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BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD vs BARRY SILVER, 07-002235TTS (2007)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 07-002235TTS Visitors: 24
Petitioner: BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Respondent: BARRY SILVER
Judges: CLAUDE B. ARRINGTON
Agency: County School Boards
Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Filed: May 18, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, July 28, 2008.

Latest Update: Dec. 28, 2024
Apr 21 2005 16:05 2005-04-21 216: A SBRE- General Counsel 754-321-2705 >> 8509216847 p aaron? 7/10 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA DR. FRANK TILL, Superintendent of Schools Petitioner, VE. BARRY SILVER, Respondent, “ ; ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. Petitioner, Dr. Frank Till, as Superintendent of Schools, files this Administrative Complaint against, BARRY SILVER (“Respondent”). The Petitioner seeks the termination of Respondent's | employment with the School Board of Broward County, pursuant to Sections 1001.51 , 1012,27(5) and 1012.33, Florida Statutes, The Petitioner alleges the following: RISDICTIONAL BASIS 1. The agency is the School Board of Broward County, Florida, which is located at 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida 33301. ee 2, Petitioner is the Superintendent of Schools for Broward County, Florida. 3. Petitioner is statutorily obligated to recommend the placement of school personnel and 10 require compliance and observance with all laws, rules and regulations, Petitioner ip: authorized to report and enforce any violation thereof, together with recommending the appropriate disciplinary action against any instructional personnel employed by the Broward County Schoo! Board. 4, Respondent, was employed, at all times material herein, by the Broward County School Board as a teacher at Coral Springs High School pursuant to a Professional Services Contract Apr 21 2005 16:05 2005-04- 2p 1h: 0fqSBRC3General Counsel 754-321-2705 >> 8509216847 —, ae a P 8/10 and holds a Florida Educational Certificate Number: 697440, MATE AL 5, On May 19, 1995, it was reported that Respondent had massaged several male students in an inappropriate manner. The Respondent's principal, James Vanover, provided avetbal warning and directive not to inappropriately touch male students. 6. On June 15, 1995, after another similar incident was reported, the Respondent was provided a written directive and warming regarding his inappropriate touching of male students by. his principal, James Vanover. . ) 7. On July 1, 1995, there was a change in principals at the Respondent's ‘school. 8. On July 21, 1995, the Respondent was verbally wamed by his new principal, Kim — Flynn, regarding his inappropriate touching of one or more male students, The Respondent ‘was advised that any re-occurrence would result in « more serious disciplinary consequence. 9. On January 5, 1996, a mele student complained that Respondent had inappropriately touched him on several occasions, The matter was formally investigated and the Respondent received written reprimand and ten (10) day suspension from August 20" through September 3, 1996, since the inappropriate contact had taken place despite repeated warnings. 10. On January 21, 1997, the Commission of Education filed an Administrative Complaint concerning the Respondent's aforesaid misconduct, th. On November 15, 1998, the Educational Practices Commission approved a Settlement Agreement wherein the Respondent received a reprimand, a ten (10) day suspension of his teaching certificate and was placed on a three (3) year probationary period with specified conditions. Apr 21 2005 16:05 2005-04-21, 16: 06,.SBRE{General Counsel 754-321-2705 >> 8509216847 a P 9/10 12, That on or about July 16, 2004, the Respondent, while on vacation in Hawaii, inappropriately touched N.H., an eleven-year old male. The incident occurred when NH, who was: asleep, was awaken by Respondent and told to tum over on his stomach so the Respondent could provide a back massage. The Respondent began massaging his back and then progressed to other portions of body despite N.H.’s repeated efforts to stop the Respondent, 13. The parent of N.H. contacted the police the following morning, after leaming of the incident. When the police arrived the Respondent's actions caused the police officer to arrest :, and charge the Respondent with