Online petition drive seeks to keep Skutt Catholic speech coach
UPDATED 4:25 PM CDT Apr 07, 2015
OMAHA, Neb. —Students are rallying behind a Skutt Catholic High School teacher who likely won't be returning next fall.
An online petition launched Tuesday morning alleges that Matthew Eledge, an English teacher and speech coach at the school since 2010, is being fired for being in a gay relationship.
Deacon Tim McNeil said while the Archdiocese of Omaha and its affiliated schools never comment on private personnel issues, Eledge wasn't fired, but his contract simply will not be renewed.
Eledge's supporters contend the decision was made after Eledge told Skutt leaders about his engagement to another man.
http://www.ketv.com/news/online-petition-seeks-to-keep-skutt-catholic-speech-coach/32237826
https://www.change.org/p/skutt-catholic-high-school-end-employment-discrimination-against-mr-eledge-and-future-faculty