1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
f 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS,
4 Teaching License of ) ORDER OF REPRIMAND
g RAY J. TUBBS g AND PROBATION
7 On or about November 16, 2000, Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
8 (Commission) received a report from Larry Glaze, Superintendent, lmbIer Public Schools‘
9 alleging that Ray Tubbs violated Standards for Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators. The
10 records indicate that Mr. Tubbs failed to use professional judgment; failed to follow District
11 policies and directives; and failed to maintain the dignity of the profession by exemplifying
12 personal integrity and honesty regarding a travel reimbursement. Mr. Tubbs is currently on a
13 Program of Assistance for Improvement regarding these issues.
14 Mr. Tubbs fully cooperated with the Commission's investigation. After review of the
"15 matters alleged, Mr. Tubbs and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together
16 with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and the imposition of a
17 Public Reprimand, followed by a period of probation of two (2) years. This Order sets forth the
18 facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to be imposed. In entering into this .
19 stipulation, Mr. Tubbs waives the right to a hearing to contest the findings of fact, conclusion of
2O law and order set forth below. Mr. Tubbs understands that the probation with be subject to
21 specific conditions.
22 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
23 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Mr. Tubbs nor the
24 Commission are bound by these Stipulations and Mr. Tubbs retains all rights to a hearing on the
25 allegations.
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. 1 STIPULATION OF FACTS
2 1. The Commission has licensed Mr. Tubbs continuously since 1979. Mr. Tubbs
3 currently holds a Standard Oregon Teaching License with Standard Agriculture Science and
4 Technology; and Basic Biology endorsements valid until July 15, 2006.
5 2. Mr. Tubbs is currently employed by lmbIer Public Schools as the Agriculture
6 Technology Science teacher at lmbIer High School. He had been with the District since 1997.
7 3. On or about June 23, 2000, Mr. Tubbs submitted a travel expense report form for
8 reimbursement of expenses for June. Mr. Tubb listed a $212.00 expense for lodging without a
9 receipt. Mr. Tubbs told District staff that he had paid $212.00 for lodging at the Lakeview Lodge
1O and that the receipt was not available at this time. On June 29, 2000, the District obtained a
11 copy of the receipt. The receipt indicated that Mr. Tubbs shared a room with another educator
12 and that the total amount paid was $159.00. On or about July 6, Mr. Tubbs provided the District
‘13 with a receipt for $159.00 and after some discussion admitted that his actual expense for
14 lodging was $79.50, not $212.00 as claimed on his travel expense report.
15 4. Mr. Tubbs is remorseful for his behavior and acknowledges his behavior was
16 inappropriate. 1
17 IT IS so STIPULATED: ‘
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19 Ray . bbs ‘ Date
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21 David V. Myton Executive Director Date
22 Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
23 CONCLUSION OF LAW
24 Mr. Tubbs failed to maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting and obeying the
25 law, exemplifying personal integrity and honesty in violation of OAR 584-020-0035(3)(a) when
26 he submitted a request for reimbursement of funds he had not incurred.
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' 1 ORDER
2 The Commission imposes a Public Reprimand on Mr. Tubbs. This Stipulation of Facts,
3 Order and Probation constitutes the Reprimand. Furthermore, the Commission imposes a two
4 (2) year probation upon Mr. Tubbs subject to the following conditions:
5 1. Mr. Tubbs shall comply with all lmbIer Public School policies and administrative
6 directives pertaining to his performance as an educator.
7 2. Mr. Tubbs shall comply with all Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance
8 under Chapter OAR 584, Division 020.
9 3. Mr. Tubbs shall provide information as requested by the Commission to verify that he
1O has complied with the conditions of probation, including a statement from his employing district
11 that he has complied with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance under Chapter
12 OAR 584, Division 020.
.13 Violation of the terms of this probation may constitute an independent basis for the
14 Commission to impose discipline, up to and including revocation Of Mr. Tubbs’ teaching license
15 subject Mr. Tubbs’ right to a hearing on the issue of whether he violated probation.
16 Dated this Eday of July 2001
17 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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19 By: 25y; géékzpa
20 David V. Myton, Exec tive Director
21 Approved as to form:
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24 Ralph iser, OSB #81423
25 Attorney for Ray J. Tubbs
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