Judges: K. N. AYERS
Agency: County School Boards
Latest Update: Jun. 06, 1977
Summary: Respondent threw chairs and fought with other student. Respondent should be expelled because he has a long history of disruptive behavior.
75-1943.PDFSTATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, ) FLORIDA )
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Petitioner, )
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vs. ) CASE NO. 75-1943
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LEROY BASS, )
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Respondent. )
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RECOMMENDED ORDER
Pursuant to notice, the Division of Administrative Hearings, by its duly designated hearing officer, K. N. Ayers, held a public hearing in the above styled cause on December 17, 1975 at Ft. Myers, Florida.
APPEARANCES
For Petitioner: Harry Blair, Esquire School Board Post Office Box 1467
Fort Myers, Florida 33902
For Respondent: Leroy Bass appeared in his own behalf.
By this Petition, the School Administration of Lee County, Florida seeks to expel Leroy Bass, Respondent herein, for engaging in a fight and throwing chairs on November 4, 1975.
On November 4, 1975 Leroy Bass engaged in a fight with another student in the common area. One of the teachers attempting to separate these two students grabbed the other participant in the fight. While he held the student, Bass continued to strike the student being held by the teacher. In addition and prior thereto, he was engaged in throwing chairs at other students and using abusive language.
During his time at the school Leroy Bass has had nine referrals in the last two years for offenses ranging from fighting on a bus, striking a teacher, skipping classes, disobedience, excessive tardiness and obscene language. As a result he has been a disruptive influence in the school and a continual cause of problems.
From the foregoing it is concluded that on November 4, 1975 Leroy Bass was engaged in fighting and throwing chairs as alleged. Throwing furniture is a very serious offense as the chairs involved are heavy and can cause serious injury if they strike another student. In view of his past history of disciplinary problems it is apparent that Leroy considers he can only exert his manhood and his independence by fighting. It is therefore,
RECOMMENDED that Leroy Bass be expelled from Riverdale High School.
DONE end ENTERED this 23rd day of December, 1975 in Tallahassee, Florida.
K. N. AYERS, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 530, Carlton Building Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(904) 488-9675
COPIES FURNISHED:
Harry Blair, Esquire Post Office Box 1467
Ft. Myers, Florida 33902
Leroy Bass
Post Office Box 362 Alva, Florida 33920
Docket for Case No: 75-001943
Orders for Case No: 75-001943
| Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
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Jan. 20, 1976 |
Agency Final Order
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Dec. 23, 1975 |
Recommended Order
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Respondent threw chairs and fought with other student. Respondent should be expelled because he has a long history of disruptive behavior.
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