Dispute Resolution Program
The College uses Dispute Resolution (DR) to facilitate the resolution
of some 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 to those expected from a full
investigation or hearing.
The College's committees consider the public interest when determining
whether publication of such matters is necessary. The College monitors
compliance with all agreements reached through DR.
Member: Paul Douglas Waite
Registration Number: 107256
Decision: Certificates of Qualification and Registration cancelled
Following notification by the District School Board of Niagara, the Registrar
initiated a complaint against Paul Douglas Waite, a member of the College,
alleging that he sexually assaulted a male elementary school student.
The member resigned his membership in the College in June 1997, and the
Registrar cancelled his Certificates of Qualification and Registration.
The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement between
the member and the College, in which the member agreed to:
- not reapply for membership in the College for five years and not teach
during that period
- publication of his name with a summary of the complaint and its resolution
in Professionally Speaking
- a notation on the public register regarding the member's resignation
and cancellation of his certificate, including a statement that a complaint
against the member regarding a sexual relationship with a student was
resolved at the College through an agreement
- College notification of the cancellation of the member's certificate
to his former employer and the education authorities routinely informed
of such disciplinary action.
Member: Stéphane Cinanni
Registration Number: 435266
Decision: Certificates of Qualification and Registration cancelled
Following notification by the Conseil des écoles publiques de
l'est de l'Ontario, the Registrar initiated a complaint against Stéphane
Cinanni, a member of the College, alleging that he engaged in a sexual
relationship with two female students.
The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement (MOA)
between the member and the College, in which the member agreed to:
- resign his membership
- the cancellation of his certificate by the Registrar
- not reapply for membership in the College for three years and not
seek or engage in employment where Certificates of Qualification and
Registration are required
- publication of the member's name with a summary of the complaint and
its resolution in Professionally Speaking
- maintenance of the Investigation Committee's decision, including the
MOA, in the College library
- a notation on the public register regarding the member's resignation
and cancellation of his certificate, including a statement that at the
time of the resignation, a professional misconduct investigation was
in progress regarding the member's sexual relationship with two female
students
- College notification of the cancellation of the member's certificate
to his former employer and the education authorities routinely informed
of such disciplinary action.
Member: Todd Francis Thomson
Registration Number: 262457
Decision: Certificates of Qualification and Registration cancelled
Following notification by the British Columbia College of Teachers (BCCT),
the Registrar initiated a complaint against Todd Thomson, a member of
the College, alleging that he had pleaded guilty to the criminal offence
of possession of child pornography. The BCCT found the member guilty of
professional misconduct and cancelled his Certificates of Qualification
and Registration.
The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement between
the member and the College, in which the member agreed to:
- resign his membership
- the cancellation of his certificate by the Registrar
- not reapply for membership in the College for three years and not
seek or engage in employment where Certificates of Qualification and
Registration are required
- publication of the member's name with a summary of the complaint and
its resolution in Professionally Speaking
- a notation on the public register regarding the member's resignation
and cancellation of his certificate including a statement that at the
time of the resignation from the College, the BCCT had found the member
guilty of professional misconduct and had cancelled his Certificates
of Qualification and Registration (The disciplinary action by BCCT followed
the member's plea of guilty to the criminal offence of possession of
child pornography.)
- maintenance of the Investigation Committee's decision, including the
MOA, in the College library
- College notification of the cancellation of the member's certificate
to the education authorities routinely informed of such disciplinary
action.
Member: Bradley James Timko
Registration Number: 193944
Decision: Certificates of Qualification and Registration cancelled
Following notification by the Lakehead District School Board, the Registrar
initiated a complaint against Bradley James Timko, a member of the College,
alleging that he engaged in an sexual relationship with a female student
and that he used school computers to view adult pornography.
The Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement between
the member and the College, in which the member agreed to:
- resign his membership
- the cancellation of his certificate by the Registrar
- not reapply for membership in the College for two years and not seek
or engage in employment where Certificates of Qualification and Registration
are required
- publication of the member's name with a summary of the complaint and
its resolution in Professionally Speaking
- a notation on the public register regarding the member's resignation
and cancellation of his certificate including a statement that at the
time of the resignation, a professional misconduct investigation was
in progress regarding the member's sexual relationship with a female
student and use of adult pornography on school computers
- maintenance of the Investigation Committee's decision including the
MOA in the College library
- College notification of the cancellation of the member's certificate
to the member's former employer and the education authorities routinely
informed of such disciplinary action.
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