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Commission on Teacher Credentialing

1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 322-4974 Fax (916) 323-6735 www.ctc.ca.g01
Division of Professional Practices
March 10,2017
Chaffey Joint Union High School District

Attn: Kern Oduro, Assistant Superintendent
211 West Fifth Street
Ontario, CA 91762
Re: CORONA, Mario

DPP Case #1-358763191
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Dear Mr. Oduro:
Your letter regarding the above named individual was received in this office on February 17, 2017.
It appears to be a notice required by Title 5, California Code of Regulations 80303(a). However, the information
you provided did not satisfy Title 5, California Code of Regulations 80303(b) which states "[T]he report shall
contain all known information about each alleged act of misconduct." (Emphasis added.)
You may visit http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-discipline/school-districts.html for further information and

instructions regarding a change in employment status report of a district employee pursuant to 80303.
Please be advised that under 80303(d), "[F]ailure to make a report under this section constitutes unprofessional
conduct. The Committee may investigate any superintendent who holds a credential who fails to file reports required
by this section."
Please provide the required information as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any
questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact me at (916) 322-8551.
Sincerely,
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Nicole Yee
Staff Services Manager II
Enclosure
Ensuring Educator Excellence

1900 Capitol Avenue Sa::ramento. CA 95811 (916) 3224974 Fax (916) 323-6735 www.ctc.ca.gov
NOTIFICATION OF CREDENTIAL HOLDER'S CHANGE IN

EMPLOYMENT STATUS DUE TO ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITlE 5 SECTION 80303)
SECTION 1:
Name of Credential Holder: Marro Corona
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Date of Birth: Last Four ofSSN:.. Incident Date(s):_2_14_1_2_0_1_7_ _ _ __
Employment Stan Date: 8/3/15 Employment End Date: 2/8/2017 2/8/2017

Date offinol Action:
Final Disciplinary Action: Resignation Board Approval Date: 2121/2017
Current Address:
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Contact Person: Kern Oduro Contact Number: (909) 988 8511
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Division of Professional Practlc~s
AITN: Rosalinda Lara
1900 Cnpitol A\'tnue
Sacramento, CA 9581 14ZIJ
Fax To": (916) 323-6735 Emstil To: OPPguestiom:li?crc.ca.gov
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address lis:ed above.lfyou prefer, you may submit your documentation sa\cd on a flash drive or CD. lf)ou have any
questions, Rosalinda Lara can be reached at the above email address or by calling (916) 322-8343.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPERJNTENDI:NT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS

Arthur R. 8ustamonte Mathew C. Holton James T. Cronln,lnstructioo
Shari S. Meg11w Christopher K.. Hollister, Alternative Instruction
Susan G. Ovitt DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT Richard C. Wler.;ma, Bu;lness
John P. Rhinehart Lynne S. Dltfurth, .Personr.el
Charles J. Uh~lley
february 13,2017
Commission on Teacher Credcntialing

1900 Capitol A venue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
Re: Mario Corona

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Dear Commissioner~
The purpose of this fetter is to infonn the Commission that the Chaffey Joint Union High
School District has accepted the resignation of Mario Corona effective february 8,2017.
The District received information on February 4 2017, that Mr. Corona was involved in
an inappropriate relationship with a fonner student now an adult. The infonnation
indicated that the relationship began when she was a student and a minor.
Thank you for your auention to this matter. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (909) 988-8511.
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VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION
IN LIEU OF TERMINATION
To: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAFFEY JOrNT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRlCT
Dear Members ofthe Board:
Ptease accept this as my voluntary resignation from employment with the Chaffey Joint
Union High School District, effective February 7, 2017. l understand that the Assistant
Superintendent will accept this and is in effect immediately.
Mari~ Date: 1-(7 / n

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1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 324-5953 Fax (916) 323-6735 www.ctc.ca.gov
Office of the Executive Director
October 3, 2013
Donald Stachniak
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Dear Mr. Stachniak:
Pursuant to section 44423 of the Education Code and your written agreement, the
Commission on Teacher Credentialing has revoked your certification documents. In the
future if you submit an application for any credential issued by the Commission, such
application will be rejected without further processing.
The revocation is effective on October 3, 2013.
Sincerely,
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Mary Vixie Sandy
Executive Director
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cc: Chaffey Joint Union High School District
Superintendent
San Bernardino County Schools

