BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
A OF THE STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of the |
Teaching License of | STIPULATION OF FACTS,
| REPRIMAND AND ORDER OF
GELACIO FILIBERTO GEENO VALDEZ | PROBATION
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On or about October 18, 2000, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
received an application for Substitute Teaching Licensure from Gelacio Valdez. On the
application, Valdez failed to disclose that he had been convicted on several different occasions.
The Executive Director denied the application and informed Valdez of his opportunity for
hearing on lack of fitness to serve as an educator. Valdez requested a hearing but prior to setting
a date, Valdez and the Executive Director have determined that their interests and the interests of
the Commission are best served by a Stipulation to the facts below, a Reprimand and an Order of
Probation.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. On or about October 18, 2000, Valdez submitted an Application for Educator License
. Form C-l. On that application, Valdez failed to disclose his convictions by
answering "no" to character question 8.

2. On or about December 5, 1969, Valdez was arrested for Selling a Narcotic Drug by
the Klamath Falls Police Department. Valdez was sentenced to three years probation.

3. On or about January 10, 1983, Valdez was arrested for Malicious Mischief 2 by the
Sheriff’ s Office in Everett, Washington.

4. On or about March 27, 1983, Valdez was arrested for DUII by the State Police in
Klamath Falls. Valdez received a one-year diversion. The case was dismissed on
October l9, 1984.

5. On or about June 17, 1983, Valdez was arrested for DWI by the Boise Sheriffs
Office.

6. On or about July 8, 1983, Valdez was arrested and fingerprinted, by the Sheriff’ s
Office in Everett, Washington, on a warrant for failure to appear in court regarding
the Malicious Mischief matter.

7. The parties acknowledge that upon adoption of this Stipulation of Facts, Reprimand
and Order of Probation the Commission will place Valdez on probation with the

;~ Commission for two years commencing January ll, 2001.

DISCUSSION
. Valdez’s failures to disclose prior arrests and convictions constitute gross neglect of duty under
ORS 342.175 and OAR 5 80-20-040.
This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the Commission. If
the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Valdez nor the Commission are bound by
these Stipulations and Valdez retains all rights to a hearing on the allegations.
IT IS SO STIPULATED
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David V. Myton Date
Executive Director
ORDER
' The Commission adopts the above Findings of Fact and orders a public reprimand for failure to
disclose prior convictions for Controlled Substance and Malicious Mischief.
The Commission authorizes issuance of a Substitute Teaching License to Valdez subject to all
standard terms and conditions and subject to the following special terms of probation:
1. The Commission places Valdez on probation to commence January 12, 2001.
2. The probation shall remain in effect subject to the following conditions:

a. Valdez shall conduct himself as a law-abiding citizen.

b. Valdez shall report in writing within ten days to the Executive Director of the
Commission any arrest or citation for any felony, misdemeanor, or major traffic
violation.

c. Valdez shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of
Oregon Educators under OAR 584, Division 20.

Violation of any of the terms of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the
Commission to revoke Valdez's teaching license or otherwise impose discipline, afier first
providing Valdez with notice and opportunity for hearing.
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Dated this day of January 2001.
' TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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avid V. Myton
Executive Director