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._ BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS, I
Teaching License of ) ORDER OF REPRIMAND I
MARGARET ANN EARL ) AND PROBATION i
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On or about June 14, 2002, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission I
(Commission) received a report from Maureen R. Sloane, Human Resources Counsel of
Portland Public Schools indicating that Margaret Ann Earl (Earl) may have violated 1
Standards on May 22, 2002, by appearing on duty under the inﬂuence of alcohol.
Ms. Earl fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of
the matters alleged, Ms. Earl and the Commission agree that their respective interests,
together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, the
imposition of a Public Reprimand and a four (4) year probation. This Order sets forth
.. 7! the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to be imposed. In
entering into this stipulation, Ms. Earl waives the right to a hearing to contest the
findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below. Ms. Earl understands that
the probation will be subject to specific conditions.
STIPULATION OF FACTS _
1. The Commission has licensed Margaret Ann Earl since July 1, 1973. Ms.
Earl currently holds a Substitute Teaching License valid October 2, 2000, through
February 28, 2004, with a Substitute Any Specialty Endorsement.
2. Ms. Earl has served as a substitute teacher for Portland Public Schools and
Tigard-Tualatin School District on a regular basis for the past three years.
3. Ms. Earl appeared on duty smelling of alcohol on May 22, 2002, at Beach
. r} Elementary School. She admits to drinking the previous evening and consuming a beer
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at 4:15 a.m. on May 22, 2002. On June 10, 2002, she entered into an agreement with
. Portland Public School requiring a chemical dependency evaluation.
4. On June 26, 2002, Ms. Earl entered an out-patient treatment program at
CODA Treatment Recovery Prevention.
5. Ms. Earl recognizes that she has an alcohol abuse problem and has agreed
to a plan of treatment and aftercare as prescribed by her treatment provider.
Margaret Ann Earl enters into this Stipulation of Facts with the knowledge that
the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall place her on probation for a
period of four (4) years. This Stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of I
the Order by the full Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither
Ms. Earl nor the Commission are bound by these stipulations and Ms. Earl retains the
right to a hearing on the allegations.
. lT IS so TIPULATED: I ‘ '
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Victoria ChWIain, Exec ive Director Date
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Margaret Ann Earl violated OAR 584-020-0040(4)(g) by appearing on duty while
under the inﬂuence of alcohol on May 22, 2002, at Beach Elementary School. This
misconduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty. The Commission's authority to impose
discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
ORDER
The Commission imposes a Public Reprimand on Ms. Earl. This Stipulation of
' Facts, Order and Probation constitutes the Reprimand. Furthermore, the Commission
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imposes a four (4) year probation upon Ms. Earl subject to the following conditions.
‘ The terms of probation are as follows:
1. Ms. Earl shall, at her own initiative and expense, continue to obtain treatment
for her alcohol dependency as recommended by her alcohol treatment provider;
I 2. During the period of her probation, Ms. Earl shall submit to the Executive
Director of the Commission reports of her compliance with the treatment plan. Ms. Earl
shall provide these reports every six (6) months during her probation;
3. Ms. Earl shall comply with all Standards for Competent and Ethical
Performance under Chapter 584, Division 020.
If Ms. Earl does not comply with her treatment plan based on the reports of her
treatment provider or as othenivise determined by the Executive Director she shall be in
violation of the terms of this probation. Violation of the terms of this probation may I
. constitute an independent basis for the Commission to impose discipline, up to and I
including revocation of Ms. Earl's teaching license subject to Ms. Earl's right to a hearing
on the issue of whether she violated probation. .
IT IS so ORDERED this _[Z_ day of October, 2002 -
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
ictoria Cha ain, Executive Director
Approved as to form:
(Ouﬁ I)? i’ ﬁ£ﬁ o E2
Elizabeth . Joffe OS
Attorney for Margaret Ann Earl [0924021
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