Petitioner: CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: WILLIAM E. CLARK, III
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Jul. 19, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, October 2, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION An ©
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0400 2
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61-2861 PL
July 20, 2000 ..
Mr. William Clarke, II
7365 North Augusta Drive
Miami, Florida 33056 CERTIFIED MAIL
RE: Finding of Probable Cause
SSN; 262-04-5964
Dear Mr. Clarke: .
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 231.262 and 231.28, 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 231.28(1), Florida Statutes, which penalties may include
reprimand, 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 matter, contact the Office of
Professional Practices Services, Florida Education Center, Suite 224-E, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399, (850) 488-2481.
- Sincefely, —
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Plaza Level, The Capitol * Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
(850) 487-1785 * Fax (850) 413-0378
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An affirmative action/equat opportunity employer
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TOM GALLAGHER, as
Commissioner of Education,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 989-2168-M
WILLIAM E. CLARK, JL,
Respondent. .
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, TOM GALLAGHER, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative
Complaint against William E. Clark, II]. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction
of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 231 28, Florida Statutes,
and pursuant to Rule 6B-1.006, Florida Administrative Code, Principles of Professional Conduct for
the Education Profession in Florida, said sanctions specifically set forth in Sections 231.262(6) and
231.28(1), Florida Statutes.
The Petitioner alleges:
JURISDICTION
aa . The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 277399, covering the areas of
~ Guidance and Counseling, Administration and Supervision and English , which is valid through June
30, 2001
2. At all times pertinent heret it ¢ Respondent was employed as a Principal at Miami
Northwestern Senior High School, in the Miami-Dade County School District.
~ MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS
éginning in July 1995, Respondent sexually harassed a female employee Ms. J. Hazel
advances, réquests for sexual favors, and verbal behavior of a sexual nature that
created an unprofessional and oppressive work environment for Ms. Hazel. In addition Respondent
retaliated against Ms. Hazel for her refusals by reassigning her duties to others and creating 4n
environment where she was in fear of retaining her job assignment because she had not responded
positively to his sexual advances.
“2° 4,006(4)(e), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has offered gratuity,
William E. Clark, TI
Administrative Complaint
: Page 2 of 3
4, Between June 1996 and April 1997, Respondent sexually harassed his secretary Sonja
Miller by continually subjecting her to unwanted verbal and physical sexual advances. Asa result
Respondent created a hostile work environment for Ms. Miller.
STATUTORY VIOLATIONS
COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section
231.28(1)(c), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act
involving moral turpitude.
COUNT 2: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section
231.28(1)(f, Florida Statutes, in that Respondent, upon investigation, has been found guilty of
personal conduct which seriously reduces his effectiveness as an employee of the school board.
COUNT 3: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section
231.28(1)(i), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has violated the Principles of Professional Conduct
for the Education Profession in Florida prescribed by State Board of Education.
RULE VIOLATIONS
COUNT 4: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
1,006(4)(¢), Florida ‘Administrative Code, in that Respondent has used institutional privileges for
“personal gain or advantage.
COUNT 5: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
gift, or favor to
obtain special advantages.
COUNT 6: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
orm
“¥,006(3)0b); Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has denied to a-colleague professional
benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if
~ otherwise qualified, or social and family background.
en ee
William E. Clark, III
Administrative Complaint
Page 3 of 3
COUNT 7: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
1.006(S)(d), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has engaged in harassment or
discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interfered with an individual’s performance of
"professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which created a
hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and further, failed to make
reasonable effort 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 231.28(1),
Florida Statutes, which penalty may include’a reprimand, probation, restriction of the authorized
scope of practice, administrative fine, suspension of the teaching certificate not to exceed three 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.
EXECUTED on this 207" day of __, 2000.
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TOM GAL’ as
Commissioner of Education,
State of Florida
Docket for Case No: 01-002861PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 08, 2001 |
Motion for Informal Hearing Before the Education Practices Commission (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 02, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 02, 2001 |
Respondent`s Amended Motion to Abate and Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Oct. 01, 2001 |
Respondent`s Motion to Abate and Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 12, 2001 |
Notice of Taking Deposition, W. Clark, III (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 10, 2001 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Aug. 10, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for October 11 and 12, 2001; 9:30 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Aug. 01, 2001 |
Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 27, 2001 |
Order Granting Motion to Reopen Case issued.
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Jul. 16, 2001 |
Motion to Reopen Case (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 23, 2001 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by H. Smith).
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Jan. 23, 2001 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jan. 23, 2001 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jan. 23, 2001 |
Agency referral filed.
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