I have recently been informed of the issues concerning Jack
Daley and the Gilroy Unified School District, as I have been out of
town attending college, and I have done the research available on
the Dispatch’s website concerning the matter.
Dear Editor,
I have recently been informed of the issues concerning Jack Daley and the Gilroy Unified School District, as I have been out of town attending college, and I have done the research available on the Dispatch’s website concerning the matter.
I am greatly distressed to find that such a man of stature and integrity, as I have know Mr. Daley, could been be dismissed from the position of athletic director at Gilroy High School based on information that is “not available to the public,” as School Board President Rhoda Bress commented in an article published May 23 in this paper.
In the joint statement provided by Superintendent Deborah A. Flores and School Board President Rhoda Bress, the declaration was made that “even though no one but Mr. Harrison is to blame for his inexplicably reckless actions, we know that, collectively, we can and must do better for our students.” Removing Jack Daley from position of AD at GHS is a step in the opposite direction.
I am a graduate of the GHS class of 2007 and I have had the blessed opportunity to work with Mr. Daley on several occasions as junior class treasurer 2006, athlete on the freshman basketball team 2004, varsity swim team 2005, 2006, and 2007, and to coordinate with him regarding several events and school functions. During my time at GHS, I grew to respect and love Mr. Daley as a man who deeply cares for the students under his guidance and would make sacrifices in his personal life to see that his students receive nothing but his best.
My understanding of Mr. Daley’s sacrifice and concern is exemplified in the news article posted in this paper on May 26 by Staff writer Blair Tellers stating that, “Mr. Daley learned about what happened to Mr. Harrison while he was at home, with his family, on the weekend. He immediately took steps to address and deal with the situation, focusing on the safety and well being of the students. He personally drove down to Southern California and drove the students back home, after they were done with their track meet.” This is the Mr. Daley that I know, this is the Mr. Daley that the GUSD fired.
I know that the GUSD is faced with a lot of pressure and some tough decisions, but I pray that justice would prevail, that truth would come to light, and that Daley family may find peace amidst the chaos. Mr. Daley, you have my prayers and support!
Aaron Moon, Gilroy
