that Wenner had been investigated and
13 disciplined by his employing school district and the California Commission on
14 Teacher Credentialing. Wenner reported that during a very emotional sensitive
15 period of separation and subsequent divorce, he let several situations in his
16 classroom get the better of him, and he used inappropriate language and had
17 experienced emotional/anger issues in his classroom. Wenner was placed on
18 administrative leave by the Shasta Union High School District (SUHSD) and was
19 ultimately asked to resign his position in 2009. Wenner was also investigated by
20 the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing who suspended his license
21 for thirty days.
22 3. Wenner successfully completed a 52 week anger management program that
23 Wenner reports has benefited him greatly.
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27 1T IS i TIPULATED:
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29 1W’ . Wenner . .. Date
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32 ictoria Cha ‘5 -. ‘1i‘597-cutive Director Date
33 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
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1 CONCLUSION 0F LAW
2 Between the years 2007 and 2009, Wenner demonstrated a pattern of negative
3 behavior in his classroom management that resulted in progressive discipline and
4 ultimately his separation of employment by his employing school district. This behavior
5 included the repeated use of profanities and inappropriate comments in the classroom in
6 the presence of students. Wennefs employment was terminated and his California
7 Teaching Credential was suspended for a period of thirty days as a result of his
8 unprofessional behaviors. This conduct constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of
9 ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584—02o-001o(1)
1O (Recognize the worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each individual), OAR
1 1 584-020-0010(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0030(2)(b) (Skill in
12 communicating with administrators, students, staff, parents, and other patrons); and
13 OAR 584-02o-oo4o(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c)(D)( Honoring
14 appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and conversations at all times).
15 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon
16 ORS 342.175.
17 ORDER
18 The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact,
19 conclusions of law, and based thereon hereby imposes a period of probation upon
20 Wenner’s Initial Teaching License as follows:
21 The Commission imposes a four (4) year probation upon Wenner to commence
22 the date of adoption of this order and subject to the following terms and
23 conditions of probation:
24 1. Wenner shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical
25 Performance of Oregon Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules
26 Chapter 584, Division 020.
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1 Violation of any term or condition of probation shall constitute an independent basis for
2 the Commission to revoke Wenner’s teaching license or otherwise impose discipline,
3 after first providing Wenner with notice and opportunity for hearing
4 I I I 2611/
5 Issued and dated this day of April, 2012.
6 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
7 STATE OF OREGON
8
9 By M)
10 retoria Cham aln, ecutive Director
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
l HEREBY CERTIFY that I served the foregoing Stipulation of Facts and Final Oder of
Probation, certified by me as such, by mailing US. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail — Return
Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Lawrence R. Wenner
663 Shadow Way
Central Point, OR 97502-2526
DATED this Iii/fl‘ day ofMay, 2012.
By: I
Liddell
Investigative Assistant
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING — WENNER, LAWRENCE R. ‘