FLORIDA DEPARTMENE QFEDUCATION ogact 2! PH OBS FE 05 OCT 31 PM {:22 ett STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION John L. Winn F. PHILIn HANDY, Chairman DIVISION OF Commissioner of Education T. Wittarn Fam, Vice Chatman , ADMINISTRATIVE me HEARINGS Done Croraal JONNA G. CALLAWAY seepekloridal Jutta L, Jounson ea Rosrrto Martinez () 5 - U| OO 7 PHOEBE RAULERSON Linpa K, TaYLon. . April 25, 2005 ; CERTIFIED MAIL Ms. Cara Mocq . RE: Finding of Probable Cause -214 Southwest 11 Court Case No: 023-228 1-M Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315 SSN: 265-31-3999 Dear Ms. Mocq: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 1012.796 and 1012.795, 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 1012.796(6) and 1012.795(1), Florida Statutes, which penalties may include reprimand, probation, restriction of the scope of practice, suspension not to exceed five years, revocation not to exceed ten years or the permanent revocation of your Educator 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, Turlington Building, Suite 224-E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 245-0438. Please govern yourself accordingly. “John L. Winn Sincerely, mwl/wj ENCLOSURES 325 W. GAINES STREET * SUITE 224-E - TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 + (850) 245-0438 + (850) 245-0621 (Fax) z Ae bo ep ACTICES “fe aarti a SD “SA, STATE OF FLORIDA > “~ £) EDUCATHONPRAGTICES COMMISSION g vic, By WiMsOu lo Capi On < JOHN L. WINN, as NV Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, 5 - y 6) Ol vs, CASE NO. 023-2281-M CARA MARTE MOCQ, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, John L. Winn, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against CARA MARIE MOCQ. 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: JURISDICTION IL. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 830187, covering the areas of Elementary Education and English to Speakers of Other Languages, which is valid through June 30, 2005. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Teacher at Charles Drew Elementary School in the Broward County School District. MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. On or about February 25, 2003, Respondent was under the influence of alcohol at schoo] contrary to school board policy. During August 2003, the school board suspended Respondent for two days without pay. CARA MARIE MOCQ Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 2 o5acT 2! PA S50 STATUTE VIOLATIONS COUNT 1: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(c), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. COUNT2: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(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 learning and/or to the student’s mental health and/or physical health and/or safety. 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-25% _ day of nel, 2005. ¢ wan OHN L. WINN, as Commissioner of Education State of Florida

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