Superintendent
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Commission on Teacher Crcdcntialing -
1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811 916-322-4974 Fax (916) 323-6735 www.ctc.ca.gov
August 23, 2013
Donald Stachniak
Dear Mr. Stachniak:
The Committee of Credentials has reviewed your case and has instructed me to notify
you that at its October 16-18, 2013 meeting, the Committee will consider the information
contained in the enclosed Confidential Investigative Report. If the Committee finds the
facts alleged in the Report to be true, the information may be sufficient to cause your
credential to be suspended, revoked, denied, or for which you may be privately
admonished or publicly reproved.
You and/or your attorney have the right to receive a copy of those portions of the
investigation which constitute the basis for the allegations of misconduct. If you wish to
request an opportunity to appear before the Committee, you must telephone Erin
McCready at (916) 322-8173 no later than September 26,2013. Written requests for
appearances and calls to other extensions will not be accepted. Whether or not you
request to appear before the Committee on the scheduled meeting date, the Committee
will at that time determine whether the information contained in the Confidential
Investigative Report is true and constitutes probable cause for adverse action against you.
All materials you wish to be considered by the Committee must be received by this office
no later than September 19, 2013.
A copy of this notice is being sent to your last known employer in accordance with Title
5, California Code of Regulations, section 80310. Such employer, or former employer,
may elect to appear before the Committee and present relevant testimony.
Since~~A_,
N ette F. Rufo, Direct r

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Enclosure(s)
cc: Superintendent
Superintendent
Chino Valley Unified School District
CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
STACHNIAK, Donald E.
1-123733075
1. INTRODUCTION:
Donald E. Stachniak (Respondent) held the following credentials:
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential- Originally issued on May 16, 2008 and
valid to June I, 2018.
A Jetter of inquiry was sent to Respondent on June 14,2013.
This probable cause report contains information that Respondent may be subject to
discipline as a result ofbeing dismissed from his substitute teaching position with the
Chaffey Joint Union High School District (District) due to an allegation that he threw a
workbook at a student.
2. SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE LAW:
The investigation commenced pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(b)(3). _.

The Committee of Credentials (Committee) has jurisdiction to hold a meeting
pursuant to section 44244, based upon information sufficient to satisfy the
requirements of section 44242.5(d)(3).
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Commission) has grounds for adverse
action pursuant to Education Code section 44421.
3. SUMMARY OF THE FACTS:
On March 28, 2013, District notified the Commission that effective March 23, 2013,
Respondent was dismissed from his substitute teaching position, while allegations of
misconduct were pending.
Respondent was dismissed from the substitute pool for throwing a workbook at student
. Respondent admitted to the action after becoming frustrated. had to be
transported by ambulance after complaining of headaches and dizziness. She was
subsequently released with no documented medical issues. The Ontario Police
Department (OPD) was notified but declined to cite Respondent.
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Incident Report- March 13, 2012
On March 13, 20 13, Assistant Principal CM completed an Incident Report. The report
stated the following, in summary:
Respondent threw a book at student. in his 6th period class.
Respondent stated that he meant to throw the book at a male student whose back was
to him.
Respondent claimed that he just wanted the student to be quiet and that despite
several warnings, the student continued to talk and be disruptive.
When Respondent threw the book, the student he intended to hit ducked out of the
way and the book hit in the face across the bridge of her nose.
and two of her classmates were leaving the classroom and on their way to the
nurse's office when they saw CM walking across the quad. They explained the
incident to CM.
-was experiencing a migraine and in tears. CM sent. to the school nurse.
Once in the nurse's office,. began to hyperventilate and so an ambulance was
called. She was taken to the hospital and suffered no further complications.
CM interviewed two students that witnessed the incident. After speaking with the
students, CM went to the classroom to relieve Respondent. CM directed Respondent
to Assistant Principal MW.
Respondent was interviewed by MW and by OPD Officer JG.
Respondent admitted to throwing the book and hitting the female student in the face.
He explained that it was not his intention to harm her or any students, but that he just
wanted to get the attention of the male student who kept talking.
As a result of the incident, Respondent was immediately relieved of his long-term
substitute assignment at Chaffey High School. A report was filed with the OPD.
4. RESPONDENT'S RESPONSE:
Respondent's July 14,2013 response to the letter of inquiry is attached and incorporated
by reference.
5. CIRCUMSTANCES IN AGGRAVATION:
Respondent's misconduct harmed a child entrusted to his care.
6. CIRCUMSTANCES IN MITIGATION:
One Teacher Evaluation Form with a rating of Meets Element Expectations/Growth

Recommended.
Three "Walkthrough Log" Forms.
Two positive "Coaches Evaluation" Forms.
Four letters of recommendation. Three from former students and one from a
colleague. None of the letters mention the matter being reviewed by the Commission.
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Date: July 18, 2013
Prepared by: Adrian Chavez f:'c
Reviewed for Legal Issues by Attorney: r:Jv,._.
Case No. 1-123733075 -v 0
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July 14, 2013

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Dear Sirs:
Thank you for this opportunity to respond to your requirements.

