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. BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 FOR THE STATE OF OREGON
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In the Matter of the Case No. 111637
4 Teaching License of
JAMES RANDALL HEATH STIPULATION OF FACTS, ORDER OF
5 SUSPENSION AND PROBATION
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7 On or about November 13, 2001, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
8 (“Commission”) received a report from Candace Manary, Superintendent, Jackson County
9 School District stating that James Randall Heath (“Heath”) failed to follow district policy in
10 handling and accounting funds. The Commission has also determined that Heath failed to
11 disclose a criminal conviction on his Application for Educator License Form C-l dated August
12 22, 2001.
13 Heath cooperated fully with the Commission’s investigation. After review of the matters
‘t alleged, Heath and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together with the public
15 interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and a suspension of his right to apply for
l6 a teaching license. This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
17 sanction to be imposed. Heath and the Commission stipulate the following facts are true and that
18 there are sufficient facts in the Commission’s ﬁle and records t0 support the ﬁndings of fact and
19 conclusion of law contained in this Order. In entering into this stipulation, Heath waives the
20 right to a hearing to contest the ﬁndings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth beiow.
21 Heath understands that the Commission Will suspend his right t0 apply for a teaching license for
22 six (6) months and that upon reinstatement of a teaching license Heath will be placed on
23 probation for a period of two (2) years.
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. The stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
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3 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Heath nor the Commission
4 are bound by the stipulation and Heath retains all rights to a hearing on the allegations.
5 STIPULATION OF FACTS
6 l. On August 31, 2001, the Commission issued Heath a Basic Teaching License,
7 restricted to Central Point School District. The license expired on August 30, 2002.
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2. Heath was employed by Central Point School District from August 30, 1998, until his
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10 resignation on November 9, 2001.
11 3. Heath violated district policy regarding the accounting and depositing of school funds.
12 4. Heath failed to disclose on Application for Educator License Form C-l dated and
13 signed August 22, 2001, that he was convicted in Medford Municipal Court on August 18, 1999
.' for Driving While Suspended.
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5. Heath accepts responsrbility for his behavror and acknowledges his behav1or was
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.2 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
3 1. James Randall Heath failed to follow district policy regarding the collection of funds,
4 accounting and the deposit of those ﬁands for a district-sponsored football camp in 2001, for
5 Jackson County School District #6, Central Point, Oregon. This conduct constitutes Gross
6 Neglect of Duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-
7 0025(2)(d). The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in these matters is based upon
8 ORS 342.175.
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10 2. James Randall Heath failed to disclose a criminal conviction on an Application for Educator
11 License Form C-l dated August 22, 2001. This conduct constitutes Gross Neglect of Duty in
12 violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(c). The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in
13 these matters is based upon ORS 342.175.
. ORDER
15 The Commission suspends James Randall Heath’s right to apply for an Oregon Teaching
1: License for six (6) months. At the end of this suspension period, Heath may apply for a teaching
18 license pursuant to OAR 584-050-0015(3) requiring supporting documentation and fees.
19 Upon reinstatement of a teaching license, Heath shall be placed on probation by the
20 Commission for a period of two (2) years. During the term of the probation, Heath shall comply
21 with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators under Oregon
22 Administrative Rules, Chapter 584, Division O20.
23 Violation of the conditions of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the
Z: Commission to revoke Heath’s teaching license or otherwise impose discipline, after ﬁrst
‘6 providing Heath with notice and opportunity for hearing.
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2 Dated this _____ day of May 2004.
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