STATE OF FLORIDA _ Ag ap EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION “£7 /9 by. | A0KiSI0y 2 CHARLIE CRIST, as beds Tp St ve . ies Ty Commissioner of Education, Nag EL Petitioner, vs. - CASE NO. 001-1188-V GREGORY ADAMS, Respondent. / ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Charlie Crist, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against Gregory Adams. 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: JURISDICTION 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 763527, covering the area of Elementary Education, which is valid through June 30, 2003. 2. Atall times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a 2nd Grade Teacher at William Chapman Elementary School in the Miami-Dade County School District. | anne nee natn Gregory Adams Administrative Complaint : Page 2 of 3 MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS . EOE RUIING ~— 3. On or about November 14, 2000, Respondent and a co-worker inappropriately disciplined M.S., a 9-year-old, second grade student, by using intimidation, terror tactics, and battery. Respondent and his co-worker took the Student into the bathroom to discipline him. Respondent kicked the door of the bathroom stall and punched the walls. Respondent grabbed the student by his neck and placed his head near the toilet bowl and flushed the toilet, while Saying that the student’s life was going down the toilet like water. Respondent and/or his co- worker took the student to the Staircase and told him that if he told anyone what occurred in the bathroom they would kill him by putting him on the ledge of the second floor and pushing him off the ledge and/or down the Stairs. Respondent and/or his co-worker told the student that if he misbehaved again they would pull his teeth and tongue out and break his fingers off. Respondent and/or his co-worker made the student stand on one foot and pretended to push him down the stairs. The student was placed in fear by Respondent and/or his co-worker. Respondent failed to report his co-worker for child abuse. On or about November 16 or 17, 2000, Respondent was assigned to an alternate work site. On or about March 14, 2001, the Miami-Dade County School Board suspended Respondent without pay and initiated dismissal proceedings against him. - STATUTORY VIOLATIONS SAAS VIOLATIONS ... COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(c), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. ; : ; COUNT 2: 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 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 Teasonable > effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to leaming 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. Gregory Adams Administrative Complaint Page 3 of 3 WHEREFORE, the Petitiénér 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 27 dayof_w<) u by 2001. Charlie Crist, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION % ass M & Ng o : is ‘9 A: ) Q Sane” . Oty Ws, isoy © CPS oS CHARLIE CRIST “Ge Ms CoMmMISSIONER July 27, 2001 Mr. Gregory Adams 17856 Southwest 114 Avenue Miami, Florida 33157 CERTIFIED MAIL RE: Finding of Probable Cause SSN: 262-65-4488 Dear Mr. Adams: 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 231.2615(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. Please govern yourself accordingly. Singefely, f . / Charlie Crist CC/fm ENCLOSURES a ~ . : THe Cariron _ Frortpa Atannic University Tower Puaza Lever 08 Universtry oF SouTH F:caipa, ST.PETERSBURG CamPus va, 220 S.E. 2no Avenue, #726 © Tauanasseé, Fiorina 32399-0400 | POY 248, 140 71H Avenue Sout _ Fr. Lauperoate, Fiorina 33301 (850) 487-1785 © SC 277-1785 Sr. Petersa.ec, Froripa 33701 (954) 762-5322 Fax (850) 413-0378 * SC 993-0378 (727) 553-3730 Fax (954) 762-5197 : Fax (727) 553-1033 mes http://www. firn.edu/doe | 1 i

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