OCT 1999

The Discipline Committee heard a joint submission to discontinue professional misconduct proceedings against the member.

The member agreed to resign, have his Certificate of Qualification and Registration cancelled, and consent to the publication of the discontinuance terms, including that his appeal of his convictions had been dismissed by the Ontario Court of Appeal.

The Committee agreed to discontinue the proceedings on these conditions.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a member, alleging physical and verbal abuse of students and failure to maintain professional standards.

The allegations included grabbing a student by the wrist, stepping on another student's foot, and yelling or using demeaning language.

After hearing testimony from students, parents, school administrators, and an expert psychologist, the Discipline Committee found insufficient credible evidence to support the charges.

The Committee noted concerns with the member's classroom management but concluded the conduct did not amount to professional misconduct.

The charges were dismissed.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against the member.

At the hearing, College counsel requested an adjournment because the Executive Committee had directed issues relating to the member's incapacity arising out of mental illness to the Fitness to Practice Committee.

The member's counsel consented to the adjournment.

The Discipline Committee ordered the matter adjourned to set a new date if necessary.

The Ontario College of Teachers held a discipline hearing regarding allegations that the member sexually abused a student.

The member did not attend but had signed an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to sending inappropriate electronic communications and touching the student for a sexual purpose.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered an 18-month suspension of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers held a discipline hearing regarding a member who had pleaded guilty to seven criminal offences, including indecent assault and gross indecency, involving minors.

The member did not attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct based on the criminal convictions and the underlying conduct.

The Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a teacher for using physical punishment on students despite prior warnings, and for a related criminal conviction for assault.

The member did not attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered a one-year suspension of her Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers alleged that the member, an occasional teacher, committed professional misconduct by physically assaulting several students.

The Discipline Committee heard testimony from students, parents, and other witnesses.

The Committee found the evidence and testimony regarding the alleged assaults to be inconsistent or unproven, and concluded that any physical contact that may have occurred was either accidental or of a guiding nature.

The charges of professional misconduct were dismissed.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a teacher who struck a student with a hockey stick in an arena change room.

The incident began as horseplay, but the teacher blocked the student in the shower and made physical contact with the stick, causing welts and embarrassment.

The Discipline Committee found that while there was no malice or intent to harm, the teacher committed a boundary violation and failed to maintain the standards of the profession.

The teacher was found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended for five days.

The member, a former teacher and union negotiator, pleaded guilty to criminal charges of possessing and importing child pornography.

The Ontario College of Teachers Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct based on the criminal convictions.

The Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's Certificate of Qualification and Registration, noting that contributing to the exploitation of children directly impacts suitability to teach.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a member who was convicted of possessing crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

The member had a lengthy criminal record and breached his recognizance while on bail.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct.

Given the member's history of criminal convictions and disregard for court orders, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The member faced discipline proceedings for falsely claiming to hold B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles.

He used these fabricated credentials to obtain teaching certificates, principal's qualifications, and higher pay categories over several decades.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered the immediate revocation of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The member, a former principal, was convicted of sexual exploitation under the Criminal Code and sentenced to four months in prison.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings alleging professional misconduct.

The member did not attend the hearing but submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and requested permission to resign.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, denied the request to resign, and ordered the immediate revocation of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers held a discipline hearing for a member who had been convicted of indecent assault and sexual assault against students.

The member did not attend the hearing but signed an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, denied his request to resign, and ordered the immediate revocation of his teaching certificate.

The member was charged with professional misconduct following a criminal conviction for assaulting a police officer with intent to resist lawful arrest, for which he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.

The conduct occurred off-duty and did not involve students.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Acknowledgement and Undertaking, which will remain in effect for two years.

Provided the member complies with its terms, the professional misconduct charges will be withdrawn.

The member was charged with professional misconduct for sexually assaulting a student.

The member had previously been found guilty of sexual assault under the Criminal Code and sentenced to a conditional discharge and probation.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered that the member's resignation be accepted with the condition that the member never reapply for reinstatement.

The Committee also ordered publication of the findings without the member's name, provided the member complies with the conditions.

The Ontario College of Teachers alleged that the respondent teacher engaged in professional misconduct by making inappropriate, sexually harassing, and verbally abusive comments to students.

The Discipline Committee heard evidence from former students, parents, and school administrators regarding several alleged incidents, including a comment about rape and inappropriate disciplinary methods.

The Committee found that while some admitted remarks were distasteful, they did not constitute professional misconduct.

Furthermore, the Committee concluded that the more serious allegations, including the rape comment, were not proven with reasonable certainty due to inconsistencies in the evidence and lack of corroboration.

The respondent was found not guilty of professional misconduct.

The Ontario College of Teachers held a discipline hearing regarding a member who had been convicted of sexual assault and unlawful confinement involving two adult females.

The member pleaded guilty to several counts of professional misconduct but contested others.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of all alleged counts of professional misconduct.

The Committee ordered the member's teaching certificate suspended until August 31, 2000, with reinstatement contingent upon a psychiatric report indicating he is unlikely to reoffend and understands the gender issues involved.