Warrant: Former Derby High principal allegedly asked detective if theft could be kept quiet

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY >> Details about the arrest of former Derby High School Principal Greg Gaillard emerged Thursday with the release of the warrant, including an alleged admission by Gaillard asking a police detective if the issue with the money he admitted to withdrawing from a union account, and later promising to put back, could be kept quiet.
According to the warrant, Gaillard met with fellow members of the Derby Administrator’s Association in late December, just a couple weeks after he resigned as principal, citing personal reasons. The meeting between Gaillard, Bradley School Principal Mario Ciccarini and Irving School Principal Jennifer Olson occurred as a result of concerns that more than $13,000 was missing from the union bank account.

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Derby High School Principal Gaillard abruptly resigns

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
DERBY >> Beloved Derby High School Principal Greg Gaillard has resigned effective immediately, leaving more questions than answers surrounding the turmoil plaguing the school district.
The following note was posted on the school’s website Wednesday:
“As of December 9, 2014, Mr. Gaillard, for personal reasons, has resigned as principal of Derby High School. The interim administration team beginning Wednesday, December 10, 2014, will be Mr. (Martin) Pascale, Acting Principal, and Deb Almonte and Rachael Artaiz as Acting Vice Principals. We will keep you informed as to any additional information as it becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and have a great day.”

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