Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Mar. 28, 2000
The issues for consideration in this above-styled cause are as follows: Whether Respondent's actions of alleged misconduct are in violation of Section 231.28(1)(c), Florida Statutes, and constitute gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. Whether the allegations of misconduct involving Respondent are in violation of Section 231.28(1)(f), Florida Statutes, thereby seriously reducing his effectiveness as an employee of the school board. Whether Respondent knowingly testified falsely while under oath, and if so, whether such conduct would be a violation of Section 231.28(1)(i), Florida Statutes, and the Principles of Professional Conduct for the education profession provided by the State Board of Education rules, by failing to maintain honesty in all professional dealings.Petitioner sought to discipline/revoke Respondent`s teaching certificate for alleged acts of wrongdoing. There is insufficient evidence to support the allegations and Respondent`s certificate shall be reinstated.
