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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
' ' 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
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4 In the Matter of the )
5 Teaching License of ) DEFAULT ORDER
6 ROBERT GEORGE CLINE ) REVOKING LICENSE
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9 On May 16, 2000, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission issued a Notice of Opportunity for
10 Hearing to Robert Cline in which the Commission proposed to suspend or revoke the teaching license of
' 11 Robert Cline 0r otherwise impose discipline under ORS 342.177. The notice was sent via U.S. First Class
12 Mail and U.S. Certified Mail Receipt #Z 204 897 189. Mr. Cline responded on June 6, 2000, stating he
13 Will not be requesting a hearing on this matter.
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16 FINDINGS OF FACT
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18 l. On or about August 3, 1999, Cline violated OAR 584-020-0040(4)(f) when he placed his hand on
19 the leg of EJ a female high school student in the Beaverton School District and repeatedly told
20 her he wanted t0 hug and kiss her. Cline was performing a driver license examination with EJ at
21 the time of the incident.
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23 2. On or about February 23, 2000, Cline violated OAR 584-020-0040(5)(c) when he was convicted
24 of Harassment in Beaverton Municipal Court as a result of his “offensive physical” contact with
25 the female student, EJ.
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28 ULTIMATE FINDINGS OF FACT
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30 Robert Cline placed his hand on the leg of EJ and repeatedly told her he wanted to hug and lciss her While
31 he was performing a driver license examination of EJ.
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$4 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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36 Mr. Cline’s sexual contact with a student constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation of OAR 584-020-
37 0040(4)(f) and his conviction constitutes gross unfitness in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(5)(c).
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4O OPINION
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42 Mr. Cline’s contact with EJ was the result of his position as a driver license examiner. His conduct with
43 EJ violated professional ethics of licensed educators.
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3 ORDER
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5 The Commission revokes the Oregon Teaching License #288431, issued to Robert G. Cline, DOB 07-26—
6 56 for gross neglect of duty and gross unfitness.
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8 Dated this l 2 day of (Z? , 2000.
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11 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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15 By: M M
16 David V. Myton, Execu ive Director
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18 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
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20 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
21 OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF
22 THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO
23 THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.
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28 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
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3O I hereby certify that I served the foregoing order by mailing a true copy thereof certified by me as such by
31 regular U.S. mail and by U.S. Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested to:
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33 Robert G. Cline
34 19393 S. Meyers Rd
35 Oregon City OR 97045
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38 Dated this day of 2000.
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44 Exe utive ss t to the Commission
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