Derby reacts to arrest of former high school principal

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY >> The arrest of former Derby High School Principal Greg Gaillard this week for allegedly stealing more than $13,000 from a union bank account was met with mixed reviews from the community.
Gaillard turned himself in to Derby police Tuesday night, after being served with a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and charged with second-degree larceny.
Police Lt. Justin Stanko said police received a complaint in December from the Derby Administrator’s Association- the union that represents Derby principals, assistant principals and special education supervisors. The complaint states that $13,200 went missing from that account. Gaillard was president of the association, and maintained financial control of the account prior to his sudden resignation Dec. 9, police said.

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