Bedford Public Schools
Bedford Public Schools Web Site
Quick Links: Wayside School
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.
Click on the logo to the left to read the history of Bedford Public Schools (13 pages from the book by Don Adams)
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 read the story that appeared in the Bedford Courier January 16, 1973 "The Little French School By The Wayside"
(Newspaper article courtesy of Elaine (Berger) Gibson BHS '62)
Bedford Public Schools Board of Education:
Click here for info concerning how to contact members of the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education
Click here for the Bedford Public Schools Web Site
Quick Links: Video Bedford Express Robotics
September 2016
Click on the graphic to the left to view a larger copy of the article.
Click here to view video coverage by WTOL TV-11 concerning the new safety improvements by Bedford Public Schools.
Click here to view Bedford Public Schools Facebook Page which has additional information concerning the safety improvements.
August 2016
Click here to view additional information concerning each of the candidates.
April 2016
Bedford Schools Named in Transgender Discrimination Probe
M-Live April 7, 2016 Michigan school district under investigation for discrimination against transgender students
Monroe News April 7, 2016 Bedford Schools under investigation for possible discrimination. Bedford Public Schools is under federal investigation for the possible discrimination of transgender students.
13abc Toledo, April 8, 2016: Bedford Schools named in transgender discrimination probe
Toledo Blade April 8, 2016: Bedford Schools under U.S. investigation
Bedford School Board Seeks Input Concerning Future Bond Proposals:
Toledo Blade August 11, 2014: Rousselo named Bedford High principal; Board selects other hires, OKs levy issue
Bedford Now August 8, 2014: Bedford To Seek Renewal Of Sinking Fund Levy
Toledo Blade August 4, 2014: Bedford levy likely on tap for November; Board expected to OK proposal
Toledo Blade July 14, 2014: Bedford school board to craft plan
Toledo Blade June 23, 2014: THE PEOPLE SPEAK OUT; Bedford advised to pare down school levy; Board told at meeting similar plan also will fail ( This article includes info concerning "Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility")
Bedford Now June 20, 2014: School District Out Of Deficit At Conclusion Of School Year
Bedford Now June 18, 2014: Bedford Residents Raise Concerns Over School District’S Bond Issue ( This article includes info concerning "Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility")
Toledo Blade June 9, 2014: Bedford school board to seek levy request input
Toledo Blade June 9, 2014: Bedford schools board buys 10 buses
Bedford Now June 6, 2014: Board Seeks Input On Bond Proposal
Toledo Blade June 2, 2014: "Bedford Education Board to discuss levy defeat; Officials to seek what public will agree to fund. "
Election results for the May 6, 2014 Bond Proposal:
Toledo Blade June 2, 2014: "Bedford Education Board to discuss levy defeat; Officials to seek what public will agree to fund. "
Toledo Blade May 6, 2014 (10:00 p.m.): "Bedford Schools superintendent concedes school levy lost"
Monroe News May 6, 2014 (10:30 p.m.): "Election results: Bedford Public Schools bond issue" A breakdown of the vote with six of eight precincts reporting, 2,187 voted "Yes" to approve the bond while 3,717 voters selected "No".
13abc Toledo May 6, 2014 (11:00 p.m.): Election Results
Monroe News May 6, 2014 (11:15 p.m.): "Election results: Bedford Public Schools bond issue FINAL " With all eight precincts reporting, 3,085 voted "yes" to approve the bond while 5,146 voters selected "no". There was a 34.2 percent voter turn out.
Toledo Blade May 7, 2014: "Voters reject Bedford school funding"
Bedford Now May 7, 2014: "Voters Say "No" To $70.35 Million Bond"
13abc Toledo May 7, 2014: Voters reject Bedford $70 million school bond request
Toledo Blade May 8, 2014: "Schools told ‘no’ in primary likely to ask voters again"
Monroe News May 8, 2014: "Letter to the Editor by Mike Jacobs "Voters Must Watch Bond Proposals To Maintain Focus"
Monroe News May 9, 2014: Editorial "Bedford's "Vision" Requires Revision
Bedford Public Schools Bond Proposal for May 6, 2014
Click here to read and/or print a copy of the ballot for the May 6, 2014 bond proposal.
Where do you vote? Click here to view a current map of Bedford Township Voter Precincts.
Michigan Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Voters should take a picture identification, such as a driver's license with them. Click here to view a list of other types of identification that are accepted in Michigan.
Click here to view other information concerning elections in Bedford Township.
Click here to view the complete details concerning the Bond Proposal to be voted on May 6, 2014
Video of Building Tours & Discussion Sessions Concerning the Bedford Public Schools Bond Proposal for May 6, 2014
Newspaper Articles concerning the Bond Proposal:
Monroe News April 30, 2014: Click here to read the three Letters to the Editor that were written by the Bedford Township residents concerning the May 6 th Bond Proposal. Here is a list of the letters:
“Bedford bond plan poorly conceived, not justified” by Steven R. Lennex
“Bond needed to give youth safer, healthy schools” by Kate Schmus
“Senior center talk complicates matter” by Carol Frederick
Bedford Now April 26, 2014: “Looking Long-Term: Bedford Schools Hopes To Alleviate Tight Quarters, Safety Issues With Bond” (Part 1 of 2)
Monroe News April 24, 2014: Click here to read the 3 Letters-to-the-editor listed below:
“Bond proposal would benefit students and seniors” by Larry Thompson
“Invest in our youths’ future by maintaining schools” by David Warner
“Bettering schools is worth sacrifice” by Bruce Gonring
Bedford Now April 18, 2014: Bedford Hears Plan To Shift Programs To Temperance Road. The building is slated to be razed but officials say it could be used for the senior center and for programs housed at the former Smith Road Elementary School.
