1 BEFORE THE TEACHIS STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION

2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON

3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND

4 Teaching License of ) FINAL ORDER OF REPREMAND

5 DEANNA ALLAIN E GREEN ) AND PROBATION

g On or about April 27, 2011, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

8 (Commission), received a report from the Sweet Home School District alleging

9 professional misconduct on the part of licensed educator, Deanna Allaine Green (Green).
1 0 After review of the matters alleged, Green and the Commission agree that their
1 1 respective interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to
12 certain facts and the imposition of a Public Reprimand and four year Probation.
13 By signing below, Green acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
14 following: (i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest
15 the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally
16 waives all such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of
17 Facts and Final Order of Reprirnand and Probation (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii)
18 this Stipulation and Final Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon
19 request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and
20 subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the Commission does not
21 approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Green nor the
22 Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and
23 Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or
24 duress, enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of
25 the Stipulated Final Order below; (vi) she states that no promise or representation has
26 been made to induce her to sign this Stipulation and Final Order; and (vii) she has
27 consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final Order and has been fully
28 advised with regard to her rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to consult with an
29 attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry of
3O the Stipulated Final Order below.
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1 STIPULATION OF FACTS
2 1. The Commission has licensed Green since October 26, 1996. Green’s current ‘
3 Basic Teaching License, with an endorsement in Basic Elementary Education ‘
4 (016), issued on July 27, 2009, expires on July 26, 2012. Green made timely i
5 application for renewal on July 25, 2012 and her license remains active during
6 the application grace period. During all relevant times, Green was employed by
7 the Sweet Home School District.
8 2. On April 21, 2011, Green, while off duty, attended a school play at the High
9 School of the Sweet Home School District. Prior to the play, Green had consumed
1 O alcohol during her meal and had been taking over the counter cold medication
1 1 throughout the day. Several employees and patrons reported to school
12 administrators that Green smelled of alcohol during the event and appeared
13 intoxicated. Green was described as disoriented, unsteady, and emotional by
14 witnesses. Although Green was off duty, she did go backstage and interacted with
15 students, helping them prepare for the performance.
16 IT IS SO STIPULATED:
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24 CONCLUSION OF LAW
25 Green appeared at a school sanctioned event under the influence of alcohol and
26 cold medication. Green smelled of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication while she
27 interacted with students, patrons and other employees at the event. Green’s interactions
28 resulted in multiple complaint reports to the administration. This conduct constitutes
29 gross neglect of duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it
3O incorporates OAR 584-020-001o(5) (Use professional judgment); OAR 584-020-
31 oo40(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-0035(1)(c)(D)(H0nor-ing appropriate adult
32 boundaries with students in conduct and conversations at all times); OAR 584-020-
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1 0040(4)(g) (Appearing on duty 0r at any district-sponsored activity while under the

2 influence of alcohol or any controlled substance).

3 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon

4 ORS 342.175.

5 ORDER

- 6 Based on the foregoing, the Commission hereby orders as follows:

7 1. The Commission adopts and incorporates herein the above findings of fact and

8 conclusions of law, and based thereon, imposes a Public Reprimand on

9 Deanna Allaine Green’s Basic Teaching License;
1O 2. Green is hereby placed on probation for a periodiof four (4) years from the date .
1 1 this order is signed by the Commission subject to the following conditions:
12 a. Within six (6) months of this order, Green will submit documentation that
13 she has undergone an evaluation by a chemical dependency professional
14 acceptable to the Commission. This evaluator shall provide a written
15 evaluation report to the Commission. Green shall, at her own initiative
16 and expense, comply with any treatment and/ or counseling
17 recommended by the individual who completed the evaluation described
18 above. Green shall authorize and sign any consent forms necessary for
19 the treatment provider or counselor to furnish records to or discuss
20 Green’s treatment with the Commission.
21 b. Green shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical
22 Performance of Oregon Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules
23 Chapter 584, Division 020.
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1 . Violation of any term or condition of probation shall constitute an independent basis
2 for the Commission to revoke Green’s teaching license, revoke her right to apply for a
3 license, or otherwise impose diScipline, after first providing Green with notice and
4 opportunity for hearing.
5 Issued and dated this 5% day of November, 2012.
6 TEACHIS STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COIVHVIISSION
7 STATE OF OREGON
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1O 1ctoria Chamber 1 tive Director
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