FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION F, PHILIP HANDY, Chairman T. WILLARD FAtR, Vice Chairman Members SALLY BRADSHAW Linpa J. Eaps, Ep.D. CHARLES PATRICK GARCIA JULIA L. JOUNSON WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D. May 7, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL Mr. Christopher Wilson RE: Finding of Probable Cause 23344 Croom Road Case No: 012-1523-Q Brooksville, Florida 34601 SSN: Dear Mr. Wilson: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 1012.796 and 1012.795, 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 1012.796(6) and 1012.795(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 Educator 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. Sincerely, Ji ome JH:DA:) ENCLOSURES 325 W. GAINES STREET * SUITE 224-E * TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 + (850) 488-2481 + www. fidoe.org STATE OF FLORIDA EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION JIM HORNE, as Commissioner of Education, Petitioner, vs. CASE NO. 012-1523-Q CHRISTOPHER H. WILSON, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, Jim Horne, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative Complaint against CHRISTOPHER H. WILSON. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of the Respondent’s educator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 1012.795 and 1012.796, 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 1012.795(1) and 1012.795(7), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner alleges: JURISDICTION 1. The Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 665382, covering the area of Social Science, which is valid through June 30, 2003. 2. At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Teacher at Fox Chapel Middle School in the Hernando County School District. MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS 3. Respondent engaged in inappropriate and unprofessional conduct with students. This conduct included the exchange of electronic mail, telephone calls and conversations concerning personal matters. For example: a. During the fall of 2001, Respondent made disparaging remarks concerning A.C.’s sister to her. (A.C. was a 13-year-old, female student at the time.) CHRISTOPHER H. WILSON Administrative Complaint 2 of 5 b. Respondent made disparaging comments through electronic mail about K.S. to her sister A.S. In one electronic mail seen by their mother, Respondent indicated that K.S. had the personality of a bag of rocks. c. Respondent exchanged electronic mail and instant messages with A.B., a female student, in which he asked her such intimate questions as what her bra size was and whether she had had an orgasm yet. 4. During the fall of 2001, Respondent drove A.C., a 13-year-old, female student, home alone without parent permission on at least one occasion. 5. During the fall of 2001, A.C., a 13-year-old, female student, reported to Respondent that she had been sexually assaulted by a man in Michigan. A.C. advised Respondent that no one in her family knew of the attack. Respondent observed self-inflicted cuts on A.C.’s arms. During a telephone conversation on or about November 3 or 4, 2001, A.C. advised Respondent that she was still cutting her arms. Respondent instructed A.C. to bring the knife/blade she was using to cut herself to school, in violation of school board policy. On or about November 5, 2001, A.C. brought the knife/blade to school and gave it to Respondent. Respondent stored the knife/blade in his classroom. In violation of school board policy and state law, Respondent failed to report the allegations of sexual abuse, self mutilation, or the bringing of the knife/blade to school to law enforcement, school authorities, the abuse hotline, or A.C.’s parent. On or about November 9, 2001, Respondent was ordered to have no contact with A.C. pending an investigation. However, by this time, A.C. had become dependant on Respondent and attempted suicide upon learning of the no contact order. 6. Respondent engaged in inappropriate conduct with colleagues during which he harassed, intimidated and threatened them. For example: a. In April 1999, Respondent sexually harassed E.P.S., a female teacher, and intimidated her by threatening her continued employment. The harassment included placing his hands on her breasts and placing her hand on his erect penis. b. Respondent threatened to grind D.M.’s (a female teacher) body up and use it for cattle feed. c. In October 1999, B.M., a football coach, was attending to an injured player during a game. Respondent had already indicated that the player’s mother should take him to the hospital, as no emergency vehicle was called. B.M. administered first aid to the player in an effort to cool him down and reduce his heart rate before his mother took him to the hospital. During this time, CHRISTOPHER H. WILSON Administrative Complaint 3 of 5 Respondent snatched the player off the bench. Although the player was still shaky, his mother was going to take him to the emergency room. As they were leaving, Respondent, who was also athletic director, yelled at B.M. in front of players, parents and student, “If you buck my authority again, you can get your goddamn ass off the field” or words to that effect. d. In September 2001, Respondent argued with C.K., a female teacher, and challenged her to hit him. C.K. left the room visibly upset. After the confrontation, Respondent had a conversation with D.M. in which he threatened to bum C.K.’s house down while she and her family slept. STATUTE VIOLATIONS COUNT 1: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(c), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude. COUNT 2: — The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(f), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been found guilty of personal conduct which seriously reduces his effectiveness as an employee of the school board. COUNT 3: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(1)(i), Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has violated the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession prescribed by State Board of Education rules. 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 health and/or 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. COUNT 6: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(3)(h), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has exploited a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage. COUNT 7: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(4)(c), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has used institutional privileges for CHRISTOPHER H. WILSON Administrative Complaint 40f5 personal gain or advantage. COUNT 8: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(4)(d), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has accepted gratuity, gift, or favor that might influence professional judgement. COUNT 9: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(4)(e), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has offered gratuity, gift, or favor to obtain special advantages. COUNT 10: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(5)(d), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has engaged in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interfered with an individual’s performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which created a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and further, failed to make reasonable effort to assure that each individual was protected from such harassment or discrimination. COUNT 11: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(5)(e), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has made malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague. COUNT 12: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- 1.006(5)(f), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has used coercive means or promised special treatment to influence professional judgments of colleagues. COUNT 13: The Respondentis in violation of Rule 6B.1006(5)(o), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent failed to report to appropriate authorities any known allegation of a violation of the Florida School Code or State Board of Education Rules as defined in Section 231.2615(1), Florida Statutes. CHRISTOPHER H. WILSON Administrative Complaint 5 of 5 WHEREFORE, the Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate penalty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 1012.795(1) and 1012.796(7), 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 HA day of Many , 2003. State of Florida

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