Former Principal's Trial Delayed Due to Judge's Illness
Jim Walters will have to wait until September for resolution.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Lemay Child and Family, Point Elementary Compete for $15,000 Online
St. Louis nonprofits are all vying for money through Monsanto's Grow St. Louis competition.
Four local organizations are competing for $15,000 and need your votes online. Lemay Child and Family Center and Point Elementary School both have projects in the running that could benefit South County children. Sunny Hill and Girls on the Run are also competing. Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis competition awards $15,000 to the top vote-getter online. Second and third places receive $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. The contest is open to nonprofits and voting runs until Aug. 26. Supporters can vote once per day at this website. Here’s information about the projects: Lemay Child and Family Center would use the money for their new outdoor learning center. The $600,000 project combines traditional playground equipment and natural elements to …
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Jim Walters Trial Delayed Due to Judge's Illness
The former Point Elementary School principal will have to wait until September for resolution.
In a case of pure bad luck, Jim Walters' trial is delayed again because the judge is sick, Walters' attorney Neil Bruntrager told Patch. Walters was scheduled to appear in front of Judge James Wahl at the St. Louis municipal courthouse Tuesday afternoon. Walters, the former principal of Point Elementary School, was issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation March 16 from a park ranger at Forest Park in St. Louis. The ranger "observed subject Walters grab his genitals while talking to a man in a vehicle who later confessed to what was happening," he stated in the ticket. The judge's earliest available time is now Sept. 25, Bruntrager said. The trial has been rescheduled for that day. Bruntrager requested another judge so the trial could…
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Jim Walters Set for 'Indecent Conduct' Court Date Today
The former Point Elementary School principal is due in court Tuesday; Walters' attorney Neil Bruntrager said in July he has no reason to suspect the trial wouldn't happen today.
Former Point Elementary School principal Jim Walters is due to appear in court Tuesday after being issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation in March from a park ranger at Forest Park in St. Louis. Sign up for breaking news alerts or follow our Facebook page for updates. The ranger "observed subject Walters grab his genitals while talking to a man in a vehicle who later confessed to what was happening," he stated in the ticket. After two continuances, a trial date was set for July, but because of a scheduling conflict with the courts, the trial was moved to Aug. 14. Walters' attorney Neil Bruntrager said in July he has no reason to suspect the trial wouldn't happen Tuesday. Walters denies all wrongdoing, Bruntrager said, and wouldn't …
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Jim Walters Trial Delayed Until August
The former Point Elementary School principal was due in court on Thursday, but the trial has been continued.
There’s still no resolution for Jim Walters, the former Point Elementary School principal who was issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation in March. Walters was due in court Thursday, but because of a scheduling conflict with the courts, the trial was moved to Aug. 14. On March 16, Walters was issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation from a park ranger at Forest Park in St. Louis. The ranger "observed subject Walters grab his genitals while talking to a man in a vehicle who later confessed to what was happening," he stated in the ticket. Walters denies all wrongdoing, Bruntrager said. He wouldn't comment beyond that. "I firmly believe that he'll be completely vindicated in this matter," he said in April. The Mehlville school board …
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nancy fletcher
5:46 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Maybe because Mr Walters has made a connection to our community during his time here at Point. I for one and many others I believe continue to care about him and his family and want to believe in his innocence unless and until he is PROVEN guilty of anything inappropriate. I dont wish any sensational built up news reports just the facts as they occur in court. Praying for Jim and his family that … more ›
Friday, June 22, 2012
Updated: New Principal Hired at Point Elementary; Walters No Longer Employed by District
The school board voted Thursday to terminate Walters' contract. Dr. Dan Gieseler comes to Mehlville from Ballwin Elementary School in the Rockwood School District, where he was an assistant principal.
Updated at 10 a.m. The Mehlville school board voted unanimously in a closed meeting Thursday to terminate Point Elementary School Principal Jim Walters' employment with the district. The board hired Dr. Dan Gieseler as the principal of Point Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year. On March 16, Walters was issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation from a park ranger at Forest Park in St. Louis City. The ticket said the ranger "observed subject Walters grab his genitals while talking to a man in a vehicle who later confessed to what was happening." Walters was placed on paid administrative leave March 26 and in May, Knost said the principal would not return to Point. Neither Board President Venki Palamand nor the …
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Daniel Carter
2:02 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012
So he hasn't gone to trial yet, but he was already fired. I thought the US worked under an innocent until proven guilty system... more ›
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Jim Walters Won't Return to Mehlville's Point Elementary
A late-evening email on Saturday informed Mehlville families that Dr. Jim Walters won't be returning as principal of Point Elementary School. Eric Knost, superintendent of the Mehlville School District, alerted parents to the news at 8 p.m.
Jim Walters Won't Return to Point Elementary School in Mehlville
A late-evening email on Saturday informed Mehlville families that Dr. Jim Walters won't be returning as principal of Point Elementary School. The nature of Walters' departure is unclear.
A late-evening email on Saturday informed Mehlville families that Dr. Jim Walters won't be returning as principal of Point Elementary School. Eric Knost, superintendent of the Mehlville School District, alerted parents to the news at 8 p.m. Whether Walters resigned or was terminated by the district is unknown. (Wake up to the most important Mehlville-Oakville news each morning by signing up for our daily newsletter.) Walters is scheduled for a trial on July 26 after being issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation on March 16 in Forest Park. A park ranger "observed subject Walters grab his genitals while talking to a person in his vehicle," the citation notes. A copy of the citation is attached to this article. Walters' lawyer, Neil …
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Trial Date Set for Point Elementary Principal
An attorney representing Point Elementary School principal Jim Walters requested a trial, which was set for July 26.
Point Elementary School principal Jim Walters is scheduled for a trial July 26 after being issued a lewd and indecent conduct citation March 16. A park ranger, "observed subject Walters grab his genitals while talking to a person in his vehicle..." the citation said. The incident reportedly occurred in Forest Park at McKinley and Concourse Drive. Walters' lawyer, Neil Bruntrager of Bruntrager and Billings law firm, requested the trial and continuance from the May 8 court date. Attorneys typically request trials when they plan to enter a not-guilty plea for their clients, Court Administrator Cathy Ruggeri-Rea said. Walters was scheduled to appear in front of Judge James Wahl at the St. Louis municipal courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. Wahl…
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bob hill
1:56 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012
John So he is guilty because he likes to jog in Forest Park and because your busy you think its to far to drive. Great logic. Also quite obvious your wife wears the pants at your house. more ›
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Photos: Rams Player Recognizes Point Elementary School
Linebacker Josh Hull was on hand for the Missouri School of Character Presentation.
Monday, Rams linebacker Josh Hull joined staff and students to recognize Point Elementary School for achieving Missouri School of Character status.
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Jeff kuntze
10:12 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
This is ridiculous, the man has had his life turned upside down all because some park ranger wanted to prove a point? This has been going on since March or over 6 months and he has yet to have his day in court. The justice system is really messed up. Hope he lands on his feet, but Mehlville not sticking by him is a little bit sad. more ›