OAR 584-020-0005
Definitions

The following definitions apply to Oregon Administrative Rules 584-020-0000 (Application of Rules) through 584-020-0045 (Factors for Imposing Disciplinary Sanctions) unless otherwise indicated by context:
(1) “Abuse:” Has the meaning given that term in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions).

(2)

“Administrator:” Any educator who holds a valid Oregon Administrative License or registration and who works in a position requiring an administrative license pursuant to OAR 584-005-0005 (Definitions)(1).
(3) “Chief Administrator:” The executive officer of a public school district, educational service district, or public charter school, such as a superintendent, principal, or other similar title, that has the authority and responsibility for the general supervision of the operation of the education provider.

(4)

“Competent:” Discharging required duties as set forth in these rules.

(5)

“Educator:” Any licensed or registered, or certified person who is authorized to engage in an instructional program including teaching, counseling, school psychology, school social work, administering, and supervising.

(6)

“Ethical:” Conforming to the professional standards of conduct set forth in these rules.

(7)

“Good Cause:” Exists when circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Commission delay the completion of a TSPC investigation. Circumstances include, but are not limited to: criminal or civil court proceedings, law enforcement criminal investigations, and failure of an educator or school district to comply with a lawfully issued TSPC subpoena.

(8)

“Sexual Conduct:” Any conduct defined by ORS 339.370 (Definitions for ORS 339.370 to 339.400)(11).

(9)

“Sexual harassment:” Any unwelcome conduct with an individual which includes but is not limited to sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

(a)

Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment;

(b)

Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or

(c)

Such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

(10)

“Teacher:” Any person who holds a teacher’s license as provided in ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses).

(11)

“Student:” Is an individual as defined in ORS 339.370 (Definitions for ORS 339.370 to 339.400)(12).

Source: Rule 584-020-0005 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=584-020-0005.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 584-020-0005’s source at or​.us