Please let me first clarify my goal for renewal of my credential, which is simply to continue
coaching the tennis teams at Chino High School in Chino, CA. I submitted my request for
renewal of my teaching credential at the recommendation of the athletic director at Chino
High School, Michael Hinkle (951) 217-8750~ who thought that it was the easiest path to
take, however, Sandy Toledo, the supervisor in the personnel department at Chino Valley
Unified school district (CVUSD) thought that an 'Activity Supervisor' credential might be
more appropriate for a 'walk-on' coach. That would be fine with me as I am open to any
satisfactory solution since I have no intentions of working as a substitute teacher at any
district.
I retired from CVUSD in 2011 as a teacher, but was asked to remain as a coach of the
boys and girls tennis teams due to the successes that we were achieving. The school had no
history of tennis accomplishments since its inception in 1955. I began coaching the girls'
team in the fall of 2010 and the team qualified for CIF play that fall. Since then, the girls
have won the Mount Baldy league title every year and most recently advanced to the CIF
quarter finals before losing to the eventual champion. The boys' tennis team has also
enjoyed similar successes winning the league championship 2 of the past 3 years and
advancing in CIF playoffs.
I subsequently worked as a substitute teacher in the Chaffey Joint High School District
(CJHSD) since it was an appropriate means of employment that allowed me to continue
coaching tennis at Chino High School, but still be employed until my wife retired in March
of 2013. I am also a registered tennis umpire for the United States Tennis Association
(USTA) occasionally working tennis tournaments throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
I have organized, coached, and played on numerous tennis teams for over 25 years.
I understand that I must qualify myself to your committee, so let me begin. RECEIVED
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on August 1, 2013, I will be 75 years old and am in reasonable physical shape. In fact, I
will be backpacking the entire High Sierra camp system in Yosemite along with my
orthopedic physician friend, both celebrating-our 75 years, he with replacement hips and
me with my replacement knees of 12 years.
I was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts at age 13, and subsequently continued as the
advisor to our own Explorer Post until my marriage 15 years later. It was here that I
developed a rapport with teenagers that I was able to apply during my teaching years.
I am a retired registered professional engineer by examination in the state of Illinois and

by reciprocity in the state of California. I am a past member of the board of directors of
the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Nuclear Society. I am a member of MENSA. I
have written, submitted and presented a number of papers to different engineering
symposiums. I am a member of our community HOA board for the past 10+ years. I
founded and directed 2 companies.
The first company was a non-profit water utility in suburban Chicago, IL that provided
water to the sub-division of my residence. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had
determined that the syst'etn was deficient in its services, so as a young engineer, I ~
organized the purchase of the system, and the installation of chlorination, fluoridation,
and flushing equipment to establish the South Grove Water Company as a viable water
utility satisfying all EPA requirements, including qualifying by examination as a certified
water supply operator. I was given a community service award from the Bell telephone
Laboratories for these efforts.
I worked in the computer and electrical generation industries for 40 years. In 1983 I
. accepted a transfer to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station to write the
specifications and purchaSe the equipment to provide for the intrusion detection and
access control throughout the facility to satisfy the US Code of Federal Regulations
10CFR55 which was required for licensing of the plant from the Nuclear Regulatory
System. After completion of the assignment, I was employed at the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) as a senior .supervising computer programmer on the Voyager spacecraft
project during its flyby of Uranus and Neptune. I subsequently led bus trips every year to
JPL for high school students at each of the high schools where I worked with special
presentations by JPL employees that I knew.
While at JPL, I simultaneously began the second company, Security Computer Systems,
Inc. (SCS) that developed, engineered, programmed, purchased or built access control and
intrusion detection equipment for the nuclear power plant industry throughout the United
States and Mexico. Although there was some opposition to nuclear power, by the 1990s,
sufficient surplus electrical power was available thereby halting the constru f:!IVED
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On August 1, 2013, I will be 75 years old and ani in reasonable physical shape. In fact, I
will be backpacking the entire High Sierra camp system in Yosemite along with my
orthopedic physician friend, both celebrating-our 75 years, he with replacement hips and
me with my replacement knees of 12 years.
I was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts at age 13, and subsequently continued as the
advisor to our own Explorer Post until my marriage 15 years later. It was here that I
developed a rapport with teenagers that I was able to apply during my teaching years.
I am a retired registered professional engineer by examination in the state of Illinois and

