dispute resolution

The College uses Dispute Resolution (DR) to facilitate the resolution of suitable complaints regarding members of the profession. DR is voluntary and without prejudice to the parties. The results of the DR process are similar to those that would be expected following a full investigation and/or contested hearing.

The members in the cases reported here have consented to the publication of a summary of the complaint and its resolution.

Member: Daniel Arbour
Registration Number: 286964
Decision: Certificates of Qualification and Registration Cancelled

Following notification by the Conseil scolaire de district des écoles catholiques du Sud-Ouest, the Registrar initiated a complaint against Daniel Arbour, a member of the College. The Registrar alleged that the member had engaged in a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old female student. The relationship continued when the student was no longer attending the school.

On December 21, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the member and the College, in which the member:

• acknowledged that he had engaged in the alleged conduct
• agreed to resign his membership
• agreed to the cancellation of his Certificates of Qualification and Registration by the Registrar
• agreed to the maintenance of the Investigation Committee's written decision, including the MOA, in the College's Margaret Wilson Library
• agreed to a notation on the public register regarding the member's resignation and cancellation of his certificates, including a statement that at the time of the resignation a professional misconduct investigation was in progress regarding the member's sexual relationship with an 18-year-old female student
• agreed to the College notifying the member's former employer and the education authorities routinely informed of such disciplinary action that the member's certificates were cancelled.

Member: Not Identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College. The Registrar alleged that the member was in possession of a small amount of marijuana found during a routine sweep of the school and was subsequently criminally charged.

On September 28, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

• acknowledged that he had engaged in the alleged conduct
• agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding his conduct.

Member: Not Identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College alleging that she had inappropriately disciplined an elementary school student by pushing him into the hallway.

On September 28, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

• acknowledged that she engaged in the alleged conduct
• agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding her conduct
• agreed to successfully complete a course of instruction regarding positive classroom management strategies
• agreed to provide the Registrar with written confirmation of successful completion of the course of instruction.

Member: Not Identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College. The Registrar alleged that the member had inappropriately disciplined a male elementary student by escorting him to his seat by the collar of his jersey.

On September 28, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

• acknowledged that she had engaged in the alleged conduct
• agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding her conduct
• agreed to successfully complete a course of instruction regarding positive classroom management strategies
• agreed to provide the Registrar with written confirmation of successful completion of the course of instruction.

Member: Not Identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College. The Registrar alleged that while using a school computer, the member accessed a web site featuring adult pornography.

On October 27, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

• acknowledged that he had engaged in the alleged conduct
• agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding his conduct.

Member: Not Identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College. The Registrar alleged that the member had inappropriately disciplined secondary students by tapping them on the head with soft-covered books and making inappropriate comments such as, “Don't be a baby.”

On October 27, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

• acknowledged that he had engaged in the alleged conduct
• agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding his actions
• agreed to provide the Registrar with written confirmation of successful completion of a course of instruction regarding appropriate classroom management strategies.

When the Discipline Committee finds a member guilty of professional misconduct, the member's name is routinely published in Professionally Speaking. If a similar matter is disposed of by the Investigation Committee or DR at the investigation stage, and the result is a caution, the name of the member is not published. The College monitors compliance with all agreements reached through DR.