Oregon Revokes License of Teacher Kyle Bunch

The state removed Kyle Bunch's teaching license after confirming reports of sexual misconduct involving students.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Secondary Education

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The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission has revoked the teaching license of Kyle Bunch following an investigation into sexual misconduct. Bunch admitted there was sufficient evidence to justify the revocation for his verbal sexual conduct toward students while employed at Portland's Central Catholic High School in 2011.

Why it matters

This administrative action follows a history of misconduct allegations against Bunch that resulted in previous employment termination and license restrictions. The decision reflects the state's ongoing efforts to enforce professional boundaries between educators and students in local secondary education.

Bunch served as a teacher at Central Catholic High School between August 2011 and June 2012. His teaching license was reinstated with a two-year probation in April 2024 before the current revocation.

The players

Kyle Bunch

He is a former teacher at Central Catholic High School who has faced multiple license revocations and suspensions for professional misconduct.

Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

This is the state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing educator licensing and investigating complaints regarding the professional conduct of teachers in Oregon.

The details

The commission investigation concluded that Bunch employed students for private work and engaged in inappropriate sexual conversations with them. This follows a separate incident in February 2026 where state authorities suspended his insurance license for three years due to policy cancellations and forged signatures.

Kyle Bunch served as a teacher at Central Catholic High School from August 2011 to June 2012.
The commission issued its initial revocation findings in 2013.
KATU News listed Bunch as a teacher fired for inappropriate sexual behavior in 2014.
The state reinstated Bunch's teaching license with two-year probation in April 2024.
The state suspended Bunch's insurance license for three years in February 2026.

Culture Shift

This case highlights the evolving standards for professional conduct and the rigorous monitoring of teacher-student relationships in Oregon schools. The state’s actions reflect a broader movement to increase accountability for educators beyond their initial certification period.

Residents and parents in Portland can view the professional standing of current educators through the state's public license lookup portal. This transparency ensures that students interact with instructors who have met current, verified safety standards.

The takeaway

Maintaining clear professional boundaries remains the fundamental requirement for all educators working within the public or private school system. Parents should proactively verify the credentials of their children's instructors to ensure compliance with state behavioral standards.