disorderly conduct. The charge of disorderly conduct was later dismissed without prejudice by the deputy prosecuting atiorney, who is in the process of filing amended criminal charge(s) concerning Respondent's inappropriate contact with NH. | a ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES 14, Just cause exists for the requested relief, pursuant to Fla. Stat, §§ 1012.33(1)(@) and 1012,36(6)(a), Respondent's employment contract and School Board rules end regulations, including but not limited to the following: COUNT. L: IM [MORALITY 15. Respondent has violated Fla. Stat. §§ 1012.36(1){a) and 1012.33(1)(a) and Rule 6B- 4,009(2) of the Florida Administrative Code. Respondent's acts constitute acts of immorality, that is, conduct inconsistent with the standards of public conscience and good morals, Respondents conduct is sufficiently notorious to bring Respondent and/or the educational profession into public - disgrace or disrespect, and impair Respondent's service in the community. (8) 2: UD, 16. Respondent has violated Fla, Stat. § 1012.33(1)(a) and Rule 6B-4.009(6) of the Florida Administrative Code. Respondent’s acts constitute acts of moral turpitude, that ja, acts of Apr 21 2005 16:06 2005 - 04- Ader lGs CiapeSBESrégeneral Counsel 754-321-2705 >> 8509216847 P.orva7 P 10/10 baseness, vileness or depravity in the private and social duties, which, according to the accepted standards of the time, a person owes to his fellow human or to society in general, and the doing of the act itself and not its prohibition by statute fixes the moral turpitude. 17, This Administrative Complaint is brought pursuant to the authority outlined in Fla, Stat. §§ 120.57; 1001.42; 1012.22; 1006.07; 1006.28; 1006.21; 1001.80; 1001.49; 1001.51; 1012.27; 1006.08; 1012,33(1)(a) and Chapters 6B-) and 6B-4 of the Florida Administrative Code. DEMAND FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, based upon the foregoing, Petitioner, Dr. Frank Till, Superintendent of Schools, recommends the dismissal of the Respondent, Barry Silver, from his employment with the School Board of Broward County, based upon the foregoing facts and legal authority, Petitioner — further, recommends the immediate suspension of Respondent without further pay or benefits in the event the Respondent should challenge the schoo] board’s recommendation of the termination of his employment. EXECUTED this ‘a day of March, 2005. ae DR. Superintendent of Schools, Broward County TOTAL P.@?

Docket for Case No: 07-002235TTS
Issue Date Proceedings
Jan. 29, 2009 Final Order filed.
Jul. 28, 2008 Order Granting Petitioner`s Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction and Denying Respondent`s "Renewed Motion for DOAH to Retain Jurisdiction and Grant Back Salary as Dictated by Law". CASE CLOSED.
Jul. 08, 2008 Renewed Motion for DOAH to Retain Jurisdiction and Grant Back Salary as Dictated by Law filed.
Jun. 27, 2008 Order Extending Deadline (undersigned will reserve ruling on Petitioner`s Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction until close of business on July 10, 2008).
Jun. 27, 2008 Petitioner`s Notice of Supplemental Authority filed.
Jun. 11, 2008 Order as to Pending Motions.
May 23, 2008 Respondent`s Objection to Second Amended Administrative Complaint and Remanding to Agency for Termination filed.
May 23, 2008 Respondent`s Motion for Granting Previous Motion for Back Salary filed.
May 23, 2008 Respondent`s Motion for Order for Petitioner to Pay Discovery Fees filed.
May 23, 2008 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver advising that he is unable to respond to the civil matter filed.
May 07, 2008 Petitioner`s Notice of Certificate of Mailing filed.
May 05, 2008 Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
Apr. 14, 2008 Order Canceling Hearing (parties to advise status by April 28, 2008).
Apr. 14, 2008 Second Amended Administrative Complaint filed.
Apr. 14, 2008 Petitioner`s Motion to Amend the Complaint/Motion to Cancel Hearing filed.
Apr. 10, 2008 Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
Mar. 31, 2008 Notice of Telephonic Motion Hearing (motion hearing set for April 10, 2008; 4:00 p.m.).
Mar. 25, 2008 Petitioner`s Notice of Filing Exhibits in Support of Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
Mar. 14, 2008 Petitioner`s Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction to the Broward County School Board in the Absence of any Disputed Material Facts filed.
