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BEFORE THE
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMlVIISSlON
STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of the Teaching License of: ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
DANA EDWARD BASQUE i FINAL Ongxllgil OF REPRIMAND
,__________._______.—) .

On February 22, 2008, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
received a report from Dan Forbess, Superintendent, Oakland Public Schools, indicating that
Dana Basque (Basque) suggested that two students kick each other.

Mr. Basque fully cooperated with the Commission’s investigation. After review of the
matters alleged, Mr. Basque and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together
with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and a public reprimand.

This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the stipulated
sanction to be imposed. Mr. Basque stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the
Commission’s files and records to support the findings of tact, conclusions of law, and order set
forth below.

By signing below, Mr. Basque acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest the
findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fiilly 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
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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 Mr. Basque nor the Commission are bound by the terms here; (iv) he has fully mad
this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he 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) he states that no promises or representation has been made
to induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he has consulted with an
attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to his
rights thereto, or waives any and all 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. This
Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to be imposed
Mr. Basque stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commission’s files and
records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth below_ In entering into
this stipulation, Mr. Basque waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of fact,
conclusions of law and order set forth below.
STIPULATION OF FACTS

l. The Commission has licensed Mr. Basque since November 2, 1992. Mr. Basque
currently holds a Standard Teaching License valid May 24, 2007, through May 23, 2012, with
endorsements in Basic Integrated Sciences, Basic Reading, Standard Biology and Standard
Handicapped Learning. I

2. Mr. Basque worked as a Special Education teacher at Lincoln Middle School in the
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Oakland Public School System.

3. 0n February 14, 2008, Mr. Basque suggested to his whole Drama Class, that if anyone
forgot their script, they should get a swifi kick in the shins. Two students proceeded to kick each
other in the shins when it was found out they had forgotten their scripts.

4. Mr. Basque was previously disciplined by the district for allowing a 5th grade student
to leave campus on October 24, 2007, to retrieve a homework assignment and a November 6,
2006 incident where Mr. Basque pulled a chair fium under a student who was leaning back in his
seat such that only two chair legs were on the floor. ’

IT IS SO STIPULATED AND AGREED TO:

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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

Dana Edward Basque suggested to two students to kick each other resulting in a bruise to
the leg of one student. This conduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-
020-0040(4)(n) w it incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) and OAR 584-020-0010(1). Mr.
Basque had also allowed the Commission the authority to impose discipline in this matter under
ORS 342.120 through 342.430 and OAR Chapter 584.

FINAL ORDER

The Commission adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact, conclusions
of law, and based thereon, imposes a Public Reprimand on Dana Edward Basque. This Order
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shall serve as the Public Repn'mand
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ISSUED AND DATED this [0 day o ~ gdégiz , 2009.
TEACHER STANDARD AND PRACTICES
COMMISSION, STATE OF OREGON
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Victoria Chamberémgecutive Director
APPRO gm F 1
Dmas Doyle, OSB #97251
omey for Dana Edward Basque
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