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 ) AND
5 Douglas Daron Piquette ) ORDER OF REPRIMAND
g On or about September 24, 2002, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
8 (Commission) received a report from Stephen Barrett, Acting Superintendent, Springfield Public
9 Schools, indicating that Douglas Daron Piquette (Piquette) admitted to drinking alcohol at a
1O district sponsored event.
11 Mr. Piquette fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the
12 matters alleged, Mr. Piquette and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together
13 with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and the imposition of a
14 Public Reprimand.
15 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to
' be imposed. Mr. Piquette stipulates that there are sufficient facts contained in the
17 Commission's files and records to support the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth
18 below. In entering into this stipulation, Mr. Piquette waives the right to a hearing to contest the
19 finding of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below.
20 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
21 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Piquette nor the
22 Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Mr. Piquette retains all rights to a hearing on
23 the allegations.
24 STIPULATION OF FACTS
, 25 1. Mr. Piquette holds a Standard Teaching License valid until November 8, 2005. There
26 are no previous complaints on file with the Commission.
27 2. Mr. Piquette is employed by Springfield Public Schools as a teacher and a basketball
. coach at Thurston High School.
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1 3. In June of 2002, Mr. Piquette attended a District sponsored basketball camp at g
‘ Gonzaga University as a coach. While attending this District sponsored event Mr. Piquette
3 consumed alcohol at the coaches’ barbecue.
4 4. Mr. Piquette accepts responsibility for his behavior, and acknowledges that this
5 behavior was inappropriate.
6 CONCLUSION OF LAW
7 Mr. Piquette violated OAR 584-020-0040(4)(g) by appearing on duty and attending a
8 District sponsored activity while under the influence of alcohol at a basketball camp at Gonzaga
9 University in June of 2002. This misconduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty. The
10 Commission's authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
11 lT IS SO STIPULATED:
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17 Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director Date
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1
' ORDER
3 The Commission imposes a Public Reprimand on Mr. Piquette. This Stipulation of Facts
4 and Order of Reprimand constitute the reprimand.
5 IT IS SO ORDERED this f2 W'Lclay of May 2003
6 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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8 By:
9 ictoria hamber in, Exec ive Director
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11 APPROVED AS TO FORM
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14 arbara J. Dian'p" d, S‘ # 85039
15 Attorney for Do as Daron Piquette [050503]
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