STATE OF FLORIDA EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION Commissioner of Education, DR. ERIC J. SMITH, as 4 -|100 PL Petitioner, vs. ' CASE NO. 078-2150-R RONALD CLAUDE MILLER, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Dr. Eric J. Smith, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against RONALD CLAUDE MILLER. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 1012.315, 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 sazictions specifically set forth in Sections 1012.795(1) and 1012.796(7), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner alleges: JURISDICTION 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 814782, covering the area of School Principal, which is valid through June 30, 2012. 2. Atall times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Principal at Barron Collier High School in the Collier County School District. MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. In and around 2007, the Respondent engaged in an inappropriate, romantic relationship with J.S., a staff member at Barron Collier High School. 4. The Respondent utilized his school-issued computer to exchange inappropriate emails unrelated to school matters with J.S. 5. The Respondent arranged meetings alone with J.S. after school hours, on school property. RONALD CLAUDE MILLER. Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 3 6. In and around 2007, the Respondent engaged in an inappropriate, romantic relationship with C.W., a staff member at Barron Collier High School. 7. The Respondent utilized his school-issued computer to exchange inappropriate emails unrelated to school matters with C.W. 8. The Respondent attempted to develop an inappropriate, romantic relationship with C.S., a staff member at Barron Collier High School. In furtherance of that effort, the Respondent took her on a date, kissed her, and made flirtatious comments to her. 9. The Respondent’s inappropriate relationships with staff members adversely impacted the working environment within the school. 10. On or about January 25, 2007, the Respondent exchanged sexually explicit emails with ani unknown female and accessed an image of the female with her breasts exposed utilizing his school issued computer and school email address, which identified him as an employee of the school district. The Petitioner charges: STATUTE VIOLATIONS COUNT 1: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(d), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude as defined by rule of the State Board of Education. COUNT 2: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(g), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been found guilty of personal conduct which seriously reduces his effectiveness as an employee of the school board. COUNT3: The Respondentis ix violation of Section 1012.795(1)G), 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 4; The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(4)(c), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has used institutional privileges for personal gain or advantage. COUNTS: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent bas failed to maintain honesty in ali RONALD CLAUDE MILLER Administrative Compiaint Page 3 of 3 professional dealings. WHEREFORE, based on the reasons set forth herein and in accordance with the Explanation of Rights and Election of Rights forms attached to and made a part of this Administrative Complaint, Petitioner respectfully recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate sanction against the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 1012.795(1) and 1012.796(7), Florida Statutes. The sanctions imposed by the Education Practices Commission may include, but are not limited to, any one or a combination of the following: issuing the Respondent a written reprimand; placing the Respondent on probation for any period of time; restricting the Respondent’s authorized scope of practice; assessing the Respondent an administrative fine; directing the Respondent to enroll in the Recovery Network Program; suspending the Respondent’s educator’s certificate for a period of time not to exceed five years; revoking the Respondent’s educator’s certificate for a period of time up to 10 years or permanently; determining the Respondent to be ineligible for certification; or barring the Respondent from reapplying for an educator’s certificate for a period of time up to 10 years or permanently. EXECUTED on this 2U** day of July 2008. State of Florida

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