April 3, 2017 - Ladies and Gentlemen,
TISD has been the victim of repeated threatening phone calls that have resulted in little more than a disruption to the normal activities of the school day. At this time, agents from law enforcement ranging from local Tenaha police up as high as the Texas DPS and the FBI are working diligently to identify and locate the perpetrator(s). School officials are also working diligently to make adjustments to local policy and reactions to these type of calls as well. These calls are most likely a hoax in nature. However, they are being taken beyond seriously and it is our intention to apprehend the person responsible for these felonious acts.
I would ask that the public in general help us by doing three things:
1) trust that the proper steps are being pursued. While this is and has likely been a hoax of sorts, we are considering it a terroristic threat and also considering all possible threats that could be related to the nature of these calls.
2) relax--- relax when you see or hear of law enforcement on scene. As superintendent, I have requested additional visible law enforcement presence as a show of safety and security. Their presence is to help deter any real threats, but also to be extra sets of eyes and ears to provide further protection for our kids.
3) help- if you hear of anything. If your kids hear anything said, please report it to Mr Jeter. There's a high probability that this is a kid doing this. These threats are occurring at the same time of day each time. The pattern is forming, and a case is building.
Please take heart that I also have three kids here. I will do everything I can to ensure their safety as well as the safety of all of our Tenaha students and staff. There is nothing I want more at this point than to see an arrest and prosecution to the full extent of the law.
Thank you for your trust and continued support.
Scott Tyner
Superintendent
