A Houston County Judge granted former Ashford Academy headmaster probation, Tuesday morning.
Judge Michael Conway originally sentenced Douglas Bauer to 48 months in the state penitentiary, but suspended that sentence and agreed to grant Bauer probation.
Conway agreed to give Bauer five years probation time with multiple guidelines, including that Ashford Academy board members do not oppose probation, and that the proceeds of Bauer’s home sale be applied to his restitution.
The defense and the state agreed that, to the best of their knowledge, the board members were not opposed to probation.
Bauer’s probation case will be transferred to Texas. Currently, Bauer is employed in Texas. Conway also added in the request for probation that Bauer participate in anti-theft classes if available.
Bauer pled guilty on March 5 to 25 felony charges, including theft of property and possession of forged instruments.
Police believe Bauer made illicit financial transactions related to the school totaling more than $37,000. Bauer admitted to stealing those funds while in charge of the private school.
Each month the board members of Ashford Academy would meet and write personal checks of about $600 each for the school’s debt. Bauer was to use the money collected to pay the school’s bills.
Board members became suspicious when they starting receiving delinquent notices for bills associated with the school
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