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JIM HORNE, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs ALAN KRULICK, 05-000768PL (2005)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 05-000768PL Visitors: 31
Petitioner: JIM HORNE, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: ALAN KRULICK
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Mar. 02, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 5, 2005.

Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION= { i [= Py JIM HORNE, as 15 MAR -2 A Ilr 19 Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, MSR CASE NO. 023-2115-V5 VS. ALAN DANIEL KRULICK, Respondent. os WA nm 2 esponden ; i C Wahl aes mn ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT s Petitioner, Jim Horne, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against ALAN DANIEL KRULICK. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant’ to Sections 1012.795 and 1012.796, 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 1012.795(1) and 1012.796(7), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner alleges: URISDICTION JURISDICTION 1. The Respondent hoids Florida Educator’s Certificate 838097, covering the area of Drama, which was valid through June 30, 2003. the Respondent was employed as a Drama Teacher at 2. At all times pertinent hereto, e County School District. Winter Springs High School in the Seminol MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 2-2003 schoo} year, the Respondent engaged in inappropriate conduct 3. During the 200 de, but are not limited to, the following: with students. The incidents inclu a) using profanity to the effect of “shit,” "damn," and "hell," during afler-schoo! play rehearsals; ALAN DANIEL KRULICK Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 3 b) leaving students unattended after school play rehearsals while they waited for their parents to pick them up; c) bringing sexual interpretations into the plays he directed. On one occasion, he directed one male student actor to pinch a female student actor on the rear end. On another occasion, he inquired of a female student whether her costume was low enough in the bust area, or words to that effect. On another occasion, he made the sign of penetration with his fist and finger and, while making this gesture, said to a student actor words to the effect of, "That's what you want her for," in reference to another student; d) consuming alcohol ata restaurant during a thespian conference in the presence of students, then proceeding to drive a group of students in his car, while allowing other students to return to the hotel unsupervised. ‘ On or about April 22, 2003, the Respondent received a letter of reprimand. He was suspended for three (3) days without pay and did not have his contract renewed for the 2003-2004 schoo! year. STATUTE VIOLATIONS sTATULE eee COUNT i: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(c), Florida Statutes. in that Respondent has been guilly of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. COUNT2: The Respondent is in violation of Section | 012.795(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. RULE VIOLATIONS COUNT 3: 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 jearning and/or to the student’s mental health and/or physical health and/or safety. COUNT 4: | 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. TRE OD A es IM PRASTIOES is AL ~ 3SiON ALAN DANIEL KRULICK PAAR Hin Administrative Com Jaint ei JUN 29 Mang Pp J fT 10 27 Page 3 of 3 WHEREFORE, the Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate penalty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 1012.795(1) and 1012.796(7), 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 oyt day of [Vasye , 2004. HORNE, as ’ ~ Commissioner of Education State of Florida

Docket for Case No: 05-000768PL
Issue Date Proceedings
May 05, 2005 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
May 04, 2005 Stipulated Motion to Close File and Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
May 02, 2005 Witness List for Alan Krulick, Respondent filed.
Apr. 29, 2005 Petitioner`s Witness and Exhibit List filed.
Mar. 23, 2005 Notification of Scheduling of Court Reporter filed.
Mar. 18, 2005 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Mar. 18, 2005 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for May 11, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Orlando, FL).
Mar. 17, 2005 Petitioner`s Response to Initial Order filed.
Mar. 14, 2005 Letter response to the Initial Order filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Initial Order.
Mar. 02, 2005 Administrative Complaint filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Finding of Probable Cause filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Election of Rights filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Notice of Appearance, Requesting a Hearing filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Letter to Ms. Richards from A. Krulick concerning the Settlement Agreement filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Letter to To Whom it May Concern from A. Krulick advising of filing Election of Rights form and filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Letter to Ms. Richards from A. Krulick advising that he will not be at the hearing on February 24, 2005 filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Letter to Mr. Krulick from K. Richards advising of receipt of change of address filed.
Mar. 02, 2005 Agency referral filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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