Monroe News April 17, 2014:
Letter to the Editor by Ken Garn “Vote ‘no’: Bedford bond proposal is one tax increase that we can control”
Monroe News April 16, 2014: Letter to Editor by
Karen Crosslin “Bond proposal to rebuild schools more about status that education”
Toledo Blade April 14, 2014: Bedford board seeks levy to upgrade schools. Officials lead public tours to highlight deficiencies
Monroe News April 11, 2014: Three Letters to the editor were published concerning the bond proposal. Click here to read the following letters:
"Comments made on Bedford bond overlook the facts" by Sandy Kraine
"Bedford schools at end of life span; vote yes on bond" by Michelle German
"Invest in youth, our No.1 asset" by Mike and Beth Wachtell
Monroe News April 10, 2014: Letter to Editor by Lauren Goforth "Take it from a Bedford student, the school bond proposal is sorely needed"
Monroe News March 31, 2014: Letter to Editor by Michael Lawrence "Bedford Schools’ future shouldn't’t rest in new buildings, but in technology”.
Toledo Blade March 31, 2014: Bedford schools revs up campaign
Monroe News March 28, 2014: Letter to Editor by Jennifer Harpel “Bedford Schools’ bond proposal well researched, benefits students"
Monroe News March 21, 2014: Letter to Editor by
George E. Sailer of Temperance “Bedford Schools millage request just another example of poor spending”
Monroe News March 20, 2014: Letter to Editor by R. LaMar Fredrick "Numbers don’t support the need for Bedford Schools’ ‘reinvention plan’"
Bedford Now March 14, 2014: Bedford Residents Turn Out To Ask Questions About District’S May 6 Bond Issue Request
Bedford Now February 21, 2014: Board Of Education Votes To Add Bond Proposal To May Ballot
Facebook pages, forums and web sites where the BPS Bond Proposal is being discussed:
Bedford Yes - Advocates for Bedford Township Michigan (Facebook Page)
Bedford Public Schools (Facebook Page)
Bedford Township Fire Department And Board Forum (Facebook Page)
Bedford Now Chatter (Forum)
Bedford Public Schools (Web Site)
If you grew up in Bedford Township, MI, you might remember (Facebook Page)
Bedford Township, Michigan Community (Facebook Page)
Bedford Strong (Facebook Page)
Current Newspaper Articles and Video:
May 2015
BHS to celebrate 50th Anniversary
On September 25 th & 26 th the Bedford High School Alumni will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the current high school building located at the corner of Dean and Jackman Roads. Click on the photo at the left to view the most up-to-date information concerning the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
April 2015
Bedford Express Robotics Team Wins 2015 Michigan State Championship
Click here to view the Bedford Express Robotics Team web site.
Click here to view the history of the Bedford Robotics program
Click here to view FIRST Robotics Team 1023 Bedford Express Facebook page.
Click here to view the Bedford Express Robotics Boosters (BXRB) Group web site.
Media Coverage:
Bedford Now March 27, 2015: Bedford Robotics Team Ranked No. 1 In Michigan
Toledo Blade April 12, 2015: Bedford robotics team takes state title Bedford Express from Temperance was best of 102 Michigan teams
NBC24 Toledo April 12, 2015 Bedford robotics earn top crown in Michigan
Bedford Now April 14, 2015: Robotics Team Headed To 2015 World Championship
Bedford Now April 20, 2015: Bedford Express Team 1023 Heading To St. Louis
Bedford Now April 28, 2015: Bedford Express Gets To Semifinals At World First Robotics
Bedford Now July 21, 2015: Bedford Express Wins Key Off-Season Competition
Toledo Blade July 27, 2015: Bedford H. S. robotics team tops elite field in Indiana
Toledo Blade August 11, 2014: Rousselo named Bedford High principal; Board selects other hires, OKs levy issue
Bedford Now August 8, 2014: Bedford To Seek Renewal Of Sinking Fund Levy
Toledo Blade August 4, 2014: Bedford levy likely on tap for November; Board expected to OK proposal
Bedford Now June 20, 2014: School District Out Of Deficit At Conclusion Of School Year
Bedford Now June 18, 2014: Bedford Residents Raise Concerns Over School District’S Bond Issue
Toledo Blade June 9, 2014: Bedford school board to seek levy request input
Toledo Blade June 9, 2014: Bedford schools board buys 10 buses
Bedford Now June 6, 2014: Board Seeks Input On Bond Proposal
Toledo Blade June 2, 2014: "Bedford Education Board to discuss levy defeat; Officials to seek what public will agree to fund. "
Bedford Now March 8, 2013: "Bedford Board Votes To Close Temperance Road"
Toledo Blade March 8, 2013: "Bedford Public Schools Board of Education OKs closing of Temperance Road Elementary"
Bedford Now February 23, 2013: Letter to Editor by Jon Whitman "Students deserve better than status quo "
Ann Arbor News February 20, 2013: "Bedford principal: Administrators communicating about investigations into Pioneer altercation"
Bedford Now February 20, 2013: "Bedford Officials Address Alleged Basketball Incident"
Bedford Now February 14, 2013: "Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Search Now At Two"
Toledo Blade January 7, 2013: "Bedford school board starts year. New members take oaths; officers elected."
Toledo Blade September 17, 2012 "Retiring Bedford superintendent reflects on his tenure"
Bedford Press May 7, 2012: "Area loses a great community member whose desire was to make Bedford a better place to live"
Monroe Evening News May 3, 2012: "Former School Board Member Was Great For Bedford"
Bedford Now May 2, 2012: "Local education advocate Williams dies"
Toledo Blade May 2, 2012: " Kay S. Williams, 1941-2012: Ex-school board member elected to national post"
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 2011-2012. 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 web site:
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.
