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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: William David Sparks
Registration number: 242165
Decision: Resignation/cancellation

Following notification by the Grand Erie DSB, the Registrar initiated a complaint against William David Sparks, an elementary school teacher. The Registrar alleged that the member:

  • on or about November 18, 1999, responded to a student in an inappropriate manner by grabbing the student’s shirt, thereby directing the student toward a wall
  • on or about June 6, 2001, responded to a student and parent in an inappropriate manner by raising his voice to the student and parent
  • on or about September 16, 2006, responded to a student in an inappropriate manner by taking hold of the student’s neck.

On June 19, 2008, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

  • admitted this conduct
  • agreed to resign his membership in the College
  • agreed that the Registrar would immediately cancel his Certificates of Qualification and Registration
  • agreed to a notation on the public register
  • agreed to publication of his name with a summary of the complaint and its resolution in Professionally Speaking and on the College web site
  • agreed to placement of a copy of the Investigation Committee decision and the MOA in a publicly accessible area of the College.

When the Discipline Committee finds a member guilty of professional misconduct, the member’s name may be 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.

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