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Two teachers resign after students allegedly witness them having sex

By Nancy Bowman, Staff Writer Updated 5:58 PM Friday, June 5, 2009

WEST MILTON — Two Milton-Union schools Middle School teachers have resigned after students allegedly found them engaged in sexual conduct in a school classroom.

The teachers submitted their resignations Friday, May 29, after students said they witnessed the activity during school hours last week.

School Treasurer Chuck Klein said Friday, June 5, Denise Aselage and Raymond Ferrell, both teachers in the district for eight years, resigned. Their resignations were accepted this week by the Board of Education.

Klein said the two were accused of “inappropriate conduct on school property.” He said his understanding was the conduct reported was sexual and the two were seen by some students.

The investigation was conducted by Superintendent Ginny Rammel. She did not return telephone calls on Friday.

Board of Education President Jodi Minneman did not respond to calls regarding the resignations.

The Middle School teachers’ resignations were joined this week by high school language arts teacher Manuel Perez, 42, of Fletcher. He faces a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency or unruliness of a minor for alleged inappropriate text messages to a 17-year-old girl.

Allegations against Perez, who is a soccer coach, were investigated by the Miami County Sheriff’s Office following a complaint by the girl’s parents. Perez filed a denial of the charge Thursday in county Juvenile Court, where a pretrial hearing is scheduled for July.

Perez’ resignation was accepted Friday by the school board in a special meeting.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2292 or nbowman@DaytonDailyNews.com.

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The fact that they quit speaks volumes here.
If innocent they would have fought it out in
court.

Steven
3:24 AM, 6/27/2009

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Yes, it must have been really disturbing to the innocent student witness(es) involved. I wonder what their parents must think of those 2 teachers and the school district? Also, I feel sorry for the innocent families of both teachers involved in these acts. Spouses and children who were blind-sided and will be effected for life.
Let us pray.......................

HOT4Teacher
10:04 AM, 6/11/2009

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I think teachers are the role models, and have sorely let these children down. I would like Mrs. Rammel to sit down with all of her staff and tell them what will and will not be acceptable conduct. That also includes the coaching staff. Some of the things I have witnessed with some the coaches is just as bad as what goes on in the classrooms. The policy has to be changed. As the saying goes... "it takes a village" and we have to start being accountable to our chldren.

MUBULLDOG
6:54 AM, 6/11/2009

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To "observer": They were NOT fired ... they were allowed to RESIGN !!

Even more of a BANG UP JOB!

HOOT4Teacher
3:35 PM, 6/10/2009

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WOW...did I miss something? I thought it was INNOCENT until proven guilty....NOT rumors lead to facts lead to firing? Bang up job, Rammel.

observer
12:54 PM, 6/10/2009

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