STATE OF FLORIDA Te om Fd “EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSLONICT ~ ~6 PH ID: 285 A oe TOM GALLAGHER, as “HE ' Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, vs. , ; CASE NO. 990-1016-V »RENA M. HODES, Respondent. \ DMINISTRAT LA Petitioner, Tom Gallagher, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against Rena M. Hodes. 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 231.262(6) and 231.28(1), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner alleges: JURISDICTION 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 428864, covering the area of Art, which is valid through June 30, 2002. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as an Art teacher at Wesley Matthews Elementary School, in the Dade County School District. MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. On or about April 27, 1999, Respondent used inappropriate discipline techniques when she struck a minor male student A.S. across the face with her open hand. Respondent then berated the student in front of other students. Rena M. Hodes Administrative Complaint 2 of 2 T IOLA’ COUNT 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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. 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 on this_2/ &© day of Lesgerat , 2000. Vom TOM GALLAGHER, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0400 Tom Gallagher Commissioner August 21, 2000 Ms. Rena*Hodes 10581 Southwest 155th Place #1602 Miami, Florida 33196 . CERTIFIED MAIL RE: Finding of Probable Cause ; SSN: 140-36-8855 Dear Ms. Hodes: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 231.262 and 231.28, Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-4.037, Florida Administrative Code (Rules of the State Board of Education), I find that probable cause exists to justify sanctions against your certificate as provided in Sections 231.262(6) and 231.28(1), Florida Statutes, which penalties may include reprimand, probation, restriction of the scope of practice, suspension not to exceed three years, revocation not to exceed ten years or the permanent revocation of your teaching certificate. _An Administrative Complaint, Explanation and Election of Rights forms have been enclosed. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, contact the Office of Professional Practices Services, Florida Education Center, Suite 224-E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 488-2481. Sincerely, =— low Tom Gallggher TG/jh ENCLOSURES Plaza Level, The Capitol © Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 (850) 487-1785 © Fax (850) 413-0378 http:/ /www.fim.edu/doe An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

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