Petitioner: ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Respondent: CRISTEN KRUGH
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: County School Boards
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Sep. 26, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, January 17, 2008.
Latest Update: Dec. 27, 2024
SCHOOL BOARD OF ORANGE COUNTY, I So
FLORIDA, BY AND THROUGH ITS :
SUPERINTENDENT, RONALD BLOCKER, Al
Vs. Cristen Krugh
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Respondent
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
RONALD BLOCKER, as Superintendent of Schools, for and on behalf of the
School Board of Orange County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as “Petitioner’), files
this Administrative Complaint against Cristen Krugh (hereinafter referred to as
“Respondent’).
Petitioner seeks the severance of Respondent's Professional Service Contract
with Petitioner pursuant to Section 1012.33, Florida Statutes.
The Petitioner alleges:
1.
The Respondent, at all times material to this Complaint, was employed as
a Resource Teacher by the Petitioner, the School Board of Orange
County, Florida.
The Respondent holds a Professional Service Contract of employment
with the School Board of Orange County, Florida.
That on or about July 13, 2007, The Respondent was arrested in the State
of Ohio for possession of Drugs of Abuse (Adderal) and possession of
Drugs of Abuse (Marijuana). Attached hereto and incorporated Attachment
Ais a copy of the arrest information and Report of Investigation.
That on July 13, 2007, Respondent admitted to Law Enforcement that she
used marijuana thirty minutes prior to being stopped. Attached hereto and
incorporated Attachment B is a copy of Respondent’s statement.
5. That on July 18, 2007, Respondent pled guilty to Obstruction of Official
Business and was placed on probation until April 1, 2008. Attached
hereto and incorporated Attachment C is a copy of Respondent's plea and
sentencing.
6. That as a condition of probation, the Respondent has to complete Drug
Rehabilitation.
7. The Respondent failed to report her arrest within 48 hours as required
by Management Directive A-10 and The Code of Ethics and the
Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.
8. Such actions are in violation of School Board Policies and constitute
misconduct in office, immorality, conduct unbecoming a public employee,
and violation of The Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional
Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.
9. Said violations individually and collectively are sufficient grounds to sever
the Professional Services Contract status of Respondent, Cristen Krugh,
and to terminate her employment with the School Board of Orange
County, Florida.
THEREFORE, the Superintendent of Schools for the School Board of Orange
County, Florida, recommends that the Board sever its Professional Services Contract
relationship with the Respondent and terminate immediately the employment of
Respondent, if Krugh.
Dated this | p day of September, 2007.
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07/43/2007 15:00 ~UNITNO:0826 —NAME: Sgt. CHRISTOPHER R SMITH
0n 7/43/2007 at 0835hrs, | witnessed a vehicle traveling eastbound on US35 near mp #10 In Gallla County. Upon witnessing
the Black Honda Accord, It was traveling very closely behind another vehicle, The vehicle was traveling approximately 3 car
fengths behind another vehicle while traveling 60-65mph. | then proceeded to stop the vehicle for the violation. { activated my
purgult fights and the vehicle stopped with no problems on the berm of US35 in Springfield Township In Gallla County.
Upon prem ts into contact with the driver Cristen Krugh SSN-@@MMEMEpand the vehicle passenger Raymond Krugh
SSN- Ga Both were advised of the reason for the traffic stop. Both agreed the driver was traveling to close behind
the vehicle ahead.
While talking to both occupants, they appeared to be vary nervous and uneasy. Both advised they were enroute back to
Florida, after a vacation to Springfield Ohio. | then called Tpr.N.S. Johnson U1075 and his canine to the scene for a canine
gniff of the vehicle. Upon arrival of Tpr. Johnson, a canine sniff revealed a positive alert for narcotics in tha vehicie. Upon
obtaining the positive alert, the driver Cristen stated the passenger was hiding marijuana in his panis. :
Upon being advised of the hidden marijuana, | made contact with the passenger and he surrendered the 3.5 marijuana
cigarettes into plain view. The marijuana was selzed and field tested positive for marijuana. A Probable Cause Search of the
vehicle was conducted for tha vehicle and the following contraband wes located In the vehicle.
4 botUe of 21 Oxycodone tablets was located In the suspects boot laying In the rear seat. The tablets were prescribed to the
Raymond Krugh’s father. He was not present and the passenger stated he recalved the pills from his father as a gift to assist
[In paln management.
Further search of the vehicia revealed several other pill bottles In a gym bag In the trunk of the vehicle. The prescription
bottlas were issued to the passengers sister. Mr. Krugh stated his sister had also given him several bottles of medications to
assist with pain management. The medications were listed as XANAX tablets In generic form. In total, there were 211 tablets
in one bottle, 56 blue tablets in one boitle, 24 whole and 6 1/2 tablets In one bottle and 62 tablets In another bottle. Further
search revealed an adderal tablet mixed in with 11 tablets in Ms. Krugh’s purse In the front seat of the vehice. All plils were
seized, processed and malled to the GHQ Crime Lab for analysis.
