STATE OF FLORIDA PILED EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION 9 _, p “o PH Qs ay CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, VS. KATHRYN A. KILLEEN, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against Kathryn A. Killeen. 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 621052, covering the areas of home economics and middle grades, which is valid through June 30, 2003. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a home economics teacher at Tarpon Springs High School, in the Pinellas County School District. MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. During the 1999-2000 school year, Respondent was in possession of a controlled substance Marijuana, smoked it and shared it with a minor female student, K.F. On or about June 7, 2000, Respondent resigned her position with the Pinellas County School Board. pene rer crremer< wommemmmermmmer ee npee etch ile eH a ik a, Kathryn A. Killeen 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)(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)(4), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent, upon investigation, has been found guilty of personal conduct which seriously reduces her effectiveness as an employee of the school board. COUNT 3: 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 Professionat ~ Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida prescribed by State Board of Education. RULE VIOLATIONS COUNT 4: 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 5: 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 (eb ' 2001. CHARLIE CRIST, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION E i je iP tees HB od DM iSjon pe CHARLIE CRIST ADMINIS Tesi ve COMMISSIONER HE, RINGS | °* February 7, 2001 Ms. Kathryn Killeen Loe ae 3411 Laurel Dale Drive Tampa, Florida 33618 CERTIFIED MAIL RE: Finding of Probable Cause SSN: 500-50-0580 Dear Ms. Killeen: 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 231.28(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. ~ Please govern yourself accordingly. Since Charlie Crist CC/fm ENCLOSURES THe CAPToL . - Florpa ATLANTIC UNiversity TOWER Piaza Lever O8 University oF Sout Fiorina, St.PeterssurG CamPus 220 S.E. 2x Avenue, #726 Tauanassee, Frorpa 32399-0400 POY 248, 140 71H Avenue Sour Fr, Lauoeroate, Frorioa 33301 (850) 487-1785 * SC 277-1785 St. PetersaurG, Florina 33701 (954) 762-5322 Fax (850) 413-0378 * SC 993-0378 (727) 553-3730 Fax (954) 762-5197 Fax (727) 553-1033 hitp://www.fim.edu/doe

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