Elementary school staff member reaching out to the Reddit community for help and information.
It recently came to the attention of several elementary school staff that an individual involved with the PTA at our elementary school was reportedly connected to a prior criminal case involving a minor who was 17 years old at the time. The individual has been publicly identified in past media coverage as Walter Solomon, a former Preuss School teacher connected to a 2015 case in San Diego, California.
According to information shared by a family member of the alleged victim, the matter dates back to 2015. As parents, our primary concern is the safety and well being of all students participating in school and PTA related activities.
One concern being raised within the community is the screening and background check process for individuals who work closely with children. While Megan’s Law and related public databases are commonly referenced in these situations, we were unable to locate information there and have only found limited public reporting regarding the case.
We are respectfully asking the Reddit community for assistance in locating verified public information, court records, or additional credible sources related to the 2015 matter. Our intention is not to spread misinformation or make accusations, but rather to better understand the situation and ensure transparency and student safety within our school community.
Any factual, publicly available information or guidance would be sincerely appreciated.
https://ucsdguardian.org/2017/06/05/preuss-teacher-convicted-of-molesting-student-family-suing/