Feb. 15, 2008 Order Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for April 17 and 18, 2008; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Lauderdale, FL).
Jan. 22, 2008 Order Granting Petitioner`s Motion for Videotaped Telephone Deposition.
Jan. 22, 2008 Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by February 4, 2008).
Jan. 22, 2008 CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held.
Jan. 15, 2008 Petitioner`s Request for Judicial Notice filed.
Jan. 15, 2008 Petitioner`s Notice of Intent to Use Transcribed Testimony of Child/Victim filed.
Jan. 15, 2008 Petitioner`s Notice of Filing the Amended Administrative Complaint filed.
Jan. 15, 2008 Respondent`s Objection to Petitioner`s Motion for Videotaped Deposition filed.
Jan. 14, 2008 Petitioner`s Motion for Vidoetaped Telephone Deposition filed.
Jan. 14, 2008 Respondent`s Notice of Intent to Appeal Denied Motions filed.
Jan. 09, 2008 Petitioner`s Notice of Compliance filed.
Jan. 07, 2008 Order Requiring Response.
Jan. 03, 2008 Order as to Pending Motions.
Jan. 02, 2008 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Emergency Motion to Continue Formal 120 Hearing filed.
Jan. 02, 2008 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion to Compel Petitioner to Produce All Production and Proper Answers to First Set of Interrogatories filed.
Jan. 02, 2008 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion for Protective Order filed.
Jan. 02, 2008 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion to Strike filed.
Dec. 20, 2007 Respondent`s Motion to Compel Petitioner to Produce all Production and Proper Answers to First Set of Interrogatories filed.
Dec. 20, 2007 Respondent`s Motion to Strike filed.
Dec. 20, 2007 Respondent`s Motion for Protective Order filed.
Dec. 20, 2007 Respondent`s Emergency Motion to Continue Formal 120 Hearing filed.
Dec. 11, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver regarding Respondent`s Motion to Compel filed.
Nov. 21, 2007 Order Denying Respondent`s Motion to Compel.
Nov. 21, 2007 Order Denying Respondent`s Emergency Motion to Continue Formal 120 Hearing.
Nov. 21, 2007 Order Denying Respondent`s Motion to Strike.
Nov. 02, 2007 Order Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for January 30 and 31, 2008; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Lauderdale, FL).
Oct. 25, 2007 Notice of Telephonic Motion Hearing (motion hearing set for November 1, 2007; 2:30 p.m.).
Oct. 25, 2007 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Emergency Motion to Continue Formal 120 Hearing filed.
Oct. 25, 2007 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion to Strike filed.
Oct. 25, 2007 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion to Compel Petitioner to Produce all Production and Proper Answers filed.
Oct. 25, 2007 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion for Protective Order filed.
Oct. 22, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from Mr. B. Silver regarding Mr. Whitelock`s letter where Mr. Whitelock neglected to copy Judge Arrington in his correspondence filed.
Oct. 22, 2007 Respondent`s Emergency Motion to Continue Formal 120 Hearing filed.
Oct. 22, 2007 Respondent`s Motion to Strike filed.
Oct. 22, 2007 Respondent`s Motion for Protective Order filed.
Oct. 22, 2007 Respondent`s Motion to Compel Petitioner to Produce all Production and Proper Answers to First Set of Interrogatories filed.
Oct. 18, 2007 Order Denying Motion to Compel.
Oct. 18, 2007 Order Denying Motion for Sanctions.
Oct. 18, 2007 Letter to Mr. Whitelock from B. Silver regarding documents filed.
Oct. 17, 2007 Letter to Mr. Silver from C. Whitelock regarding documents requested filed.
Oct. 17, 2007 Notice of Service of Petitioner`s Answers to Respondent`s First Set of Interrogatories filed.
Oct. 17, 2007 Notice of Service of Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Request for Production filed.
Oct. 17, 2007 Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Motion to Compel Production, Answers to First Set of Interrogatories, and Sanctions filed.
Oct. 16, 2007 Petitioner`s Response to the Respondent`s Motion to Compel filed.
