Petitioner: TOM GALLAGHER, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: DANIEL P. SLAYTON
Judges: WILLIAM R. CAVE
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Moore Haven, Florida
Filed: Mar. 15, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, February 5, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION
TOM GALLAGHER, as
Commissioner of Education, / / a >)
Petitioner, O
vs. CASE NO. 989-1193-M
DANIEL P. SLAYTON,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, TOM GALLAGHER, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative
Complaint against Daniel P. Slayton. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of
the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 231.28, 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 23 1.262(6) and
231.28(1), Florida Statutes.
The Petitioner alleges:
JURISDICTION
1, The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 757842, covering the areas of
English , which is valid through June 30, 2004.
2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a English teacher at
Moore Haven High School, in the Glades County School District.
MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS
3. During the 1997-1998 school year, Respondent made inappropriate sexual advances
toward several female students. Respondent touched the students in a personal way by rubbing
himself against one student’s leg and touching others in an overly familiar manner making them
uncomfortable.
Daniel P. Slayton
Administrative Complaint
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STATUTORY VIOLATIONS
COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section
231.28(1)(f), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent, upon investigation, has been found guilty of
personal conduct which seriously reduces his effectiveness as an employee of the school board.
COUNT 2: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section
231.28(1)(i), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has violated the Principles of Professional Conduct
for the Education Profession in Florida prescribed by State Board of Education.
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 safety.
COUNT 4: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
1.006(3)(e), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has intentionally exposed a student to
unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
COUNT 5: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
1.006(3)(h), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has exploited a relationship with a
student for personal gain or advantage.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose
an appropriate penalty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 231.262(6) and 231.28(1),
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 onthis 23 dayof_Novemger. , 1999.
Commissioner of Education,
State of Florida
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Docket for Case No: 00-001143
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 09, 2001 |
Letter to Offical Court Reporting from N. Proctor (regarding the deposition transcript) filed.
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Feb. 08, 2001 |
Notice of Filing; Subpoena ad Testificandum (5) filed via facsimile.
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Feb. 05, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 02, 2001 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jan. 31, 2001 |
Order Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by February 14, 2001).
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Jan. 30, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing (for a status conference on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 26, 2001 |
Notice of Filing; Subpoena Ad Testificandum, 3 Subpoenas Duces Tecum without Deposition, Subpoena Duces Tecum (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 16, 2001 |
Letter to Judge W. Cave from L. Griffin In re: cancel hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 16, 2001 |
Notice of Cancellation of Depositions (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 12, 2001 |
Amended Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 12, 2001 |
Motion for Leave to Amend Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 10, 2001 |
Notice Telephonic of Status Conference (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 05, 2001 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (3); Subpoena Ad Testificandum (3, filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 03, 2001 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (3, filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 02, 2001 |
Notice of Production from Non Party (5) filed.
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Jan. 02, 2001 |
Subpoena Duces Tecum filed.
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Jan. 02, 2001 |
Subpoena Duces Tecum without Deposition (5) (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 01, 2000 |
Respondent`s Notice of Compliance with Order Dated 10/26/00 (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 26, 2000 |
Order issued. (Respondent shall provide Petitioner with any impeachment materials in his possession by November 3, 2000).
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Oct. 13, 2000 |
Objection to Respondent`s Privilege Log (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 09, 2000 |
Respondent`s Privilege Log (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 04, 2000 |
Motion to Compel a More Definite Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 25, 2000 |
Notice of Filing-Returns of Service (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 19, 2000 |
Notice of Filing-Return of Service for D. Slayton (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 19, 2000 |
Notice of Filing-Return of Service for B. James (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 12, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for January 29 through 31, 2001; 1:00 p.m.; Moore Haven, FL).
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Sep. 11, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Rescheduling Hearing and Other Matters issued (parties to advise status by 10/15/2000)
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Sep. 11, 2000 |
Ltr. to Judge W. Cave from R. Sickles In re: dates for hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 07, 2000 |
Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Motion for an Extension of Time and/or Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 06, 2000 |
Notice of Telephonic Hearing (filed by M. Haynes via facsimile).
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Sep. 05, 2000 |
Respondent`s Supplemental Motion for and Extension of Time and/or Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 31, 2000 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 31, 2000 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Motion to Compel Production (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 31, 2000 |
Respondent`s Motion for an Extension of Time and/or Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 31, 2000 |
Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 29, 2000 |
Amended Notice of Taking Deposition of B. James and D. Slayton (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 29, 2000 |
Amended Notice of Taking Deposition of J. Sapp, G. Clark, J. Prowant, B. Randolph, K. Browning and T. Gaskins (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 28, 2000 |
Notice of Taking Deposition of J. Sapp, G. Clark, J. Prowant, B. Randolph, K. Browning and T. Gaskins (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 28, 2000 |
Notice of Taking Deposition of B. James and D. Slayton (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 28, 2000 |
Amended Motion to Compel a Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 25, 2000 |
Motion to Compel a Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 21, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Jul. 12, 2000 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by B. Hayes) filed.
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Jun. 09, 2000 |
Consent to Respondent`s Request for A Continuance and Notice of Firm Name Change (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 08, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing sent out. (hearing set for October 3 through 5, 2000; 1:00 p.m.; Moore Haven, FL)
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Jun. 08, 2000 |
Response to Respondent`s Second Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 05, 2000 |
Respondent`s Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time and/or Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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May 23, 2000 |
Respondent`s Initial Interrogatories filed.
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May 23, 2000 |
Notice of Serving Answers to Respondent`s Initial Interrogatories (filed via facsimile).
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May 23, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Response to Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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May 17, 2000 |
Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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May 17, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Notice of Service (filed via facsimile).
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May 12, 2000 |
Respondent`s Second Request for Production filed.
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Apr. 28, 2000 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production filed.
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Apr. 28, 2000 |
Respondent`s Initial Interrogatories filed.
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Apr. 07, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for July 5 through 7, 2000; 1:00 p.m.; Moore Haven, FL)
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Mar. 31, 2000 |
Joint Response to Court`s Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 20, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Mar. 15, 2000 |
Notice of Appearance, Letter Form filed.
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Mar. 15, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Mar. 15, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 15, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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