Petitioner: DR. ERIC J. SMITH, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: EDNA CHATMAN
Judges: LISA SHEARER NELSON
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Feb. 10, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
11000689_375_02102011_09455300_eSTATE OF FLORIDA EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION
DR. ERIC J. SMITH, as
Commissioner of Education,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 090-2706
EDNA THERESA CHATMAN,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, Dr. Eric J. Smith, as Commissioner of Education, files this Admfr1istrative Complaint against EDNA THERESA CHAtMAN. The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction oftheRespondent's educator's certificate pursuant to Sections 1012.315, 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 1012.796(7), Florida Statutes.
The Petitioner alleges:
JlJRTSDICTION
The Respondent holds Florida Educator's Certificate 737436, covering the areas of Educational Leadership and Elementary Education, which is valid through June 30, 2011.
At all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as an Assistant Principal at Highlands Middle School in the Duval County School Disirict
l',-1ATERIAL ALLEGATIONS
On our about January 5, 2010, the Respondent used a U.S. Mail bulk mail stamp belonging to Highlands Middle School on approximately 300 pieces of personal mail. Specifically, the Respondent mailed out 150 wedding invitations with enclosed, stamped response cards using the school's bulk mail stamp. The Respondent was not authorized to use the bulk mail stamp for personal use and her usage of the stamp was in violation of the bulk mail pemut issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
Filed February 10, 2011 9:45 AM Division of Administrative Hearings
The Petitioner charges:
STATUTE VIOLATIONS
EDNA THERESA CHATMAN
Administrative Complaint
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COUNT 1: The Respondent is in violation of Section 1012.795(l)(d}, Florida Statutes, in that Respondent has been guilty of gross immorality or an act involving moral turpitude as defined by rule of the State Board of Education.
COUNT 2: The Respondent is in violation of Section IO12.795(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 3: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B l.006(4)(c), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has used institutional privileges for personal gain or advantage.
WHEREFORE, based on the reasons set forth herein and in accordance with the Explanation of Rights and Election of Rights forms attached to and made a part of this Administrative Complaint, Petitioner respectfully recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose an appropriate sanction againstthe Respondent's educator's certificate pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 1012.795(1) and 1012.796(7), Florida Statutes. The sanctions imposed by the Education Practices Commission may include, but are not limited to, any one or a combination of the following: issuing the Respondent a written reprimand; placing the Respondent on probation for any period of time; restricting the Respondent's authorized scope of practice; assessing the Respondent an administrative fine; directing the Respondent to emoll in tbe Recovery Network Program; suspending the Respondent's educator's certificate for a period of time not to exceed five years; revoking the Respondent's educator's certificate for a period of time up to 10 years or permanently; determining the Respondent to be ineligible for certification; or barring the Respondent from reapplying for an educator's certificate for a period of time up to 10 years or pem1anently.
EXECUTED on this L7-½,dayof ()c:kb ,2010.
DR. E
J. SMlTH, as
Cllmmii::sionP:r ofFd11r-::it-lon
State of Florida
Docket for Case No: 11-000689PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 13, 2011 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding Respondent's proposed Exhibits to Respondent.
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Jun. 09, 2011 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jun. 09, 2011 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal and Request to Close File filed.
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Jun. 08, 2011 |
Agency`s court reporter confirmation letter filed with the Judge.
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Jun. 08, 2011 |
Letter to Judge Nelson from S. Dawson regarding being a witness filed.
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Jun. 07, 2011 |
Letter to Judge Nelson from Robert Gibson regarding Respondent's exhibits (no exhibits attached) filed.
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Jun. 06, 2011 |
Respondent's Amended Witness List filed.
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Jun. 06, 2011 |
Respondent's Amended Exhibit List filed.
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May 31, 2011 |
Petitioner's Amended Witness List filed.
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May 31, 2011 |
Petitioner's Second Amended Exhibit List filed.
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May 31, 2011 |
Letter to Judge Nelson from R. Weaver enclosing exhibits (exhibits not available for viewing) filed.
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May 23, 2011 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for June 13, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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May 17, 2011 |
Joint Status Report filed.
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May 04, 2011 |
Amended Notice of Taking Deposition (of L. Chatman-Smiley). filed.
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May 04, 2011 |
Amended Notice of Taking Deposition (of D. Williams) filed.
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Apr. 29, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of L. Chatman-Smiley) filed.
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Apr. 29, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of D. Williams) filed.
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Apr. 27, 2011 |
Order Canceling Hearing, Placing Case in Abeyance, and Requiring Status Report (parties to advise status by June 15, 2011).
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Apr. 26, 2011 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Apr. 21, 2011 |
Agency`s court reporter confirmation letter filed with the Judge.
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Apr. 19, 2011 |
Letter to Judge Nelson from Robert Gibson regarding Respondent's Exhibits (exhibits not available for viewing) filed.
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Apr. 19, 2011 |
Letter to Judge Nelson from R. Weaver enclosing exhibits (exhibits not available for viewing) filed.
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Apr. 19, 2011 |
Petitioner's Amended Exhibit List filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Notice of Agreement Regarding Testimony of Dr. Catherine Barnes filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Amended Joint Pre-hearing Stipulation filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Respondent's Exhibit List filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Respondent's Witness List filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Joint Pre-hearing Stipulation filed.
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Apr. 12, 2011 |
Petitioner's Motion to Permit Deposition in Lieu of Live Testimony at Formal Hearing, or in the Alternative, Reconvene Hearing filed.
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Apr. 04, 2011 |
Respondent, Edna Chatman's, Notice of Serving Answers to Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories filed.
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Apr. 04, 2011 |
Respondent's Response to Petitioner's First Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Apr. 04, 2011 |
Respondent's Response to Petitioner's First Request for Admissions filed.
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Mar. 18, 2011 |
Petitioner's Exhibit List (exhibits not attached) filed.
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Mar. 18, 2011 |
Petitioner's Witness List filed.
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Mar. 10, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Carline Smith) filed.
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Mar. 10, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Sabrina Dawson) filed.
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Mar. 10, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Catherine Barnes) filed.
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Mar. 10, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Michelle Willis) filed.
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Mar. 07, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of E. Chatman) filed.
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Mar. 04, 2011 |
Certificate of Service of Discovery filed.
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Feb. 28, 2011 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 28, 2011 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 27, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 21, 2011 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 10, 2011 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 10, 2011 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 10, 2011 |
Agency referral filed.
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Feb. 10, 2011 |
Letter to K. Richards from Agency`s General Counsel requesting administrative hearing and notification of counsel of record.
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Feb. 10, 2011 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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