Commerce ISD Rescinds Job Offer to Sam Day After Viral Racist Graduation Text

1 articles · Updated · WFAA.com · May 21

Commerce ISD withdrew its offer to Sam Day one day after he was identified in a viral photo showing a racist text sent during a Farmersville High School graduation.
The message read, "Man Hispanics everywhere ... ICE needs to raid this graduation," and district officials said they rescinded the offer after an internal investigation by the superintendent, police chief, HR and administrators.
Day had been announced as the district's incoming Director of Operations, but Commerce ISD said he was not under contract and had not started work when the offer was canceled.
Caddo Mills ISD, where Day most recently worked as Director of Transportation and Grounds, said the former employee had resigned and that his language did not reflect district values.
Day told WFAA he is seeking legal counsel, while Commerce ISD said it remains committed to a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for its diverse community.

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