Federal Programs

Ms. Brenda P. Rumley, Director

Welcome to the Federal Programs page for Bessemer City Schools.  In the Federal Programs office, we strive diligently to follow all components and intentions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),  which took full effect during the 2017-2018 school year.  In accordance with ESSA, we provide oversight planning and budgetary reviews of expenditures related to Federal Awards and Grants to 7 public schools and 1 private school in the Bessemer City School District.  New Life School of Excellence is the served private school in Bessemer City.  The Every Student Succeeds Act is based on stronger accountability for results, more freedom for states and communities, proven educational methods, and more choices for parents.

Federal Programs manages the following programs:

• Title I: Improving Academic Achievement for Disadvantaged
     
• Title II:  Supporting Effective Instruction
     
• Title III: English Learners
      
• Title IX: McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
     
• Impact Aid
     
• Title IV Part A: is administered through the Office of Attendance, Safety and Security; Mrs. Linda Roper-Richardson, Director

 Title I School-Wide Schools:

• J. S. Abrams Elementary  
     
• Greenwood Elementary
     
• C. F. Hard Elementary  
     
• Jonesboro Elementary                                       
     
• Westhills Elementary    
     
• Bessemer City Middle School  
     
• Bessemer City High School  

GOAL

The Bessemer City School System receives funding from the Federal government to administer programs under its mandate. The primary goal of Federal Programs is to improve student achievement through increased parental engagement, teacher training, and student services while providing technical assistance to schools.


MISSION

The mission of Federal Programs is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.