“Through its investigation, the Kettering Police Department determined that this individual had engaged in inappropriate behavior with more than one Fairmont student,” Denslow wrote.
The staff member was not identified but Denslow said the employee is on unpaid administrative leave pending official termination at the Sept. 16 board of education meeting.
“I want to assure you that this individual will be dealt with appropriately from a legal standpoint by the KPD, and will no longer be a part of our Fairmont or Kettering Schools staff,” she said.
A 22-year-old man was arrested around 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the high school by Kettering police.
“We were made aware (Thursday) morning of a potential inappropriate relationship occurring between a student and school staff member,” said Kettering police officer Cynthia James, the department’s public information officer.
She identified the staff member as Ja’Ce Xavier Nutt and said he was a paraprofessional who worked with students on credit recovery.
“As of now, he has been charged with sexual battery,” James said.
Credit: Kettering Police Department
Credit: Kettering Police Department
A license search on the State Board of Education website shows that Nutt has a one-year educational aide permit in effect through June 30, 2026, which is valid at Kettering City School District.
Denslow commended the students who came forward and stressed how important is is to speak up when they hear or see something that doesn’t feel right or feels unsafe.
“Their willingness to speak up, along with the thorough investigation by the KPD, was critical in ensuring we could take swift and decisive action,” the principal said.
As of 5:30 p.m. Thursday Nutt remained held in the Kettering jail, according to online booking records.
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