The vehicie was then towed by Bumpers Towing of Gallipolis and held for proof of ownership. The vehicle was released while
atthe scene to the vehicie owner Gristen Krugh. Vehicle was not held.
Both suspects were then transported to the Galllpolle Patrol post for processing. While at the patro! post, both were advised
of MIRANDA wamings and agreed to give a written statement for the Incident A copy of both statements have been Included
Inthis Incident report. ‘
Both suspects were then Incarcerated In the Gallla County Jal for pending charges. Cristen was charged with Drug Abuse
(F5) and Possession of Marijuana (MM) In violation of 2925.11. Raymond was charged with Drug Abuse (F5) and Possession
of Marijuana (MM). Arralgnments were set for July 17, 2007 at Sam In Gallla Municipal Court.
The evidence was mailed using DHL wayblll #'s 68223154241 and 68223154145. The traffic stop was documented on in-car
video tape 2007-653-07.
Case pending court proceedings.
07/24/2007 09:00 ~UNITNO:0826 ~NAME: Sot CHRISTOPHER R SMITH
On Junly 18, 2007, both Defendant's appeared In Gallla Municipal Court and entered guilty pleas as part of plea agreements
tothe Drug abuse charges. Gristen entered ¢ ples of guilty that was agreed upon by the Prosecutor. Upon the plea, she was
sentenced to the following: Credit for time served In Jall, a $500.00 fine and court costs, drug treatment requirements and one
year probation.
REPORTING OFFICER: Sat CHRISTOPHER R SMITH UNIT NO. : 0826 DATE: 07/13/2007
APPROVING OFFICER: Sot. RICHARD L MEADOWS JR UNIT NO. : 0435 DATE: 07/23/2007
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found gullty. He was given credit for time served In Jall, Issued 8 $600.00 fine and court costs, probatlon for one year and he
was ordered to attend a drug treatment program.
All evidence was ordered by the Gailla County Municipal Court to be destroyed by the GHQ Crime Lab. An ermail was sent to
the crime lab requesting alt evidence belng held In this case to be destroyed. A copy of the emails have been included in this
case, Case considered coged, due to no further prosecution and all evidence destroyed.
Case closed.
REPORTING OFFICER: Sgt CHRISTOPHER R SMITH UNIT NO. : 0828 DATE; 07/13/2007
APPROVING OFFICER: Set. RICHARD L MEADOWS JR UNIT NO. : 0435 DATE: 07/23/2007
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DEFENDANT ‘SENTENCE enteylitentl .
DATE: 7/18/2007
Detendant was present and heard the Court's stalement covering his/her rights. pleas available, procedures
to be followed and potential penalties. The Court inquired and the defendant admitred understanding and no
questions concerning the same.
Defendant entered a plea of Guilty. Defendant found Guilty of a reduced charge. .
_PURPOSE CONSIDERATIONS — Z)_SENTENCE(General) 77 SENTENCE
(Specific) , .
Specifically re: Victims -
P65 8 Permanently, totally disabled 65 & disability, weigh in favor of
restitution
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a. Rot present .
icc The court inquired and the defendant had nothing further as to pronouncement of sentence. The
Court, being fully advised, ORDERS, ADJUDGES AND DECREES THE IMPOSITION OF THE
FOLLOWING SENTENCE: :
__ If any of the conditions of the community control sanctions are violated the court may do the
following:
4. Impose a longer time under the same C, C. up to 5 years.
b. Impose a more restrictive community control sanction.
c. Impose a definite jail term, fine & c/s until the maximums are satisfied.
Enhancement explained on OVI, VTPO, DV, NUS Recall TPO _ Recall BW
Financial Sanctions: :
$500.00 fine plus court costs. To be paid by 04/01/2008
$65.00 supervision to be paid by 4/1/2008
Jail :
Defendant sentenced to jail for 4 days.
4 days credit for jail served.
Defendant is placed on: :
Basic probation supervision until 04/01/2008
Community control considerations:
Monitored time until 04/01/2008 a .
Defendant must comply with the standard terms of community control as related by the probation
department. ;
Defendant is to attend and complete outpatient rehab and provide proof of the same to the court within 6
months. co
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Docket for Case No: 07-004433TTS
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 17, 2008 |
Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction and Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 15, 2008 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Jan. 14, 2008 |
Joint Motion to Continue Final Hearing filed.
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Dec. 20, 2007 |
Notice of Taking Deposition of Cristen Krugh filed.
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Oct. 15, 2007 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Oct. 15, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for January 23, 2008; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando, FL).
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Oct. 08, 2007 |
Request for Subpoenas filed.
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Oct. 05, 2007 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 02, 2007 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 01, 2007 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Sep. 26, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Sep. 26, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Sep. 26, 2007 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Sep. 26, 2007 |
Agency referral filed.
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