an , : : 2 * Se _ STATE O yn > * ban, OD EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION * CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, vs. CASE NO. 990-1613-R SHARON G. MCMULLEN, Respondent. / eee ADMINISTRATIVE COMP].AINT Petitioner, Charlie Crist, as Commissioner of Evjucation, files this Administrative Complaint against Sharon G. McMullen. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 231.2615, 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 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes, The Petitioner alleges: JURISDICTION os 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Ce+tificate 533236, covering the areas of English, Guidance and Counseling and Psychology, which is valid through June 30, 2005. 2. "Atal times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Health Teacher at ., Mandarin High School in the Duval County School District. oe wi MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS ” 3. During the spring of 2000, Respondent incorrectly advised S.F., a female student, . date of birth February 25, 1984, of her rights as a minor co:icerning Tunning away from homie. S.F. and others acted on the advice. Respondent aided in hiding S.F. from her parents when she Tan away on or about March 5, 2000. Respondent also failed to timely notify other appropriats authorities of S.F.’s whereabouts after she tan away. On or about May 3, 2000, Respondent was reassigned to another work Site. eee rate een ter Senne SHARON G. MCMULLEN - = Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 2 ~ STATUTORY VIOLATIONS COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are 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 2: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(f), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent, upon iavestigation, has been found guilty of personal conduct which seriously reduces her effectiveness 1s an employee of the school board. COUNT 3: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.2615(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 VIOLATION 5 . COUNT 4: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(a), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respoadent 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 allegations of misconduct set ferth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(e), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respond nt 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 Responcent has exploited a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage. wae _. WHEREFORE, the ‘Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate penalty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 231.262(6) and '931.2615(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 theteof, 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 onthis 43 dayotFebread 2002. Charlie Crist, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida (Pits, “saadeas tndietencce

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