as ak A wr CHARLIE CRIsT COMMISSIONER March 28, 2001. = =. Mr. Lawrence Crawford 730 Northwest 187th Drive Miami, Florida 33169 os CERTIFIED MAIL RE: Finding of Probable Cause SSN: 266-04-8254 Dear Mr. Crawford: 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 cause exists to justify sanctions against your certificate as provided in Sections ___231.262(6) and 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes, which penalties may include Teprimand, aaa “probation, restriction of the scope of practice, suspension not to exceed three years, revocation “~ 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. ° Should you have any questions regarding this maiter, contact the Office of Professional Practices Services, Florida Education Center, Suite 224-E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 488-2481. Please govern yourself accordingly. Sincerely, Gt Charlie Crist CC/fm ENCLOSURES Tre Carton Florioa Arannic University Tower Puaza Lever O8 University OF SouTH Fiorina, St.PetersaurG Ce?-! 220 S.E. 2np Avenue, #726 Tauanasste, Fiorpa 32399-0400 POY 248, 140 71H Avenue SouTH Fr. Lauperoate, Frortoa 33301 (850) 487-1785 * SC 277-1785 St. Petersaurc, Frorios 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 EE IID IES re an oe ras | STATEOFFLORIDA | Sf D e EDUCATION PRACTICES ES COMMISSION 0 Pi CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, vs. ® ie LAWRENCE H. CRAWFORD, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against LAWRENCE H. CRAWFORD. The Petitioner seeks the . appropriate disciplinary sanctions of the Respondent’s Educator’s Certificate pursuant to Sections *231:262 and 231.261 5;-Florida Statutes and. pursuant.to :Rule.6B-1.006, Florida 2 Administrative Code, Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in — Florida, saidl ‘sanctions specifically set forth in sections 231.262(6) and 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner alleges: . JURISDICTION 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate no, 281836, covering the areas of Elementary Education and School Principal, which are valid through June 30, 2004. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Principal at Carol City Elementary School, in the Miami-Dade County School District. ta) , po Lawrence H. Crawford Administrative Complaint _ Case. No. 001- O168-V . " MATERIAL ALLE GATIONS 3, . During the period beginning 1998 and through 01 ° bout March of 1999, the Respondent sexually harassed Idania Diaz, a teacher under his Supervision at Carol City _ Elementary | School. On one occasion, the Respondent asked Ms. Diaz to stand “, and when she declined, the Respondent got closer to her and yan his hand from below her knee up to her mid: high, On another o the Resp dent touched Ms Dize’s arm, - following this. contact with a sexual comment. | On several cerasions,' the Respondent looked at Ms. Diaz in an unprofessional maimer in front of other teachers at the teacher’s lounge, making her feel embarrassed. On or about March of 1998, the Respondent sexually harassed Ms. Diaz when he told her that she smelled good, and then approached her from behind and kissed her in the neck. . 4, During the same time period of 1998 through on or about March of 1999, the “Respondent ‘Sexually harassed “Millie Capo, a teacher under his supervision at Carol -Gity- * Elementary School. On one occasion, the Respondent entered Ms. Capo’s classroom and asked her, *Do you know what Tm looking at?”, to which Ms. Capo replied “No.” The Respondent stated, “Your lips,” to which Ms. Capo replied, “Why? Is there something on them?” The Respondent replied, “No, I’m wondering how good they are.” On another occasion the Respondent was greeted byMs, Idania Diaz and Ms. Millie Capo, while walking , ina hallway with the statement, “What’s up?” to which the Respondent replied, “Nothing yet,” while holding his hands over his genital area. 5 On or about the period of 1998 through on or about March, 1999, Ms. Jean Murray, a teacher under the supervision of Respondent at Carol City Elementary School, -2- ’ in fa Lawrence H. Crawford Administrative Complaint Case No. 001-0168-V stated that she witnessed how the Respondent would look at Ms. Idania Diaz up and down in the hallways . . 6. Onor about the period of 1998 through on or about March, 1999, Ms. Erin Pakula, a teacher under the supervision of Respondent at Carol Gey Elementary School, stated that the Respondent Jo looks at her and at other female teachers in a way that males her feel uncomfortable. - 7. On or about the period of 1998 through on or about March, 1999, Ms. Miriam Holston, a teacher under the supervision of Respondent at Carol City Elementary "” School, stated that the Respondent tends to make a lot of sexual comments, that everything he says has a sexual undertone to it. 8. On or about August 22, 2000, the Respondent received a letter of reprimand and directives from the Miami-Dade County School: District. The Respondent was ~ reassigned to the district office as a staff specialist, where he continues to be employed. STATUTORY VIOLATIONS GOUNT I: The Respondent is in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(c), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. COUNT I: The Respondent is in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(i), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has violated the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession prescribed by State Board of Education Rules. lol ak a Ll, a a) Lawrence H. Crawford Administrative Complaint Case No. 001-0168-V..... - RULE VIOLATIONS ‘COUNT I: The allegations of misconduct. set forth herein a are in 1 violation of Rule 6B-1, 006(4) ©, Florida Administrative Code in that Respondent has used institutional privileges for personal gain or advantige. . COUNT IV: The allegations of miscondaet set forth herein a are in violation of Rule 6B-1 cost 4), Florida Administrative Code, i in that Responder has engaged i in harassment _or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interfered with a an individuals performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education of which created a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, failed to make reasonable efforts to assure that each individual was protected from such harassment or discrimination. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate penalty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 231.262(6) and 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes, which penalty may include a reprimand, probaticn, Zestriction of the authorized scope of practice, administrative fine, suspension of the teaching certificate not to exceed three (3) years, permanent revocation of the teaching certificate or combination thereof, for the reasons set forth herein and in accordance with the Explanation and Election of Rights forms which are attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Lawrence H. Crawford Administrative Complaint Case No. 001-0168-V EXECUIED on this 2 & dayoh MAROM 2001. “ ” ENDATA\DOE\CRAWEORD\PLDGS\COMPLAINDOC CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida --rc.00.. 4+

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