ERB, RRS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0400 Tom Gallagher Commissioner October 11, 2000 Mr. Michael Chandler 12609 Eaglesham Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32225 CERTIFIED MAIL RE: Finding of Probable Cause SSN: 101-48-9166 Dear Mr. Chandler: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 231.262 and 231.28, Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-4.037, Florida Administrative Code (ules 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, “ENCLOSURES Plaza Level, The Capitol © Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 (850) 487-1785 © Fax (850) 413-0378 hitp:/ /www.firn.edu/doe An affirmative action /equal Opportunity employer <4 ook ff b poorer = STATE OF FLORIDA Aue EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION! MUS ~1 PH i296 Vi TOM GALLAGHER, as Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, vs. CASE NO. 989-2725-C MICHAEL CHANDLER, . | | Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Tom Gallagher, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against Michael Chandler. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 23 1.28, Florida Statutes, and pursuant to Rule 6B-1.006, Florida Adrninistrative 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: , a a ee "JURISDICTION 1, The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 5 16812, covering theareasof . : - Political Science, Social Science and Administration and Supervision, which is valid through June ~ 30, 2001 Peaetinniers : 2. Atallt at First Coast High School, i tinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as an Assistant Principa n the Duval County School District. Tee During the months of July and August during September 1998, Respondent was: aware of an incident in which a coach at the First Coast High School fondled and attempted to have sex with a minor female student L.C. Respondent failed to report the incident as required by school os board policy, and his duty as an administrator of the school. On or about May 7, 1999, Respondent ens received a letter of reprimand and was suspended to ten days without pay and had his contract reduced to a probationary status. Fee aR ARMM TE EE BD "attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. .. EXECUTED on this Michael Chandler Administrative Complaint 2 of 2 STATUTORY VIOLATIONS COUNT 1: 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 rules. RULE VIOLATIONS COUNT 2: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(a), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student’s mental health and/or physical safety. secant COUNT 3: 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. ; COUNT 4: 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, 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 ee , cet we day of Sons ememee teene noe Commissioner of Education, State of Florida frm oe eee

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