Article updated: 9/4/2012 9:10 PM

Superintendent: Dist. 203 community has been supportive

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New Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges was joined by his wife Jill and daughter Sara, 9, at a meet-and-greet reception Tuesday. Board President Mike Jaensch, left, said the school board is fully behind Bridges, despite state officials' criticisms last week of Bridges and other former West Aurora District 129 officials who may not have immediately reported sex abuse allegations in 2010.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

New Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges chats with State Representative Darlene Senger at a meet-and-greet reception on Tuesday.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

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New Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said Tuesday he's received an overwhelming amount of support from the community. He made his first public appearance since revelations surfaced last week that he and other West Aurora District 129 officials may not have immediately reported sex abuse allegations in 2010.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

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New Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said he's received an overwhelming amount of support from the community, during his first public comments since revelations surfaced that Bridges and other West Aurora District 129 officials may have failed to report a possible sex abuse case immediately. "I've felt welcome and part of this community and this school district since day one," Bridges said.

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