1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND
4 Educator License of ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRIMAND
5 ROBERT MATTHEW WAI BEL )
g On or about July 28, 2016, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
8 (Commission) received a report from the North Clackamas School District alleging
9 professional misconduct on the part of licensed educator, Robert Matthew Waibel
1 O (Waibel).
1 1 After review of the matters alleged, Waibel and the Commission agree that their
1 2 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to
13 certain facts and the imposition of a Public Reprimand.
14 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
1 5 sanction to be imposed. Waibel stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the
16 Commission’s files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set
1 7 forth below. In entering into this stipulation, Waibel waives the right to a hearing to
18 contest the findings of fact, conclusions of law and order set forth below.
19 By signing below, Waibel acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
20 the following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest
21 the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally
22 waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of
23 Facts and Final Order of Reprimand (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation
24 and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the
25 Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to
26 approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and
27 adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Waibel nor the Commission are
28 bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and
29 understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into
3O this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated
31 Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promise or representation has been made to
32 induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) he has consulted with an
33 attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully advised with
34 regard to his rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an attorney prior
5150 ; , 2,3 (“6
BENNETT, HARTMAN, MORRIS 8t KAPIAN
Page 1 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND- ROBERT MATTHEW WAIBEL SEP _ 8 2017
PORTLAND. OREGON

1 to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of the Stipulated
2 Final Order below.
3 STIPULATION OF FACTS
4 1. The Commission has licensed Waibel since November 8, 2003. Waibel’s Five-
5 Year Career and Technical Teaching License, with an endorsement in
6 Forestry/ Natural Resources, is valid from September 15, 2012, through
7 September 14, 2017. During all relevant times, Waibel was employed by the
8 North Clackamas School District.
9 2. On July 28, 2016, the Commission received a district report alleging Waibel had
1O violated professional standards related to classroom management and
1 1 inappropriate student discipline. Investigation determined that on or about
12 March 11, 2016, Waibel observed student AQ dangerously chopping wood while
13 wearing “slider” style shower shoes instead of the required safety footwear.
14 Waibel became worried for the student’s safety so he grabbed the axe from AQ
15 and began to grub the axe into the ground near AQ’s feet. AQ backed up, stepping
16 out of his sliders as he retreated. Waibel took one of the sliders and chopped it
17 with the axe. Waibel explained he did this in order to send a strong message of
18 safety to the student. Waibel then threw the sliced slider and its match into the
1 9 blackberry bushes nearby while telling AQ “You won’t be wearing those
20 anymore”. On March 28, 2016, school officials issued Waibel a written reprimand
21 for his conduct and policy violations. The district referred Waibel to the
22 Employee Assistance Program for possible counseling related to his conduct.
23 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
22 Q; 1 it an 1 LJ. A i film/7
26 obert Matt ew Waibel Dat
27 -—’ D / l
28 g 9: M a Z0 i Z
29 Trent Dan wski, Co-Interim Executive Director Date
3O Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
31
32 CONCLUSION OF LAW
33 The conduct described above constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of ORS
34 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-oo1o(1)
35 (Recognize the worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each individual), OAR
36 584-o2o-oo1o(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0020(2)(d) (Skill in the
Page 2 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND- ROBERT MATTHEW WAIBEL

1 supervision of students), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(a) (Establishing and maintaining
2 classroom management that is conducive to learning); and OAR 584-020-0025(2)(e)
3 (Using district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations).
4 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon
5 ORS 342.175.
6 ORDER
7 The Commission adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and
8 conclusions of law, and based thereon, imposes a Public Reprimand on Robert Matthew
9 Waibel’s Oregon educator license.
1 O
1 1
12 Issued and dated this ii day of November, 2017.
13 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
14 STATE OF OREGON
1 5
n-n/
16 By F1; é gm
17 Trent Danowski, Co-Interim Executive Director
Page 3 STIPULATION OF FACTS AND ORDER OF REPRIMAND- ROBERT MATTHEW WAIBEL