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. 1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
4 Administrative License of ) AND
5 EDWARD R. CURTIS ) ORDER OF REPRIMAND
6 On June 24, 2004, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
7 received information indicating that Edward R. Curtis (Curtis) assigned Anthony “Shane” Cherry,
8 to teach Video Production and Drama at Central Linn Middle/High School during 2000-2001
9 academic year without proper licensure.
1O Mr. Curtis fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the
11 matters alleged, Mr. Curtis and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together
12 with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, and the imposition of a
13 Public Reprimand.
4 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to
Q be imposed. Mr. Curtis stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the Commission’s
16 files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth below. ln
17 entering into this stipulation, Mr. Curtis waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of
18 fact, conclusions 0f law and order set forth below.
19 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
20 Commission. if the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Curtis nor the
21 Commission are bound by these stipulations, and Mr. Curtis retains all rights to a hearing on the
22 allegations.
23 STIPULATION OF FACTS
24 1. The Commission has licensed Edward R. Curtis since July 1, 1971.
25 Mr. Curtis currently holds a Standard Administrative License issued April 24, 2002, valid until
‘3 June 8, 2007, with Standard Administrator and Standard Superintendent endorsements.
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. Q. a
‘1 2. Mr. Curtis served as Superintendent for Central Linn School District from May 1998
2 through July 1, 2001.
3 3. While serving as Superintendent of Central Linn School District, during the 2000-
4 2001 school year, Mr. Curtis assigned Anthony “Shane” Cherry to teach Video Production and
5 Drama at Central Linn Middle/High School. Mr. Cherry instructed, evaluated and graded
6 student in his classes.
7 4. Anthony “Shane” Cherry has never applied for, or held, an Oregon Teaching License.
8 IT IS STIPULATE :
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10 Edward R. Curtis Date
11
12 W M
13 Victoria Cha in, Executive irecfor Date
14 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
. CONCLUSION 0F LAW
16 Edward R. Curtis, serving as a Superintendent for Central Linn School District,
17 deliberately assigned Anthony “Shane” Cherry to teach classes at Central Linn Middle/High
18 School in violation of licensure as set forth in OAR 584-050-0030(2). This behavior constitutes
19 Gross Neglect of Duty In violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(i). The Commission's authority to
20 impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
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‘1 ORDER
2 The Commission hereby imposes a Public Reprimand upon Edward R. Curtis. This
3 Order shall serve as the Public Reprimand.
4 IT IS SO ORDERED this j day of August, 2005.
5 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
7 By M
8 Victoria Chamberla , Executive Director
9
10 APPROVED AS TO FORM
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14 y for Edward R. Curtis [061505]
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