by reciprocity in the state of California. I am a past member of the board of directors of
the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Nuclear Society. I am a member of MENSA. I
have written, submitted and presented a number of papers to different engineering
symposiums. I am a member of our community HOA board for the past 10+ years. I
founded and directed 2 companies.
The first company was a non-profit water utility in suburban Chicago, IL that provided
water to the sub-division of my residence. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had
determined that the system was deficient in if'Services, so as a young engineer, I
organized the purchase of the system, and the installation of chlorination, fluoridation,
and flushing equipment to establish the South Grove Water Company as a viable water
utility satisfying all EPA requirements, including qualifying by examination as a certified
water supply operator. I was given a community service award from the Bell telephone
Laboratories for these efforts.
I worked in the computer and electrical generation industries for 40 years. In 1983 I
accepted a transfer to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station to write the
specifications and purchase the equipment to provide for the intrusion detection and
access control throughout the facility to satisfy the US Code of Federal Regulations
10CFR55 which was required for licensing of the plant from the Nuclear Regulatory
System. After completion of the assignment, I was employed at the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) as a senior supervising computer programmer on the Voyager spacecraft
project during its flyby of Uranus and Neptune. I subsequently led bus trips every year to
JPL for high school students at each of the high schools where I worked with special
presentations by JPL employees that I knew.
While at JPL, I simultaneously began the second company, Security Computer Systems,
Inc. (SCS) that developed, engineered, programmed, purchased or built access control and
intrusion detection equipment for the nuclear power plant industry throughout the United
States and Mexico. Although there was some opposition to nuclear power, by the 1990s,
sufficient surplus electrical power was available thereby halting the constru f!IVE D
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the Middle East. I presumed that they were all studying English as a second language, as
many had significant difficulty with English, and I frequentf{relied on neighboring
students to interpret both ways. I subsequently learned from an assistant principal that I
was the fifth substitute teacher to be assigned to t_~e class and that some of the
students had not been in a classroom since the second grade. There was no syllabus for
the class, so I followed the chapters in a soft covered magazine sized workbook of
approximately 110-120 pages that was available for all of the students. There was no
software program available to me for recording classwork, homework and tests, so I had
to create hard c~py records of their work that I constantly updated. I was fortunate to
have done so, when I was suddenly contacted by administrators to provide quarterly
grades without any warning, so I quickly prepared and delivered them.
The behavior of the classes was beyond chaotic and infantile. Most disruptive was the
yelling and shouting, plus the 5th & 6th period classes were armed with raisins and carrots
from lunchtime that became daily missiles thrown across the room, particularly involving a
Chinese student and some Central American students that had some conflict that
preceded my arrival. I mentioned this behavior to the principal and she asked me to
identify the offending students and that she would call their parents, but nothing was-.
done. My only help was a dear neighbor teacher who was aware of the classroom behavior
and occasionally accepted some of the offending students in her room so that I could
conduct a class.
On the day in question, I was following a project from the workbook that worked
extremely well in an earlier period, but was less well received in the last class of the day.
A male student, who was very vociferous, was flirting with a provocatively dressed girl in
the first row. His regular desk was located in the opposite side of the room, so his work
book was not available to him, so in order to engage him in the project, I wanted to give
him the workbook that I had in my hand.
The room was very small with narrow aisles and when the students put their backpacks
down, the aisles were impassable. He was seated in the third desk of row #1 and there was
a table in the front of the first row. So I moved to the front of row #2 and attempted to
toss the workbook to him. I'm right handed, but tossed the workbook left handed and
under.~anded to get closer to him. The workbook was so light that it fluttered in the air,
opened up, and landed on the second desk in row #1, and slid across the desk into the
torso of a young female student who had just joined the class that week. She didn't speak
much English, but I immediately apologized to her and checked to make sure that she was
OK, which she said she was, but after a little while she began to cry because of the shock.
This was certainly not an act of anger but of distribution gone awry, foolish none the less,
but not deserving of a loss of credential.
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I asked a boy sitting in front of her to accompany her to a restroom so that she could
compose hersel.f and wash her face of her tears, but they never returned, and then I later
received a telephone call to report to an assistant principal's office. Apparently an
ambulance was called to transport the girl to a hospital for x-rays and an examination. I
- met with the assistant principal to explain what happened and leftior a tennis match.
In the evening I learned that my substitution password was blocked signifying dismissal
from the district. The next morning I went to school early as usual to collect my personal
belongings, then went to Stella to turn in my keys and explain what had happened to her
(she was very saddened as she had come to rely on me very often, plus she knew what a
difficulty they had had keeping teachers for the class). I went to the assistant principal
to check on the girl and was told that she was fine with no injuries of any kind, then I
visited with a Mr. Dean, a counselor who had taught the class previously, to explain what
had happened and to give him the hard copy records of the students' performances so that
he could give them to the subsequent teacher. I have no idea how records had been
previously kept as I could not find anything on the classroom computer.
Finally, I went to the district offices to meet with Lorrina to explain what had happened.
She was sympathetic but could not help and thhl ended my association with Chaffey
district. Truthfully, I didn't mind being dismissed, since that started my retirement and
extricated me from the bedlam of the situation. I hadn't thought of any complication with
coaching until the credential renewal became necessary.
I've enclosed a copy of 2 notes that I've received from students. One from the classroom
and one from coaching of many that I've been given. I've also enclosed everything that .I
received from Chaffey and Chino districts regarding my evaluations. Hopefully, you're
receiving an evaluation from the Chino Hig~ School athletic director/tennis coach
regarding my coaching performances.
Thank you again for your efforts regarding my continued credentialing. I appreciate them
very much.
"I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing is true and correct."
Very truly yours,
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Donald E. Stachniak
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Personnel Office
211 W. 5th Street, Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 988-8511 ext. 2660 fax # (909) 467-5208
From: Lynne Ditfurth

