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CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs DONALD J. AMMON, 02-001367PL (2002)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 02-001367PL Visitors: 13
Petitioner: CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: DONALD J. AMMON
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Fort Myers, Florida
Filed: Apr. 05, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 30, 2002.

Latest Update: Jan. 31, 2025
- f » STATE OF FLORIDA Pub - EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION 95 Epp OO Beg Piles 1g CHARLIE CRIST, as Pa me Commissioner of Education, up Petitioner, ys. CASE NO). 001-1462-M DONALD J. AMMON, Respondent. / an Ah ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Charlie Crist, as Commissioner of Edication, files this Administrative Complaint against Donald J. Ammon. The Petitioner seeks tle 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 sancticns 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 841202, covering the area of General Science, which is valid through June 30, 2003. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Mathematics Teacher at Academy High School in the Lee County School District. - rl zt faut se Donald J. Ammon ~~ Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 3 MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. During the spring of 2001, Respondent enga zed in a sexual relationship with C.G., @ 17-year-old, female student. On or about March 1, 2000, C.G. left her parents’ home and moved in with Respondent without her parents’ knowledge or permission. On or about March 3, 2001, Respondent and C.G. moved to Iowa without her parents’ knowledge or permission. On or about March 2, 2001, the superintendent suspended Respondent with pay pending an investigation. During March 2001, the superintendent recom mended the school board terminate Respondent. On or about April 6, 2001, Respondent resigned his position effective April 30, 2001. ; STATUTORY VIOLATIC NS COUNT 1: The allegations of misconduct set for-h 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 fo:th herein are in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(f), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent, upon investigation, has been found guilty of personal conduct which seriously reduces his effectiveness us an employee of the school board. COUNT 3: The allegations of misconduct set fcrth herein are in violation of Section 231.2615(1)(@), 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 RULE VIOLAS 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 earning 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 Respon ient has intentionally exposed a*student "to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement. ~~-COUNT 6: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in Violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(h), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respo:ident Has exploited a relationship with & , student for personal gain or advantage. ~ ot Donald J. Ammon ~ Administrative Complaint Page 3 of 3 WHEREFORE, the Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission * impose an appropriate penalty piitsuant to the authority provided in Sections 231.262(6) and 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes, w! ich penalty may include a re primand, 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_ /3 day of 7) 2002. Charlie Crist, as Commissioner of Education, State of Florida

Docket for Case No: 02-001367PL
Issue Date Proceedings
May 30, 2002 Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
May 17, 2002 Motion to Cancel Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
May 02, 2002 Order Granting Motion for Protective Order issued.
Apr. 30, 2002 Petitioner`s Notice of Deposition filed via facsimile).
Apr. 29, 2002 Petitioner`s Motion for Protective Order (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 11, 2002 Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference issued (video hearing set for May 31, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Myers and Tallahassee, FL).
Apr. 11, 2002 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
Apr. 10, 2002 Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Apr. 10, 2002 Notice of Appearance (filed by B. Taylor via facsimile).
Apr. 10, 2002 Request for Subpoenas (filed by B.Taylor via facsimile).
Apr. 08, 2002 Respondent`s Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 08, 2002 Notice of Service of Respondent`s Interrogatories to Petitioner (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 05, 2002 Notice of Appearance (filed by R. Coleman).
Apr. 05, 2002 Administrative Complaint filed.
Apr. 05, 2002 Election of Rights filed.
Apr. 05, 2002 Agency referral filed.
Apr. 05, 2002 Initial Order issued.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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