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State Superintendent Of Education Issues Statement On Dale County Tragedy

By: Stephen Crews
Updated: January 30, 2013
Dr. Tommy Bice, State Superintendent of Education said, "First and foremost, we want to convey our deepest regrets to the family of the slain bus driver and at the same time, prepare for the anticipated, safe rescue of our abducted student.

We will continue to work collaboratively with local and state law enforcement agencies in this ongoing investigation.
 
Bice continued, "We will at the appropriate time, complete an analysis of the facts. At this time, our number one focus is the safe return of our student to his parents and to honor the life of our fallen colleague."
 
Bice will be in Dale County tomorrow, to meet with local school personnel.
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