POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities have arrested a now-former staff member at Highlands Christian Academy in Deerfield Beach following allegations of inappropriate touching involving students.
Ronison Exavier appeared before Broward Circuit Court Judge Corey Friedman on Tuesday morning.
“If and when you do bond out, sir, you’ll be on pretrial GPS Level 2,” said Friedman during the bond hearing. “I am ordering no victim contact; that applies to both the alleged victims in this matter, no contact with minors. I am granting an exception for family members, and I’m also ordering no presence. You can’t be on or about any Broward schools properties.”
According to the school’s website, the suspect is the Assistant Athletic Director.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a student reported retrieving a lost item from Exavier’s office sometime in October when he “made comments toward her pertaining to her clothing and how she should modify it to show off her buttocks.”
The student then told officials he squeezed her buttocks, calling them “grab-able.”
The student said the incident made her have a panic attack in a restroom. She was overheard by another student who also had an interaction with Exavier this year and in 2024.
According to the second student, this past June, during a stretching session, “[Exavier] positioned himself behind her, got on his knees and pulled her body toward his.” Then, he “placed his groin/genital area against (the victim’s) buttocks for approximately 30 seconds.”
The school released a statement to parents that reads in part:
“The Head of School … was informed by a staff member of an allegation involving inappropriate touching by another staff member toward a student.”
The statement goes on to say that school administrators ‘notified the Florida Department of Children and Families and placed the employee in question on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.”
After meeting with the student who was allegedly targeted, as well as speaking with her family and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, “more allegations surfaced prompting further investigation,” the statement says.
The statement goes on to say:
“Highlands Christian Academy is fully cooperating with all investigative authorities and will continue to provide any necessary support to ensure a thorough and impartial process. The safety and well-being of our students remain a top priority.”
Tuesday afternoon, school officials issued a second statement that reads in part:
“Mr. Exavier has been terminated as an employee and is no longer permitted on the school campus or at any school-related activities.”
Prior to his arrests and based on social media posts, Exavier was congratulated by the school for being an alumni teacher and had called himself “blessed” for the opportunity to coach after a college career-ending injury.
He also posted several inspiration quotes on his social media page, calling coaching a “ministry,” going on to say “somewhere there’s a parent praying for a son or daughter to have a coach in their lives that will help them and love them like their own. Be that coach.”
Parents outside the school said they were concerned by his arrest.
“We’re praying for the victims. We have children so it could be anybody’s child. It’s unacceptable,” said parent Jessica Arellano.
“This is a Christian school. They should check everybody,” said parent Fernando Gomez.
“I’m happy that they reacted fast and quickly,” said parent Tara Albrecht.
Exavier is being held at the Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach on a $75,000 bond.
The 24-year-old faces a slew of charges, including three counts of soliciting to engage in sexual conduct and two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior.
BSO deputies are worried there could be additional victims.
If anyone has information about this investigation, they are urged to contact deputies immediately.
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