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 REPRIMAND
5 KATHRYN ANNE GRANT ) AND PROBATION
6 On June 6, 2005, the Commission received a report from Superintendent Johnson indicating that
7 Ms. Grant corrected and modified student rough drafts of the state writing assessment in violation of
8 testing protocol for the Oregon Statewide Writing Assessment.
9 Ms. Grant fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the matters
1O alleged, Ms. Grant and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together with the public
11 interest, are best sewed by a stipulation to certain facts, the imposition of a public reprimand followed by
12 a three (3) year probation.
13 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the stipulated
14 sanction to be imposed. Ms. Grant stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the Commission's files
15 and records to support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below.
‘6 By signing below, Ms. Grant acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the following:
(i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest the findings of fact,
18 conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all such rights and any rights to
19 appeal or othen/vise challenge this Stipulation of Facts, Final Order of Reprimand and Probation
20 (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to
21 the public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and
22 subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and adopt this
23 Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Ms. Grant nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein;
24 (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily,
25 without any force or duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and
26 entry of the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) She states that no promises or representation has been
27 made to induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has consulted with an attorney
28 regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with regard to her rights thereto, or
29 waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order
‘J and issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below. This Order sets forth the facts upon which
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1 the parties have agreed and the sanction to be imposed. Ms. Grant stipulates that there are sufficient
.2 facts contained in the Commission's files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of
3 law set forth below. In entering into this stipulation, Ms. Grant waives the right to a hearing to contest the
4 findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below. Ms. Grant understands that the probation will
5 be subject to specific terms and conditions.
6 STIPULATION 0F FACTS
7 1. Ms. Grant has been licensed by the Commission since January 7, 1977. Ms. Grant currently
8 holds a Basic Teaching License valid January 6, 2006, through January 5, 2009, with Basic Educational
9 Media and Basic Elementary endorsements.
1O 2. Ms. Grant began teaching for Jefferson County School District on August 29, 2000.
1 1 3. While proctoring the 2004-2005 Oregon Statewide Writing Assessment Ms. Grant corrected
12 and modified student rough drafts in violation of testing protocol. Multiple students reported that Ms.
13 Grant “corrected their papers,“ then returned them with corrections for them to copy onto their final drafts.
14 4. Ms. Grant admitted her mistake and stated that she was acting under the erroneous belief that
i the test was a practice test.
Ms. Grant enters into this Stipulation of Facts with the knowledge that the Commission shall place
17 her on probation for a period of three (3) years. This Stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption
18 of the Order by the full Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Ms. Grant nor
19 the Commission are bound by these stipulations and Ms. Grant retains the right to a hearing on the
20 allegations.
21 IT S USTIPULATED AND AGREED TO:
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27 Teacher Standa s and Practices Commission
28 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
29 Ms. Grant violated OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as that rule incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5)
3O when she failed to demonstrate a commitment to use professional judgment while proctoring the 2004-
' 2005 Statewide Writing Assessment Test. This conduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty. The
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1 Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter under ORS 342.120 through 342.430 and OAR
.2 Chapter 584.
3 FINAL ORDER '
4 The Commission adopts and incorporates herein the above finding of facts, conclusions of law,
5 and based thereon, hereby imposes a Public Reprimand on Kathryn Anne Grant. This Order shall serve
6 as the Public Reprimand.
7 Furthermore, the Commission places Ms. Grant on Probation for a period of three (3) years to
8 commence the date of this order, subject to the following terms and conditions of probation:
9 1. Ms. Grant shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon
10 Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 584, Division 020.
11 Violation of any term of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the Commission to
12 revoke Ms. Grant‘ teaching license or otherwise impose discipline, after first providing Ms. Grant with
13 notice and opportunity for hearing.
14 lT IS SO ORDERED this QZL day ormfzooe.
‘5 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
STATE OF OREGON
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19 ictoria Ch in, Executive Director
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23 B rbara J. Diamond, B# 85039
24 Attorney for Kathryn ne Grant [102706]
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