Cuaruic CRIST _ COMMISSIONER t ae waren 2 Becht lenient oe i i Mr. William Chambliss 1300 South Flamingo Road Davie, Florida 33325 Dear Mr. Chambliss: February 7,2001 7 Ol- 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL “RE: Finding of Probable Cause SSN: 153-38-6934 Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 231.262 and 231.2615, 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 231.281), 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. Please govern yourself accordingly. CC/im | ENCLOSURES Fiona Arantic University Tower 220 S.E. 2x Avenue, #726 Fr. Lauperdate, Fioapa 33301 {954) 762-5322 Fax (954) 762-5197 Sincer, , Charlie Crist THe Carton " : Praza Lever 08 University OF SOUTH Fiorina, S7.PErerssurG CAMPUS POY 248, 140 71H Avenue South St. PeterssurG, Frorina 33701 (727) 553-3730 Fax {727) 553-1033 TauaHassee, Fiorina 32399-0400 (850) 487-1785 © SC 277-1785 Fax (850) 413-0378 © SC 993-0378 hitp://www.fim.edu/doe STATE OF FLORIDA EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, "Petitioner, : : vs. oO . CASE NO. 990-1928-M - WILLIAM C. CHAMBLISS, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against William C. Chambliss. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 231.2615, 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 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner alleges: SDICTION 1. The Respondent holds Florida educator’s certificate 770271, covering the area of physical education, which is valid through June 30, 2002. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a physical education teacher, at Nova High School, in the Broward County School District. MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. On or about January 28, 1999, Respondent acted inappropriately when he pushed a female student down while trying to break up a fight. The student struck a concrete post but was otherwise not significantly hurt. Respondent then used inappropriate language towards the student, using a foul and abusive tone. . ge 2 sae als ali iil aaa William C. Chambliss Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 2 STATUTORY VIOLATIONS ~ COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.2615(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 231.2615(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 7 day of feb: , 2001. CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida

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