DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE OF THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
MINORITY DECISION (JOHN TUCKER)
I have had the benefit of reading the majority decision in this matter. I concur with the finding of the majority that the Member be found guilty of professional misconduct. I also concur with the penalty order of reprimand and that the findings and order of the Committee be published in summary, with the name of the Member in Professionally Speaking/Pour parler profession.
The Member engaged in inappropriate student physical contact over several years on multiple occasions, as shown in the Agreed Statements of Facts. These acts continued despite the various letters of warning and disciplinary actions from the Member’s principals and Board. As a result of discipline by the Board, the Member was directed to enrol in a course in which he would receive instruction on effective classroom management strategies. Despite these many warnings and the completion of the course of instruction, the Member continued his unprofessional and inappropriate behaviour.
I do not agree that the proposed course of instruction in appropriate boundaries and boundary violation issues is a sufficient rehabilitative measure for this Member.
Dated: February 5, 2009
______________________________ John Tucker
Member, Discipline Panel