BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACI‘ S AND
Educator License of ) FINAL ORDER OF REPRIMAND
GREGORY EARL BROWN ) AND PROBATION
On October 24, 2014, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
(Commission) received a complaint from a patron of the Central Curry School District
alleging professional misconduct on the part of licensed educator, Gregory Earl Brown
(Brown).
l After review of the matters alleged, Brown and the Commission agree that their
respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to
‘ certain facts and the imposition of a public reprimand and four year probation period.
By signing below, Brown acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to
l the following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest
the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally
waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of
Facts and Final Order of Reprimand and Probation (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii)
this Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon
request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and
subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not
approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Brown nor the
Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has fully read this Stipulation and
Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily, without any force or
duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of
the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) he states that no promise or representation has
been made to induce him to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (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 to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of
the Stipulated Final Order below.
STIPULATION 0F FACTS
1. Gregory Earl Brown has been licensed by the Commission since May 15, 2003. Brown's
Professional Teaching License, with endorsements in Foundational Mathematics (PK-12)
and Special Education: Generalist (PK-12), is valid from May 20, 2015 through May 19,
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EARL BROWN

2020. During all relevant times, Brown was employed by the Central Curry School
District.
2. On October 24, 2014, the Commission received a report of possible misconduct on
l Brown’s part, from a patron of the Central Curry School District. Commission
investigation determined that on or about October 10, 2014, while coaching a football
j game in Reedsport, Oregon, Brown physically struck a student, eighteen year old CP, on
l his helmet near the facemask, forcibly pushing CP’s unsnapped hclmet back along his
i head. Multiple witnesses reported Brown was visibly angry and yelling at CP. After
i Brown struck CP on the front of the helmet, he used CP’s facemask to pull CP closer to
him while Brown continued to shout. Witness statements indicated a referee and other
coaching staff intervened to separate Brown from your contact with CP. On February l8,
2015, Brown was criminally charged with Harassment (Class B misdemeanor) related to
Brown’s conduct during the October 10, 2014, incident. On October 15, 2015, these
charges were dismissed pursuant to a court diversion agreement.
IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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Greg Earl Er Date
Monica Beane, Executive Director Date
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
CONCLUSION 0F LAW
Gregory Earl Brown’s conduct as described above, violates professional
standards. Brown's conduct constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of ORS
342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-001o(1)
(Recognize the worth and dignity of all persons and respect for each individual), OAR
584-020-001o(5) (Use professional judgment), OAR 584-020-0025(2)(e) (Using
district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations), OAR 584-020-003o(2)(b) (Skill
in communicating with administrators, students, staff, parents, and other patrons);
(OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(o) as is incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c)(D) (Honoring ‘
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appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and conversation at all times);
and OAR 584-020-0040(4)(d) (Unreasonable physical force against students, fellow
employees, or visitors to the school, except as permitted under ORS 339.250).
The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon
ORS 342.175.
ORDER
Based on the foregoing, the Commission hereby orders as follows:
1. The Commission adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and
conclusions of law, and based thereon, imposes a Public Reprimand on
Gregory Earl Brown’s Educator License(s);
2. Brown is hereby placed on probation for a period of four (4) years from the date
this order is signed by the Commission subject to the following conditions:
I a. Brown shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical
Performance of Oregon Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 584, Division 020.
‘ Issued and dated this fi day of flwmler , 20 LL
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
STATE OF OREGON
By 222M‘; (*é'LW
Monica Beane, Executive Director
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served the foregoing Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Reprimand and
Probation, certified by me as such, by mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail — Return
Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Gregory Earl Brown
PO Box 1141
Gold Beach, OR 97444-1141
DATED this [X Péday of November, 2016.
By:
P heldon
Investigative Assistant
Certificate of Mailing — Gregory Earl Brown t
Data Classification Level: 1- Published
DO: Sheldon