ee aa oe Ww Wd FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : CHARLIE CRIST ComMISSIONER March 28, 2001 Ms. Patricia Heard . 1401 Third Street - sO Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 CERTIFIED MAIL * RE: Finding of Probable Cause SSN: 265-60-8334 Dear Ms. Heard: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 231.262 and 231.2615, Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-4.037, Florida Administrative Code (Rules of the State Board of Education), I find that probable causé exists to justify sanctions against your certificate as provided in Sections 231°962(6) “and 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes, which -penalties :may-sinclude -tepri “probation, restriction of the scope of practice, suspension not to exceed three years, Te not to exceed ten years or the permanent revocation of your teaching certificate. An Administrative Complaint, Explanation and Election of Rights forms have been enclosed: 5 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, contact the Office of Professional Practices Services, Florida Education Center, Suite 224-E, Tallahassee, Florida - * 32399, (850) 488-2481 : ~ Please govern yourself accordingly. Sincegely, Gk Charlie Crist CC/fm ENCLOSURES ee UD Sk : : THe Carton Frorina Artantic University TOWER ; Piaza Lever 08 ; University oF SouTH Fiorina, St.PeTerssurG CAMPUS 220 S.E. 2p Avenue, #726 TALLAHASSEE, ForipA 32399-0400 POY 248, 140 71H Avenue South Fr. Laupervate, FiorioA 33301 (850) 487-1785 * SC 277-1785 Sr. Peverssurc, Fiorina 33701 (954) 762-5322 Fax (850) 413-0378 © SC 993-0378 (727) 553-3730 Fax (954) 762-5197 Fax (727) 553-1033 hitp://www.firn.edu/doe ee STATE OF FLORIDA EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, Case No. 990-0773-M Petitioner, vs. PATRICIA HEARD, Respondent. Petitioner, Charlie Christ, as Commissioner of Education, by y and through his undersigned counsel, hereby files this, his Administrative Complaint, against Patricia Heard. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s Educator’s Certificate pursuant to Sections 231.2615 and 231.262, Florida Statutes, and pursuant to Rule 6B-1.006, Florida Profession in Florida, said sanctions more specifically set forth in Sections 231. 2615(1) and 231.262(6), Florida Statutes. Loe B'S } JURISDICTION _ 1. __ Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 153502, which is valid through 2004, 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed by the Campbell Middle School, as a drop out prevention teacher. 7 w) Y MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. On or about June 3, 1999, during a meeting of the NAACP, Respondent made comments to those present at the meeting regarding a student, K.E., the student’s grades, and other confidential information. This information was shared at a public meeting with individuals not affiliated with the school system, or otherwise related to the education of KE. The information that was shared cast K.E. in a negative light, and was subsequently found to be untrue. “ STATUTORY VIOLATIONS — Count I: The Respondent is in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(9, Florida Statutes, in that, upon investigation, Respondent has been found guilty of conduct which seriously reduces her effectiveness as an employee of the school board. Count I: ~ The Respondent i is in Violation of Section 231. 2600, Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has violated ‘the Principles of Professional Con uct or the Education Profession prescribed by the State Board of Education Rules. Paar) RULE VIOLATIONS CountIM: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(e), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has intentionally exposed a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement. - ag , vw V) | CountIV: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(f), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has violated or denied a student’s legal rights. Z Count V: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(i), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional services. ' Count Vi: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- _ 1.006(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to maintain honesty in — _ all professional dealings. WHEREFORE, Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate penalty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 231.2615(1) and _ 231.262(6), Florida Statutes, which penalty may include a reprimand, probation, restriction of the authorized scope of the’pr tice, istrative fine, suspension of the Teaching Certificate. -- not to exceéd three years, permanent revocation of the Teaching Certificate, or a combination thereof, forthe reasons set forth herein, and in accordance with the explanation and Election of } Rights forms which are attached hereto and made part hereof by reference. Charlie Crist Commissioner of Education State of Florida Executed this_ 22 day of /h ACH, 2001.

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