Dispute Resolution Program
Dispute Resolution (DR) is undertaken for suitable complaints regarding members of the profession. DR is voluntary and without prejudice to the parties. Agreements arising from this process protect the public interest and are similar in nature to decisions expected following a full investigation or hearing. The Colleges committees consider the public interest when determining whether publication is necessary. The College monitors compliance with all agreements reached. Member Name:
Stanley Michael Haliniak Following notification by the Toronto District School Board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against Stanley Michael Haliniak, a secondary school teacher, alleging that he rubbed his arm against the breasts of 15 female students. The member pleaded guilty to and was convicted of one count of sexual exploitation involving an 18-year-old female student. Other related criminal charges were withdrawn. The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement between the member and the College, in which the member agreed to:
Member Name:
Michel Guy Launay Following notification by the Limestone District School Board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against Michel Guy Launay, an elementary school teacher, alleging that he allowed female students to sit on his lap and to brush his hair. The Registrar also alleged that the member rubbed the backs of female students under their clothing, tickled them, and gave them piggy-back rides. The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement between the member and the College, in which Mr. Launay agreed to:
Member Name:
Douglas W. Manning The Registrar of the College alleged that during the period of 1999 to September 2000, Douglas W. Manning engaged in inappropriate conduct with a female student. The alleged conduct included discussing personal information about himself with the student, giving her personal gifts, offering to drive her to and from school, and writing her an inappropriate personal letter. The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement entered into by the member and the College which included the following terms:
Member Name:
Not Identified Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a male secondary school teacher alleging that he assaulted a male student by punching and grabbing him. The Investigation Committee ratified an agreement entered into by the member and the College, in which the member agreed to the following terms:
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