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Grant Gaumer, Lindbergh High School teacher and liaison for the Gay-Straight Alliance group charged with having sexual contact with a student
A teacher in St. Louis County is accused of having sexual contact with a minor under the age of 17.
Grant Gaumer, 37, faces two charges of statutory sodomy and one allegation of sexual contact with a student. He was a Lindbergh High School teacher. Gaumer is accused of inserting his penis into the student’s mouth and anus early this year, according to police.
Gaumer taught at Lindbergh High School for eight years and now resides in Glendale, according to authorities. He was also the Gay-Straight Alliance group’s teacher liaison and assistant water polo coach at the school. Due to Gaumer’s extensive interactions with youngsters, St. Louis County Police believe there are more victims.
Gaumer is being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is handling the case.
The following statement was communicated to parents and staff Thursday:
“As a district, we believe it is important to communicate openly with our families, and that is why I am writing today to provide you with information about a sensitive situation.
Today, St. Louis County Police arrested a former Lindbergh High School teacher, and district administrators were notified that the teacher has been charged with two counts of Statutory Sodomy in the Second Degree and one count of Sexual Contact with a Student.
We are deeply troubled by any report alleging that a teacher may have engaged in inappropriate behavior. Our schools are places where students should always feel safe, and we take any allegation of staff misconduct very seriously.
When a parent concern was brought to the district in regard to potential inappropriate conduct, district administrators immediately filed a report with the Division of Children’s Services in compliance with Missouri law, and the teacher was removed from the classroom for the remainder of the school year. We have been in full cooperation with St. Louis County Police and will continue to provide any information or assistance they request.
I cannot state strongly enough that protecting the welfare of all students and providing a safe, secure learning environment is our first priority. If additional relevant information becomes available, the district and authorities will disclose these details as appropriate or permitted by law.
While we are not aware of any additional allegations, I strongly encourage anyone who may have information to contact Lindbergh’s Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Brian McKenney, at bmckenney@lindberghschools.ws or 314-729-2480, and St. Louis County Police Detectives at 636-529-8210.
I understand how important it is for us to communicate openly with you, and I will keep you informed if more details become available.”
Dr. Tony Lake, superintendent of Lindbergh Schools
Last known contact information:
Address: 719 Bismark Ave Saint Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 249-6135
Email: bigmac545@aol.com
