me. so that wecan ‘= Attach ths card tote’ Fon the tront space eve Deter? re Foe) oe 2 Aeiao amar 5 Gevtrtennemey 7002 0860 D004 yung Oy13 PS Fonn S811, august 2007 nero ima:IS Cake Ensuring quality educators for Kentucky schools \ Dee pas ‘Standards Boure 100 Airport Road, Ink $or Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 ‘Teleplione: (502) 564-4605 ‘Toll Free: (888) 598.7657 UE (502) 564-7080 November 24, 2004 Mr. Joseph Corey Francis 4 copy of this letter and the Agreed Order will be forwarded to the Division of Certification for their records. If you have any Giuestions, please contact Ms. Brenda Dinking Alllen, Director, Legal Services, at (502) 564-4606, ext. 223, Sincerely, edhe. Susan Leib Executive Director SL/me Enclosure: Copy of Agreed Order ¢: Official File Hon. Alicia Sneed Mr. Gary Seabome, Superintendent, Taylor Co. Schools Division of Certification ‘An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D CCday of November 2004 to: ‘Was hand delivered to: Hon. Alicia Sneed Assistant General Counsel Education Professional Standards Board 100 Airport Road, 3" Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 ‘And was hand delivered to: Hon. Brenda Dinkins Allen General Counse} Education Professional Standards Board 100 Airport Road, 3" Floor Frankfort, KY 40601COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY || KENTUCKY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD AGENCY CASE Ni CERTIFICATE NO, KENTUCKY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL. PETITIONER STANDARDS BOARD. vs AGREED ORDER JOSEPH COREY FRANCIS RESPONDENT. Comes the Petitioner, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (hereinafter “the Board”), by counsel, and the Respondent, Joseph Corey Francis (hereinafter “Francis”), and both parties being duly informed, state as follows 1. Francis is a certified teaches in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, having been issued certificate number| 2, Pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes (*KRS") 161.120 and 161.028, the Board is authorized to issue and control all matters related to teacher certifcation net otherwise delegated to another agency in the Commonwealth, The Board has the sate esponsibility to protect the public from unprofessional conduct on the part of certified teachers and administrators. 3, By letter dated February 27, 2004, Gary N. Seabome, Superintendent of Taylor County Schools, reported Francis to the Board due to allegations that Francis, a teacher et Taylor County School, had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a female student 4. Francis acknowledges that his conduct constitutes a violation of KRS 161 120 and 16 KAR 1:020, the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel, 5. Francis and the Board agree to address this matter by Agreed Order. After being signed by Francis, this Agreed Order shall be presented to the Board with a recommendation for approval from the Board’s chief prosecuting attorney, or her designee, at the next scheduled meeting of the Board following reccipt of the Agreed Order. The Agreed Order shall not become effective until it has been approved by a majority of the Board and signed by the chair of the Board, Francis understands the Board is free to accept or reject this Agreed Order. Francis hereby agrees to waive any right he may have to challenge, based solely on the presentation of the Agreed Order to the Board, the impartiality of the Board to hear the administrative action if, ater review by the Board, this Agreed Order is rejected. Ifthe Agreed Order is not accepted by the Board, it shall be regarded as null and void. Representations and/or admissions by Francis in this Agreed Order, or other settlement proposals, will nt be regarded as evidence against Francis at any subsequentdisciplinary hearing. Francis shall be free to defend himself and no inference will be made against Francis for his willingness to enter into this Agreed Order. $. Following review by the Board of the facts and circumstances associated with the case against Francis, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Certificate numb is Fevoked for a period of fifteen (15) years from the date this order is approved By the Board. Furthermore, Francis is admonished for violating the Professional Code of Ethies by engaging in an inappropriate and immoral relationship with a fifteen year pid female student. This Board reminds Francis that og a teaching professional, he has a duty to uphold the dignity and integrity of his Profession and to maintain a Issuance of any Kentucky teaching or administrative certificate to Francis, or on his behalf, at the conclusion of the fifteen (15) year revocation period is expressly