1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
' OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS

4 Teaching License of ) AND

5 GARY STEVEN LOVOS ) ORDER OF PROBATION

g On August 5, 2003, Gary Steven Lovos (Lovos) submitted an application for renewal of a

8 Standard Teaching License to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission).

9 Mr. Lovos responded affirmatively to character questions 8, and 10. Mr. Lovos provided an
10 explanation and court documents for criminal convictions for Driving Under the Influence and
11 Driving While Suspended.
12 Aﬂer review of the facts in this matter, Mr. Lovos and the Executive Director agree that their
13 respective interests, together with the public interests, are best served by a stipulation to certain
14 facts and a three (3) year probation upon issuance of a teaching license.
15 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to be
' imposed. Mr. Lovos stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commission's files
17 and records to support the ﬁndings of fact and conclusions of law set forth below. In entering into
18 this stipulation, Mr. Lovos waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of fact, conclusions
19 of law and order set forth below. Mr. Lovos enters into this agreement with the knowledge that the
20 Commission will impose a three (3) year probation with specific conditions.
21 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the Commission.
22 If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Lovos nor the Commission are bound by
23 these Stipulations and Mr. Lovos retains all rights to a hearing on the allegations.
24 STIPULATION OF FACTS
25 1. On August 5, 2093, Mr. Lovos submitted an Application For Educator License Form C-1
26 to the Commission for renewal of a Standard Teaching License. He responded affirmatively to
27 character questions 8, and 10.
. 2. Mr. Lovos serves as a substitute teacher in Washington and Clackamas counties.

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1 3. On July 20, 1994, Mr. Lovos was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
. (DUII) in Stayton, Oregon. The Court granted Mr. Lovos a Diversion for DUII. On September 30,
3 1994, Mr. Lovos completed Diversion and the DUII charge was dismissed in the District Court for
4 the State of Oregon, County of Marion. Mr. Lovos reported this matter to the Commission on an
5 application for Iicensure dated July 2, 1998.
6 4. On February 17, 2000, Mr. Lovos was convicted for Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants
7 in the District Court for the State of Oregon, County of Marion. Mr. Lovos completed a court
8 ordered treatment program at Pacific Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
9 5. On January 29, 2001, Mr. Lovos was convicted for Driving While Suspended, a
1O misdemeanor crime, in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Washington County.
11 IT IS SO STIPULATED: '
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17 CONCLUSION OF LAW
18 Mr. Lovos’s criminal convictions and criminal conduct constitute Gross Unﬂtness as defined
19 in OAR 584-020-0040(5)(c) and OAR 584-020-0040(5)(e). Criminal convictions and criminal
20 conduct, even in the absence of conviction, may be used as evidence to establish an applicant's
21 lack of ﬁtness to serve as an educator pursuant to OAR 584-050-0006 and Gross Unfitness as
22 defined in OAR 584-020-0040(5). The Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter is
23 based upon ORS 342.175. ,
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1 ORDER
’ The Commission hereby adopts the above Stipulation of Facts and authorizes the issuance
3 of a Standard Teaching License to Mr. Lovos subject to all standard terms and conditions.
4 Furthermore. the Commission imposes a three (3) year probation upon Mr. Lovos to
5 commence the date of issuance of said license subject to the following special terms and
6 conditions of probation:
7 1. Mr. Lovos shall, at his own initiative and expense, continue to obtain treatment
8 for his alcohol dependency as recommended by his alcohol treatment provider and abstain from
9 the consumption of alcohol.
10 2. During the period of his probation, Mr. Lovos shall submit to the Executive Director of
1 1 the Commission reports of his compfiance with the treatment plan. Mr. Lovos shall provide these
12 reports every six (6) months during his probation, on or before: July 9, 2004: January 9, 2005; July
13 9, 2005; January 9, 2006; July 9, 2006; January 9, 2007; July 9, 2007; and January 9, 2008.
1. 3. Mr. Lovos shall report in writing within ten (10) days, to the Executive Director of the
15 Commission, any arrest (or citation)er any felony, misdemeanor, major traffic violation or violation
16 of criminal probation; and
17 4. Mr. Lovos shall comply with ail Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance under
18 Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 584, Division 020.
19 Violation of any of the terms of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the
20 Commission to revoke Mr. Lovos’s teaching license or otherwise impose discipline, after first
21 providing Mr. Lovos with notice and opportunity for hearing.
22 IT IS SO ORDERED this [5%y of January 2004.
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