Deputy Superintendent of Personnel
To: A. Kendell
(916) 323-6735
Date: July 2, 2013
Re: D. Stachniak
Number of Pages: (3) including cover sheet.

Per your request, I have attached a statement from Christina Martinez, Assistant Principal at Chaffey High
School. Additional student statements may be available through Office Galindo, Ontario Police Department but
we have been unable to contact him at this time.
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Chaffey High School
Incident Report
Date of Incident: March 13, 2013 Time of Incident: 2:30 PM
I, Christina Martinez, Assistant Principal, declare that the following occurred:
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at approximately 2:30PM, Mr. Donald Stachniak threw a book at a
student in his 61h period class. He said that he meant to throw the book at a male student whose back
was to him. Mr. Stachniak claimed that he just wanted the student to be quiet and that despite several
warnings, the student continued to talk and be disruptive. When Mr. Stachniak threw the book, the
student he intended to hit ducked out of the way and the book hit a female student in the face across
the bridge of her nose.
The fe~ale student and two of her classmates were leaving the classroom and on their way to the
nurse's.office when they saw me walking across the quad. They briefly explained'that the teacher had
thrown a book at her and hit her in the face. The female student who was hit in the face was
experiencing a migraine and in tears. I sent her to the nurse's office where she was assessed by the
school nurse. Once in the nurse's office the girl began to hyperventilate and so an ambulance was called.
She was taken to San Antonio Hospital and suffered no further complications.
I interviewed the other two classmates in more detail once the girl was in the nurse's office and after
speaking with the students I went to the classroom to relieve Mr. Stachniak. I directed him to Mr.
Woolery, Assistant Principal, where he was interviewed by Mr. Woolery and our SRO, Officer Jose
Galindo. Mr. Stachniak admitted to throwing the book and hitting the female student in the face. He
explained that it was not his intention to harm her or any students, but that he just wanted to get the
attention of the male student who kept talking.
As a result of this incident, Mr. Stachniack was immediately relieved of his long-term substitute
assignment at Chaffey High School. There is a report of the incident on file with the Ontario Police
Department.
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1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811 Fax (916) 323-6735 www.ctc.ca.gov
June 14, 2013

Mat Holton, Superintendent
211 West Fifth Street
Ontario, CA 91762
Dear Mr. Holton:
Please provide the following information to assist the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in
its investigation of this matter:
0 Notice oflntent to Dismiss/Suspend D District Investigation Report

