Parents of students at Kettering Fairmont Middle School gathered with News Center 7 reporter Kylie Bridgeman on Thursday to discuss the district’s handling of a reported sexual offense that occurred in a locker room after school on Oct. 14.
Incident details
The Kettering Police Department provided a report indicating that an anonymous student reported inappropriate touching and exposure of another student in the school’s locker area. The incident took place after regular class hours, prompting a police investigation.
Parental concerns
“We just knew something happened. It involved the police. We didn’t know how serious it was and didn’t provide any details about specifically what happened in the instance,” said Justin Lebrun, a parent of two middle‑schoolers. Lebrun and other parents said they were left without sufficient information to address the situation at home.
School district response
Kettering City Schools sent an email to families acknowledging the rumors and confirming that the district is aware of the distress the incident has caused. The message read, “We know that information and rumors about this incident are circulating among students and families. We recognize that this situation is distressing and may lead to sensitive, uncomfortable conversations at home.”
Parents indicated they would like the district to provide clearer guidance on how to discuss the matter with their children and to outline any steps being taken to ensure student safety moving forward.
Next steps
The investigation remains ongoing, with Kettering Police continuing to gather information. The school district has not released further details pending the outcome of the investigation. Parents said they hope for a transparent update soon, so they can better support their children during this difficult time.
Community members are encouraged to stay informed through local news outlets and school communications as the situation develops.
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
