Medina teacher charged in investigation resigns: BOE

Celeste Houmard
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MEDINA, Ohio (WJW) — The Medina City Schools Board of Education approved Jason Sturm’s resignation during the regular board meeting on Monday, according to district spokesperson Amy Busby.

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The 41-year-old Medina High School teacher was indicted on two felony charges involving minors. According to a letter written to Medina City Schools parents and guardians by Superintendent Aaron Sable, Strum was placed on paid administrative leave on Nov. 29 amid a police investigation.

According to a press release from the Montville Police Department, Sturm, of Montville Township, was indicted by a Medina County grand jury on Dec. 12 on one count of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person and one count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance. Both charges are second-degree felonies.

According to both the police department and school district, the charges did not stem from a situation involving the district’s students or staff.

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“We understand charges of this nature are distressing, especially in a school environment involving an educator,” the statement said. “We are relieved to know this situation did not directly impact current or former Medina City School District students or staff.”

According to Sable, this is no longer a school matter and is in the hands of the Montville Police Department, the prosecuting attorney and local courts.

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“We are thankful for the diligence and collaboration of the local police and district administration to ensure our students and staff remain safe. We do not have any additional information at this time and will share any new information with you should it become available,” the statement said.

According to police, Sturm was caught as a result of an online tip that was filed through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

This investigation is ongoing.

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