0 Statement of Charges/Accusation 0 Copy of Signed Contract
0 Request for Hearing ~tudent Name & Corrtact Information
0 Final Decision ~ictim/Witness Statements
0 Board Acceptance 0 Law Enforcement Report/Case Number
0 Letter of Resignation/Retirement 0 Court Records/Case Number
0 Settlement Agreement 0 Incident Date(s) _ _
5lbther: Contact information for the parents of the student that Mr. Stachniak threw the
book at.
Please provide the requested materi~l no later than J~n_e 2~::~
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions regarding this request, please feel
free to contact Adrian Chavez at (916) 324-5678.
Sincerely,
Attorney
cc: Donald E. Stachniak

Chaffey Joint Union High. School District
211 West Fifth Street, Ontario, California 91762-1698 (909) 988-8511 FAX (909) 984-1164
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPERINTENDENT DEPUTY SllPERINTENDENT

Ar1hur R. Bust:unontc Mathew G. Holton Lynne S. Ditfurth. Personnel
Josie S. Estrada
Shari S. Mcgaw ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS
Susan G. Ovitt Donald J. Bertucci. Business
Charles J. Uhalley Timothy K.Ward.lnstruction www.cjuhsd.net
March 28, 2013

1900 Capitol Avenue
Re: Donald Stachniak

SSN _ __
Dear Commissioner,
This letter will serve to inform the Commission with regard to a disciplinary action
against Mr. Donald Stachniak. Mr. Stachniak holds a Single Subject Teaching
Credential, No.080175978.
Mr. Stachniak served as a substitute teacher for our District until March 26, 2013. He has
been dismissed from our substitute pool for throwing a workbook at a student. He
admitted to the action after becoming frustrated. The student had to be transported by
ambulance after complaining of headaches and dizziness. She was subsequently released
with no documented medical issues. Police were notified but declined to cite Mr.
Stachniak.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
Sincerely,
Lynne Ditfurth
Deputy Superintendent, Personnel
Alta Lorna High School e C:haffey High School e Colony High School e Etiwanda High S<.hool
Los Osos High School e Ontario High School e Montclair High School e Rancho Cucamonga High School
Chaffey Adult School e Chaffey Community Day School e Valley View High School e Chaffey District Online High School
Division of Professional Practices Voicemail: (916) 445-0243 Fax (916) 323-6735 www.ctc.ca.gov
1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTIFICATION OF CREDENTIAL HOLDER'S CHANGE IN

EMPLOYMENT STATUS DUE TO ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 SECTION 80303)
Name of Credential Holder: Donald Stachniak
------------------------------------------------------
Date of Birth: Last Four ofSSN:- Incident Date(s):_3_/_1_3_/_1_3__________
Employment Start Date: 7/15/2011 Employment End Date:_3_/2_6_/_1_3_ _ _ _ __
Final Disciplinary Action: Remove from Substitute Pool

Current
Position and Title: Substitute Teacher
Employing School District: Chaffey Joint Union High School District COE: San Bernandino
Contact Person: Lynne Ditfurth Contact Number: (909) 988-8511
Please attach the following documents: (if applicable) Relevant Evidence:

0 Notification Form 0 District Investigation Report(s)
[Z] Cover Letter (Case Summary) 0 Law Enforcement Report(s)
0 Notice oflntent to Dismiss/Suspend
Police/Court
0 Statement of Charges/Accusation
0 Written Statement(s) of:
Victim(s)
0 Request for a CPC Hearing and Hearing Dates Witness(es)
0 Final Decision (District/CPC) Parent/Guardian(s)
0 Letter of Resignation or Retirement 0 Contact Information*

Name, Address, Phone Number of:
0 Board's Acceptance Victim(s)
0 Settlement/General Release Statement Witness(es)
Parent/Guardian(s)
0 Copy of Signed Contract
Investigation Materials:
0 Copies ofEmails/Text Messages

0 Computer Printouts (Hard Copy)
0 Correspondence with Employee
0 All Other Relevant Documents

*NOTE: Parent permission is obtained prior to interviewing students.
Mail To: Commission on Teacher Credentialing

ATTN: Rachel Grizzaffi
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 958ll-4213
Fax To: (916) 323-6735 EMail To: DPPguestions@ctc.ca.gov
If you have any questions, Rachel Grizzaffi can be reached at the above email address or by calling (916) 323-4996.
Ensuring Educator Excellence 12/2012

