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 ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRlMAND

5 JEREMY WARREN BORG ) AND PROBATION

6 On or about September 5, 2006, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

7 (Commission) received a report from Dr. Jack Adams, Superintendent, North Santiam School District,

8 indicating that Jeremy Warren Borg (Borg) used district computer systems to access sexually explicit

9 materials.
10 Mr. Borg fully cooperated with the Commission’s investigation. After review of the matters
11 alleged, Mr. Borg and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together with the public
12 interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, the imposition of a Public Reprimand and a
13 two (2) year probation.
14 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the stipulated
1' sanction to be imposed. Mr. Borg stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the Commission’s ﬁles
16 and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below.
17 By signing below, Mr. Borg acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
18 following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest the ﬁndings of
19 fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all such rights and any
20 rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts, Final Order of Reprimand and
21 Probation (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and
22 disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is
23 contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. lf the Commission does
24 not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Mr. Borg nor the Commission are
25 bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it
26 completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order
2. and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) he states that no
28 promises or representation has been made to induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and

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1 (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
3 to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order
4 below.
5 STIPULATION OF FACTS
6 1. The Commission has licensed Jeremy Warren Borg since September 1, 2004. Mr. Borg
7 currently holds an Initial l Teaching License valid until September 26, 2007, with Endorsements in
8 Multiple Subject and Social Studies.
9 2. ln June and August of 2006 Mr. Borg used a district owned computer in his classroom to
1O access sexually explicit web sites.
11 3. There is no evidence that students were exposed to this material. Mr. Borg independently
12 sought treatment for this issue.
13 lT IS SO STIPULATED:
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17 Victoria Ch ' ‘o-erl in, Executive Director Date
18 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
19 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
20 Jeremy Warren Borg violated OAR 584-020-0040(4)(q) by using school computer equipment
21 to access sexually explicit materials. This misconduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty. The
22 Commission has authority to impose discipline in this matter under ORS 342.120 through 342.430
23 and OAR Chapter 584.
24 ORDER
25 The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and
26 imposes a Public Reprimand on Jeremy Warren Borg. This Stipulation of Facts, Order and Probation
27' constitute the Reprimand.
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1 Furthermore, the Commission imposes a two (2) year probation upon Mr. Borg requiring that
‘ Mr. Borg comply with all Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance under Oregon
3 Administrative Rules, Chapter 584, Division 020.
4 Violation of the terms of this probation may constitute an independent basis for the
5 Commission to impose discipline, up to and including revocation of Mr. Borg’s teaching license
6 subject to Mr. Borg’s right to a hearing on the issue of whether he violated probation.
7 Issued and dated this é ﬁ clay of August, 2007.
8 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
9 STATE OF OREGON
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12 Ictoria Cham er ' xecutive Director
13 Approved as to form:
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16 Ralp iser OSB# 81423
1' Attorney for Jeremy Warren Borg [071720071
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