Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: Oct. 25, 1976
Whether Respondent, between August, 1975 and May 26, 1976, committed acts constituting misconduct in office and immorality, as set forth in the letter to him dated June 10, 1976, from L. Linton Deck, Jr. This proceeding involves allegations against the Respondent, a teacher employed in the public schools, by the School Board of Orange County, Florida. By letter of May 26, 1976, the Superintendent of schools for Orange County informed the Respondent that he was relieved of duty pending an investigation into allegations made by students concerning possible improper conduct with a student or students. After an investigation into the allegations, the Superintendent formally charged him with misconduct in office and immorality and suspended him, with pay, pursuant to Section 231.36 and 230.33, Florida Statutes. Respondent requested a public hearing concerning the allegations on June 14, 1976. The school board requested that the Division of Administrative Hearings provide a hearing officer for this purpose by letter from its counsel, dated June 21, 1976.Respondent engaged in unethical behavior toward students which seriously compromised his abilities as a classroom teacher. Recommended Order: affirm dismissal.