Oct. 12, 2007 Respondent`s Motion to Compel Petitioner for Production, Answers to the First Set of Interrogatories, and Sanctions filed.
Sep. 19, 2007 Respondent, Barry Silver`s Emergency Motion for Sanctions and Judicial Complaints Against Former Counsel, Richard L. Rosenbaum, for the Respondent, Barry Silver and Charles T. Whitelock, etc. filed.
Sep. 18, 2007 Order Denying Motion to Compel.
Sep. 17, 2007 Certificate of Indigency.
Sep. 17, 2007 Respondent, Barry Silver`s, Motion for Order of Indigency filed.
Sep. 17, 2007 Affidavit of Indigency filed.
Sep. 10, 2007 Respondent`s First Set of Interrogatories to Petitioner filed.
Sep. 10, 2007 Respondent`s Reply to Petitioner`s Reply to Deny Respondent`s Reply to Deny Petitioner`s Motion to Compel and Motion for Sanctions filed.
Sep. 10, 2007 Respondent Barry Silver`s Request for Production filed.
Sep. 10, 2007 Letter to C. Whitlock from B. Silver advising of unavailable dates for deposition filed.
Sep. 07, 2007 Letter to C. Whitelock from B. Silver regarding first set of interrogatories filed.
Sep. 06, 2007 Petitioner`s Reply to Respondent`s Motion to Deny Petitioner`s Motion to Compel and Motion for Sanctions filed.
Sep. 04, 2007 Respondent`s Motion to Deny Petitioner`s Motion to Compel and Motion for Sanctions filed.
Aug. 30, 2007 Petitioner`s Motion to Compel and Motion for Sanctions filed.
Aug. 22, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver regarding discovery documents to be provided to Mr. Whitelock filed.
Aug. 15, 2007 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for November 28 and 29, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Lauderdale, FL).
Aug. 15, 2007 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Aug. 15, 2007 Order Denying Emergency Motion and Setting Deadline for Discovery.
Aug. 13, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from R. Rosenbaum enclosing various transmittal letters.
Aug. 13, 2007 Notice of Ex-parte Communication.
Aug. 13, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver responding to Mr. Rosenbaum`s correspondence dated August 7, 2007 filed.
Aug. 06, 2007 Respondent`s Emergency Motion for Written Order to Stop the Broward County School Board from Terminiation of Employment and Stop Publicizing Said Termination filed.
Jul. 30, 2007 Letter to parties of record from Judge Arrington.
Jul. 30, 2007 Order Granting Extension.
Jul. 30, 2007 Order Granting Motion to Amend Complaint.
Jul. 26, 2007 Respondent`s Emergency Motion for Continuance filed.
Jul. 18, 2007 Respondent`s Motion for Order for Back Salary filed.
Jul. 17, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver regarding response to petitioner`s interrogatories filed.
Jul. 06, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver requesting continuance filed.
Jul. 02, 2007 Letter to Mr. Rosenbaum from C. Whitelock requesting that copies of the outstanding discovery requests, and copies of the file, including any depositions be provided to Mr. Silver filed.
Jun. 29, 2007 Petitioner`s Motion to Reopen Case filed.
Jun. 27, 2007 Order Granting Motion to Withdraw.
Jun. 27, 2007 Motion to Withdraw filed.
Jun. 26, 2007 Motion to Withdraw filed.
Jun. 26, 2007 Letter to Judge Arrington from B. Silver requesting services of court reporter for hearing filed.
Jun. 26, 2007 Answer to Amended Administrative Complaint filed.
Jun. 20, 2007 Motion for Protective Order & for Attorney`s Fees and Costs filed.
May 24, 2007 Response to Order Dated May 18, 2007 filed.
May 18, 2007 Order Granting Motion to Reopen Case.
May 18, 2007 Petitioner`s Motion to Reopen Case filed. (FORMERLY DOAH CASE NO. 05-1494)
Apr. 21, 2005 Administrative Complaint filed.
Apr. 21, 2005 Notice of Formal Suspension filed.
Apr. 21, 2005 Request for Formal 120 Hearing filed.
Apr. 21, 2005 Agency referral filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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