Bedford Public Schools
Bedford Public Schools Web Site
History & Photos of Bedford Public Schools
1. Click here to view the history of Bedford Public Schools.
The source of this information is from a book by Don Adams “Bedford Township Monroe County, Michigan Then and Now” published in 2003. This book is a great source for the history of Bedford Township. Mr. Adams has given me permission to publish the information concerning Bedford Public Schools on this web site. He has also published two other books concerning Bedford Public Schools: “A Bedford Sampler, Lambertville School – A history of School District #4” published in 2004. “Temperance School – A history of School District #2” published in 2004. If you would like to purchase a copy of his books you may contact him at 734-847-8179.
2. Click here to view photos of Bedford Public School buildings from the past.
The source for these photos is from a book by Trudy Urbani “Images of America Bedford Township” published in 2005. This book is also a great source for the history of Bedford Township. Mrs. Urbani has given me permission to publish the information and photos concerning the school buildings on this web site. If you would like to purchase a copy of this book it is available on Amazon. Here is the direct link for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Bedford-Township-MI-Images-America/dp/0738534218
Click on the graphic to read a few large sections of Trudy Urbani's book which is available for preview, including schools and churches, as well as some early history of Bedford Township. The portion about the schools starts on page 45.
Click here to view the Bedford Public School's redistricting map for elementary students for the fall of 2011.
Current Newspaper Articles and Video:
Bedford Now February 3, 2012: "School’s deficit plan passes"
Toledo Blade February 3, 2012: "Dozens urge Bedford against school cuts. Deficit-reduction plan OK'd on 6-0 vote"
Bedford Now December 31, 2011: "Bedford Public Schools and Your Tax Dollars Not at Work"
Toledo Blade April 8, 2011: "Bedford schools mull cost-saving measures"
Toledo Blade April 6, 2011: "School board candidate can ask tough questions" Click here to view video of Bedford Township Board Meeting of April 5, 2011 where school board candidate Sally Dunn spoke during public commentary time.
Toledo Blade March 23, 2011: “Job Actions against cuts called for in Michigan- Teachers’ union says statewide strike possible” " Colleen Jan, head of the Bedford Education Association says she doesn't rule out a strike." Click here to Read complete MEA e-mail to union members concerning job action authorization.
Toledo Blade March 16, 2011: "Snow days lead Bedford, others to lengthen school year"
Toledo Blade March 8, 2011: "Bedford schools' deficit could balloon to $7M -Governor's budget seeks $3M cut in funding"
Toledo Blade March 2, 2011: Bedford schools likely to make up days in June.
Toledo Blade March 2, 2011: Bedford Schools notifies 13 teachers of layoffs. Group is 1st to feel effects of decision to close Smith Road Elementary.
Toledo Blade February 23, 2011: Firm to study cost savings of pooling school bus services.
Toledo Blade January 7, 2011: Bedford Public Schools to close Smith Elementary at end of year.
Bedford Now January 1, 2011: Guest Column by Denzil Bell "Closure was anticipated, planned for."
Bedford Now June12, 2010: "33 retire from Bedford Public Schools"
Toledo Blade June 9, 2010: "Bedford Schools Hires Assistant Superintendent"
Bedford Now May 29, 2010: "Cutting to the Bone, Bedford school board proposes a number of money-saving options at workshop"
Monroe Evening News May 21, 2002: "Bedford unveils potential cuts"
WTOL TV 11 News May 18, 2010: "Bedford School Board Lays Off 46 Teachers"
Monroe Evening News May 11, 2010: "Bedford teachers avoid layoffs — for now"
Fox Toledo May 10, 2010: "No Pink Slips for Bedford Yet" (video from Fox Toledo)
Bedford Now May 6, 2010: "Smith, Brackel secure seats"
Monroe Evening News April 28, 2010: "Two write-ins join race for Bedford board of education"
Toledo Blade April 28, 2010: "2 write-in candidates run for Bedford board. Unions back challengers over outsourcing."
Toledo Blade April 2, 2010: "Bedford bid to cut school workers hit"
Toledo Blade March 31, 2010: "Bedford warns its budget-cut package woefully short of goal"
Bedford Now March 27, 2010: "Bedford still looking to cut Millions"
Financial Reports for Bedford Public Schools:
Click here to view all financial records required under the "Budget & Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting" for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Links to all the financial documents listed below are located on the left side of this page.
The following information is required to be posted on Bedford Public School’s website:
1. The annual operating budget and subsequent budget revisions.
2. Using data that has already been collected and submitted to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), a summary of district or intermediate district expenditures for the most recent fiscal year for which they are available, expressed in the following two (2) pie charts which were provided for the general fund of the district or intermediate district by the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI):
(a) A chart of personnel expenditures broken down into the following subcategories:
(1) Salaries and Wages;
(2) Employee benefit costs, including, but not limited to, medical,
dental, vision, life, disability, and long term care benefits;
(3) Retirement benefits costs.
(4) All other personnel costs.
(b) A chart of all district expenditures, broken into the following subcategories:
(1) Instruction;
(2) Support Services;
(3) Business and administration;
(4) Operations and Maintenance
3. Links to all of the following:
(a) The current collective bargaining agreement for each bargaining unit
(b) Each health care benefits plan, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability, long-term care, or any other type of benefits that would constitute health care services, offered to any bargaining unit or employee in the district
(c) The audit report of the audit conducted for the most recent fiscal year for which it is available.
4. The total salary and a description and cost of each fringe benefit included in the compensation package for the superintendent of the district or intermediate district and for each employee of the district whose salary exceeds $100,000.00.
5. The annual amount spent on dues paid to associations.
6. The annual amount spent on lobbying services
Click here to view The Bedford Public Schools Business Department page.