2 I I West Fifth Street, Ontario, California 9 I762- I 698 e (909) 988-85 I I e FAX (909) 984- I 164
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPERINTENDENT DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Arthur R. Bustamante Mathew G. Holton Lynne S. Ditfurth, Personnel
Josie S. Estrada
Shari S. Megaw ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS
Susan G. Ovitt Donald J. Bertucci, Business
Charles J. Uhalley Timothy K.Ward,lnstruction www.cjuhsd.net
March 26, 2013
Donald Stachniak
Mr. Stachniak:
This is to inform you that the District will exercise its right to decline your services.
Effective today, March 26, 2013, your employment with the District is being terminated.
.
We appreciate the services you provided and hope you are successful in securing
employment elsewhere .
.
Sincerely,
~~ Lynne Ditfurth
Deputy Superintendent, Personnel Services
cc: Personnel File

Payroll
Alta Lorna High School Chaffey High School Colony High School e Etiwanda High School
Los Osos High School Ontario High School Montclair High School Rancho Cucamonga High School
Chaffey Adult School Chaffey Community Day School Valley View High School Chaffey District Online High School
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 80303
CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
(a) Whenever a credential holder, working in a position requiring a credential:
(I) is dismissed or nonreelected;
(2) resigns;
(3) is suspended or placed on unpaid administrative leave as a

final adverse employment action for more than 10 days;
(4) retires; or
(5) is otherwise terminated by a decision not to employ or re-employ; as a result of an

allegation of misconduct or while an allegation of misconduct is pending, the superintendent of
the employing school district shall report the change in employment status to the Commission not
later than 30 days after the employment action.
(b) The report shall contain all known information about each alleged act of misconduct.
(c) The report shall be made to the Commission regardless of any proposed or actual agreement,
settlement, or stipulation not to make such a report. The report shall also be made if allegations
served on the holder are withdrawn in consideration of the holder's resignation, retirement, or
other failure to contest the truth of the allegations.
(d) Failure to make a report required under this section constitutes unprofessional conduct. The
Committee may investigate any superintendent who holds a credential who fails to file reports
required by this section.
(e) The superintendent of an employing school district shall, in writing, inform a credential holder
of the content of this regulation whenever that credential holder, working in a position requiring a
credential, is dismissed, nonreelected, resigns, is. suspended or placed on unpaid administrative
leave as a final adverse employment action for more than ten days, retires or is otherwise
terminated by a decision not to employ or re-employ as a result of an allegation of misconduct or
while an allegation of misconduct is pending. Failure to comply with this subdivision by a
superintendent of schools constitutes unprofessional conduct which shall be investigated by the
Committee of Credentials.
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Chaffey Joint Union High School District

Re: CORONA, Mario

Dear Mr. Oduro:

You may visit http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-discipline/school-districts.html for further information and

Ensuring Educator Excellence

NOTIFICATION OF CREDENTIAL HOLDER'S CHANGE IN

Employment Stan Date: 8/3/15 Employment End Date: 2/8/2017 2/8/2017

l\1nil To: Commission on Teacher Credtnf.inling

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPERJNTENDI:NT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS

Commission on Teacher Credcntialing

Re: Mario Corona

To: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dear Members ofthe Board:

Mari~ Date: 1-(7 / n

Accepted this date:

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Baldwin Pnrl< Police Department.

Office of the Executive Director

Dear Mr. Stachniak:

The revocation is effective on October 3, 2013.

San Bernardino County Schools

Ensuring Educator Excellence

Division of Professional Practices

August 23, 2013

Dear Mr. Stachniak:

N ette F. Rufo, Direct r

Donald E. Stachniak (Respondent) held the following credentials:

A Jetter of inquiry was sent to Respondent on June 14,2013.

2. SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE LAW:

The investigation commenced pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(b)(3). _.

3. SUMMARY OF THE FACTS:

Chaffey Joint Union High School District

Respondent's misconduct harmed a child entrusted to his care.

One Teacher Evaluation Form with a rating of Meets Element Expectations/Growth

July 14, 2013

Thank you for this opportunity to respond to your requirements.

I am a retired registered professional engineer by examination in the state of Illinois and

I am a retired registered professional engineer by examination in the state of Illinois and

Very truly yours,

From: Lynne Ditfurth

Date: July 2, 2013

Number of Pages: (3) including cover sheet.

Chaffey Joint Union High School District