Sonditioned upon Francis providing written evidence to the Board, at the time of application, that he has complied with the following: relationships and/or boundary issues, incurred for the program shall be paid by Francis, Upon acceptance of this agreement by the Board, Francis shall immediately surrender the original and all copies of his certificate to the EPSB, by delivering or ‘mailing to 100 Airport Road, 3" Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, By entering into this Agreed Order, Francis expressly acknowledges that he is fully ‘Respondent Hon. Alicia A: Sneed,“Assistant Counsel Education Professional Standards BoardEntered into thi “g, « Lypender/ BG a = Jia b2 ‘eZ a dia Hag. & ‘ Educition Professional Stands lardsTS :=SC EE p EPSB : EDUCATION PROFESS; widin i 9 F STATON rarer. Providing quality educators for Kentucky schools 100 Airport Roa, ab Floor Frankfort, Rentucky 40601 “Telphon: (502) sé4-460 Till Tre: (888) soe. FRY: (502) 564-7080 May 18, 2004 Based on findings of the investigation, You will be advised of future actions, which include either issuing charges and setting a hearing date, or dismissing the case, Ifyou have questions, please contact Ms, Brenda Dinkins Allen, Director, Legal Services at (502) 564-4606, ext. 223, Sincerely, ay va Susan Leib Executive Director SLime Enclosure: Copy of Order C: Official File Mr. Gary N, Seabome, Superintendent, Taylor Co. Schools Division of Certification ‘An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D. eeCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD IN RE: KENTUCKY TEACHING CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE HOLDE] CERTIFICATE NO: Biven the respondent an opportunity to respond to that complaint, and being otherwise sufficiently advised, makes the following ruling: {The above styled case is dismissed without prejudice, However the dismissal is not based on the actual merits of the cae. If a Speequent related complaint is made, information fom this case may be considered, The above styled case is dismissed. Fre ametts of the case have been considered and form the basis of the Aismissal. No further action may be taken on this complaint, X The above styled case warrants a full investigation, seg guidence, if tue, would indicate that action should be iaken agsinst the certificate. The investigation will examine the credibility ofthe evderee, The teaching certificate has expired: action on the certificate will commence upon reapplication. Admonishment Letter The evidence presented provides s clear indication that the alleged conduct, While not ofa serious nature, did occur. So ordered this the 17® day of May 2004, sasha BY: Susan Leib, Executive Director Education Professional Standards BoardFESSIONAL ‘EDUCATION Paap STANDARDS Bonen (epeatAne 2 3150 O00b $954 yep vary is doses Drgut end udiren oniteversa || X ONO capo raturhe ard oye ; Fed are otf © Sonera geste pce. || Earn tence Te concn oF on the front if space permits, 4 23s; sti] S, Ly ow dan 1. Aitcle Addressed to: = IVES, eter detvery ecaes blow: No -_Joseph Corey Francis “| geen te eerie Dl eeren Mt cise Cl Ratan Racal or Merchancne Oinwred vai O60. Pests obey ie Feqve © mete ta 7on2 3350 a0d% 5954 vEsO 73 Fam GBT, Ago OT Dae arn ar Tammunee ORR RRO e,Huck roressou. Providing quality educators for Kentucky schools 100 Airport Road, sé Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40604 Telephone: (502) 564-4606 Toll Free: (888) 598-7667 FRE (5002) 564-7089 March 5, 2004 ‘Mr. Joseph Corey Francis ned Susan Leib, Executive Director Fiducation Professional Standards Board or then whether further action is necessary. In order to respect the confidentiality of the te holder and witnesses, the Board revic only the facts of the report and rebuttal fRames, addresses, and counties deleted, Ifyou have any questions, please call me at (502) 564-4606, ext. 223, Sincerely, £. - we Brovda Dirkind Med! Brenda Dinkins Allen Director, Legal Services BDA/me Enclosures ‘An Equal Opportunity Employer MiF/D tsEPSB Blan rROrEssion Providing quality educators for Kentucky schools 100 Airport Read, irl Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40604 Telephone: (502) 564-4606 Toll Free: (888) 598-7567 FAX: (502) 564-7080 March 5, 2004 Mr. Gary N. Seaborne, Superintendent Taylor Co. Schools 1209 East Broadway Campbellsville, KY 42718-1549 Re: Joseph Corey Francis Kentucky Teaching Certificate ieee) Dear Mr. Seaborne: We have received your report involving the above named certificate holder. Pursuant to KRS 161.120 and 16 KAR 1:020, a Copy of the report will be provided to Mr. Francis be may file a rebuttal. A summary of the Teport, rebuttal, and other information {from our investigation will be presented to the Education Professional Standards Board, ‘You will be advised of the Board's action at a later date. Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to call me at (502) 564-4606, ext. 223, Sincerely, Brerde Dickind (lec Brenda Dinkins Allen Director, Legal Services BDA/me ‘An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D atTAYLOR COUNTY BoaRD oj 1209 East Broadway Campbalsvite, Kentucky 42718-1549 Phone 27014655371 Fax 270789.3954 GARY N. Seasonye F EDUCATION ‘Superrtrien EGE IVE ox | February 27, 2004 Dr. Susan Leib, Executive Director ‘lucalion Professional Standards Board 100 Aiport Road, 3" Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 Re: Joseph Corey Francis Dear Dr. Leib: Cettified Employee's Name: Joseph Corey Francis Address: Telephone Number: Social Security Number: Position Name: On February 27, 2004, 1 gave Mr. F Fonduct and conduct unbecoming a teacher. A copy of my memorandum to him dated Esbruary 27, 2004 containing a description of f the charges is enclosed. Very truly yours, 1 Seaberne- Gary W. Seabome, Superintendent Enclosure ce: Mr. Joseph Corey Francis ‘An Equal Opportunity EmployerTAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Campeatavas, Renee sa 509 rene 2/3 Feu 70768 050 MEMORANDUM To Joseph Corey Francis FROM, Gary N. Seaborne, Superintendent RE: Private Reprimand DATE: February 27, 2004 On January 28, 2004, I received a report from Gaylon Yarberry, the Principal of Taylor County High School, that you were engaged in an inappropriate relationship with sia scnih grade high school student, which began while she was io the ninth grade, In the presence of Mr. I. jm oi mother, you admitted on January 28, 2004 that you had driven ‘ome, that you had been alone wit in Your apartment, and that you had held hands, hugged, and Kissed fIMMbon numero occasions. Despite your behavior, parents have requested that you be permitted to complete the 2003-04 schoo! year at the High School as long as you have no contact with outside of her activities as a member of the band. and you have committed an intolerable offense. You have Kentucky School Certified Personnel, 16 K-AR, 1:020, Section 1(3)(a)(8), which provides that teachers Shall not engage in any sexually related behavior with a student with or Vithout consent, but shall maintain a professional approach with students Sexutlly elated belivior shall include such behaviors as sexual jokes, eexual famarks; sexual kidding or teasing; sexual innuendo; pressure for dates or sexual favors; inappropriate physical touching, kissing, or grabbing; rape: threats of physical harm; and sexual assault. ‘Your behavior was immoral and constitutes conduct unbecoming a teacher pursuant to KRS 161.790. Due to the nature of your behavior, { would be justified in bringing proceedings agsings yax to terminate your limited contract of employment However, at the request o parents, I have decided to issue you this private reprimand and to allow you to remain in your position for the remainder of the current school year provided you adhere to the following strict guidelines: ‘An Equal Opportunity Employer rt ne ‘Supermiengent Ss1 Outside of her role asa yaaitber of the high school band and your role as assistant band director, you are ty have absolutely no contact with cither in person, by the telephone, indirectly through letters, en a other forms of communication, 2. You must conduct yourselt in a brofessional manner at all times and refrain from any behavior which could ne Sonstrued by any employee or student ng offensive; 3. A copy of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel, 16KAR. 1.021 + is attached. You must thoroughly. review the code of ethics and acknow ledge your understanding and Willingness to fully comply with it Now are also hereby advised that your limited contract of employment will not be crete’ for the 2004-05 school year, ands ©opY of your notice of nonrenewal is Ease. Additionally, 1am enclosing a Sopy of the letter Ihave written to the Education Professional Standards Bong Tegal counsel for the school district advises this letter is required pursuant to KRS 161 120, A copy of this private reprimand will be Placed in your personnel fle, and t wilt ol hesitate to commence proceedings to terminate your limited contract of employment during the current schoo! year if you violuc any of the conditions outlined above Ifyou desire, you may file a written response to nis primand. If you choose to file such + ‘sponse, please do so within ten days of the date Enclosure Treceived a copy of this private Feprimand on the date indicated below, [ have read, undetsiand nd accept th tems and condilions set dag ane memorandum, Meret nen | ye 2/2 /o4 Joseph Corey Frans Dike