1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS,
4 Teaching License of ) ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
5 LEONARD DEAN HACKETI' ) AND PROBATION
6 On or about May 30, 2008, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
7 (Commission) received an application for reinstatement of a revoked Initial I Teaching License
8 from Leonard Dean Hackett (Hackett). Hackett answered affin'natively to character questions 1,
9 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Hackett submitted a personal affidavit and recommendations of support to
10 establish that he has the qualifications required for reinstatement of his license.
11 After review of this matter, Hackett and the Commission agree that their respective
12 interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and
13 the imposition of four (4) years probation.
14 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
15 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Hackett stipulates that the TSPC has the statutory authority
16 to rely upon these facts to support this order and he will not contest this order.
17 By signing below, Hackett acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
18 the following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to
19 contest the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and
20 finally waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this
21 Stipulation of Facts, Order of Reinstatement and Probation (Stipulation and Final
22 Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the
23 public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is
24 contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the
25 Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither
26 Hackett nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this
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1 Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily enters into
2 this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated
3 Final Order below; (vi) he has consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and
4 Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to his rights thereto, or waives any
5 and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final
6 Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below.
7 STIPULATION OF FACTS
8 1. The Commission has licensed Mr. Hackett beginning August 30, 2004. Mr.
9 Hackett last held an Initial I Teaching license with endorsements in Multiple Subjects at
10 the Middle Level and Social Studies at the high school and middle levels, issued
11 November 11, 2005, which expired August 4, 2006.
12 2. On April 18, 2006, the Commission received a report from the Salem-Keizer
13 School District indicated that Mr. Hackett used his school computer to access sexually
14 explicit materials. On August 4, 2006 the Commission suspended Mr. Hackett’s license
15 for a period of 90 days and imposed a four (4) year probation for this conduct.
16 3. On or About April 17, 2007, Mr. Hackett signed and submitted an Application
17 for Educator License form C-1 seeking to reinstate his license. On November 5, 2007
18 the Commission denied Mr. Hackett's application for reinstatement, for failure to
19 establish fitness to serve as an educator.
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1 4. On or about April 17, 2008, Mr. Hackett submitted a complete application and
2 evidence of his fitness to serve as an educators as required by OAR 584-050-0018(4).
3 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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10 CONCLUSION 0F LAW
11 Leonard Hackett provided sufficient evidence to establish convincingly that he
12 possesses the qualifications required for reinstatement of his Standard Teaching
13 License pursuant to OAR 584-050-0018(4).
14 ORDER
15 The Initial I Teaching License of Leonard Dean Hackett is hereby reinstated
16 subject to conditions.
17 Furthermore, the Commission imposes a four (4) year probation upon Mr.
18 Hackett subject to the following terms and conditions:
19 1. Mr. Hackett shall, at his own initiative and expense, continue his current
20 treatment program for addiction as recommended by his counselor
21 2. During the period of his probation, Mr. Hackett shall submit to the Executive
22 Director of the Commission reports of his continued attendance at his 12-step support
23 program. Mr. Hackett shall provide these reports every six (6) months during his
24 probation. The first report is due no later than six months from the date of this order;
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1 3. Mr. Hackett shall comply with all Standards for Competent and Ethical
2 Performance of Oregon Educators pursuant to Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter
3 584, Division 020.
4 Failure to comply with any condition of probation may constitute an independent
5 basis for the Commission to impose discipline, up to and including revocation of Mr.
6 Hackett’s licensure subject to his right to a hearing on the issue of whether he violated
7 probation. // I IL)
8 IT IS SO ORDERED this Li day of Getter, 2008.
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