Petitioner: CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: MICHAEL CHANDLER
Judges: CHARLES C. ADAMS
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Aug. 01, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, October 24, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0400
Tom Gallagher
Commissioner
October 11, 2000
Mr. Michael Chandler
12609 Eaglesham Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32225 CERTIFIED MAIL
RE: Finding of Probable Cause
SSN: 101-48-9166
Dear Mr. Chandler:
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 231.262 and 231.28, Florida Statutes, and Rule
6A-4.037, Florida Administrative Code (ules 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,
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TOM GALLAGHER, as
Commissioner of Education,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 989-2725-C
MICHAEL CHANDLER, . |
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, Tom Gallagher, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative
Complaint against Michael Chandler. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of
the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 23 1.28, Florida Statutes,
and pursuant to Rule 6B-1.006, Florida Adrninistrative 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.
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The Petitioner alleges: ,
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"JURISDICTION
1, The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 5 16812, covering theareasof . :
- Political Science, Social Science and Administration and Supervision, which is valid through June
~ 30, 2001
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at First Coast High School, i
tinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as an Assistant Principa
n the Duval County School District.
Tee During the months of July and August during September 1998, Respondent was:
aware of an incident in which a coach at the First Coast High School fondled and attempted to have
sex with a minor female student L.C. Respondent failed to report the incident as required by school os
board policy, and his duty as an administrator of the school. On or about May 7, 1999, Respondent ens
received a letter of reprimand and was suspended to ten days without pay and had his contract
reduced to a probationary status.
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"attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
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Michael Chandler
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)(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 rules.
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.
secant
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. ;
COUNT 4: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B-
1.006(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to maintain honesty in all
professional dealings.
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
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Commissioner of Education,
State of Florida
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Docket for Case No: 01-003058PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 24, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 23, 2001 |
Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 11, 2001 |
Order issued (the motion to amend the administrative complaint is granted).
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Oct. 09, 2001 |
Amended Administrative Complaint filed by Petitioner.
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Oct. 09, 2001 |
Motion for Leave to Amend Administrative Complaint filed by Petitioner.
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Sep. 20, 2001 |
Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions to Respondent filed.
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Sep. 20, 2001 |
Petitioner`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Sep. 20, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent Michael Chandler filed.
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Sep. 18, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for October 25, 2001; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Sep. 17, 2001 |
Motion for Continuance filed by Respondent.
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Aug. 15, 2001 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Aug. 15, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for October 11, 2001; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Aug. 06, 2001 |
Petitioner`s First Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
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Aug. 06, 2001 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent Michael Changler filed.
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Aug. 06, 2001 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by R. Weaver).
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Aug. 06, 2001 |
Petitioners Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 01, 2001 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 01, 2001 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 01, 2001 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by A. Nelson).
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Aug. 01, 2001 |
Agency referral filed.
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Aug. 01, 2001 |
Initial Order issued.
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