ebb ae kl ie sei. STATE OF FLORIDA a ee] EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION®2 | Jiyy >> 2 Py TOM GALLAGHER, as Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, vs. CASE NO. 990-0988-M. DAWN M. BALLARD, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Tom Gallagher, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against Dawn M. Ballard. 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 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 744536, covering the areas of Social Science and Gifted, which is valid through June 30, 2002. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Social Studies teacher at Royal Palm Beach High School, in the Palm Beach County School District. MATERIAL ALLE! ATI INS 3. Daring the 1998- 1999 school year, Respondent entered a sexual 1 relationship with one of her students, P. V, Respondent had sexual intercourse with the student several times. Respondent also cultivated Marijuana in her home, shared it with P. V. and other students and smoked the controlled substance in his presence. Respondent also gave the answers to an examination to P.V.’s girlfriend. _ STATUTORY VIOLATIONS ~ COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.28(3)(c), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. cere cme ee rom pmpr rors eer or Dawn M. Ballard Administrative Complaint 2 of 2 COUNT 2: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.28(1)(#), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent, upon investigation, has been found guilty of personal conduct which seriously reduces her effectiveness as an employee of the schoo! board. COUNT 3: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.28(1)(), 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(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. COUNT 5: The allégations 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 6: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(h), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has exploited a selationship with a student for personal gain or advantage. COUNT 7: 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 attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. EXECUTED on this_ 2/& day of Ans wrt, 2000. Commissioner of Education, State of Florida foeowrrm rr omy Sat om gerpp t foggy oc eter cere Berens aan er ad Richards, Kathleen From: Stowers, Ron Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 9:49 AM To: Richards, Kathleen; Odom, Tamara; Stowers, Ron Subject: RE: Cases, New Address kr-- all 3 of these cases are assigned to charles whitelock. -----Original Message----- From: Richards, Kathleen Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 8:52 AM To: Odom, Tamara; Stowers, Ron Cc: Richards, Kathleen Subject: Cases, New Address | have 3 cases with a note that they will go to DOAH but no attorney or follow-up. At your convenience please let me know what is happening ( Nir Bronholc, Dorothy Lindsey, Dawn Ballard). L also received another address when | sent Norman Lindebiad to DOAH. | put a copy in Ron's box. Se ape eagap pe compe eee SO IR ENE RINE Er reer ii ie Se a ene ate ae ne OTE [cOC PRT RET ee RNR ERT TET ae eee eee

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