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Bumpus began his education career around [[1960]]. He earned his B.S. from Bethany Nazarene College and M.A. and Education Specialist degrees from the [[University of Alabama]]. He served as a teacher, principal, director of middle and elementary schools, and director of instruction for Decatur City and [[Jefferson County Schools]]. One of the schools he served as principal of was [[McNeil Junior High School]] in [[Hueytown]]. | Bumpus married his wife, [[Norma Bumpus]], on [[March 5]], [[1955]]. He began his education career around [[1960]]. He earned his B.S. from Bethany Nazarene College and M.A. and Education Specialist degrees from the [[University of Alabama]]. He served as a teacher, principal, director of middle and elementary schools, and director of instruction for Decatur City and [[Jefferson County Schools]]. One of the schools he served as principal of was [[McNeil Junior High School]] in [[Hueytown]]. | ||
Bumpus served as superintendent of Midfield City Schools from about [[1975]] to [[1985]]. He then became superintendent of the Homewood City Schools from 1985 to [[1991]], replacing [[Michael Gross]]. | Bumpus served as superintendent of Midfield City Schools from about [[1975]] to [[1985]]. He then became superintendent of the Homewood City Schools from 1985 to [[1991]], replacing [[Michael Gross]]. | ||
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In 1991, he became the relatively new Hoover City School's second superintendent. He had been was one of only two people pursued for the position. One of the major programs Bumpus spearheaded during his time as Hoover's superintendent was the construction of a third middle school. | In 1991, he became the relatively new Hoover City School's second superintendent. He had been was one of only two people pursued for the position. One of the major programs Bumpus spearheaded during his time as Hoover's superintendent was the construction of a third middle school. | ||
Bumpus announced his retirement in November [[1995]], effective [[May 31]], [[1996]]. Hoover later named | Bumpus announced his retirement in November [[1995]], effective [[May 31]], [[1996]]. Hoover later named its new middle school, a project Bumpus had started, [[Bumpus Middls School|Robert F. Bumpus Middle School]] in his honor. | ||
Bumpus later joined the Hoover school board in [[2003]], but resigned one and a half years into his five-year term. He cited personal reasons, primarily having to do with the care of his siblings who were in nursing homes or suffering from medical problems. | Bumpus later joined the Hoover school board in [[2003]], but resigned one and a half years into his five-year term. He cited personal reasons, primarily having to do with the care of his siblings who were in nursing homes or suffering from medical problems. | ||
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* Towers, Esther Caine. (November 17, 2000, 16:21 CST). ''[http://www.hueytown.org/historical/mcneil_junior_high_school.htm McNeil Junior High School]''. Hueytown Historical Society. Accessed August 6, 2006. | * Towers, Esther Caine. (November 17, 2000, 16:21 CST). ''[http://www.hueytown.org/historical/mcneil_junior_high_school.htm McNeil Junior High School]''. Hueytown Historical Society. Accessed August 6, 2006. | ||
* Fowler, Allison, editor. (1986). ''Heritage''. Homewood High School. | * Fowler, Allison, editor. (1986). ''Heritage''. Homewood High School. | ||
* "Hoover School Head Seeks Third Middle School". (October 28, 1995). | * "Hoover School Head Seeks Third Middle School". (October 28, 1995). {{BN}}. | ||
* "Hoover School Superintendent Bumpus Retires May 31; Farr Named Successor". (November 28, 1995). | * "Hoover School Superintendent Bumpus Retires May 31; Farr Named Successor". (November 28, 1995). {{BN}}. | ||
* "Farr Set To Replace Bumpus As Superintendent". (November 29, 1995). | * "Farr Set To Replace Bumpus As Superintendent". (November 29, 1995). {{BN}}. | ||
* "Bumpus Resigns From Hoover School Board". (October 12, 2004). | * "Bumpus Resigns From Hoover School Board". (October 12, 2004). {{BN}}. | ||
* "Norma Jane (Allen) Bumpus (1934-2016) Obituary". (April 1, 2016). {{BN}}. | |||
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Revision as of 00:06, 15 July 2016
Robert F. Bumpus (born c. 1933) is the former superintendent of the Midfield, Homewood, and Hoover school systems.
Biography
Bumpus married his wife, Norma Bumpus, on March 5, 1955. He began his education career around 1960. He earned his B.S. from Bethany Nazarene College and M.A. and Education Specialist degrees from the University of Alabama. He served as a teacher, principal, director of middle and elementary schools, and director of instruction for Decatur City and Jefferson County Schools. One of the schools he served as principal of was McNeil Junior High School in Hueytown.
Bumpus served as superintendent of Midfield City Schools from about 1975 to 1985. He then became superintendent of the Homewood City Schools from 1985 to 1991, replacing Michael Gross.
In 1991, he became the relatively new Hoover City School's second superintendent. He had been was one of only two people pursued for the position. One of the major programs Bumpus spearheaded during his time as Hoover's superintendent was the construction of a third middle school.
Bumpus announced his retirement in November 1995, effective May 31, 1996. Hoover later named its new middle school, a project Bumpus had started, Robert F. Bumpus Middle School in his honor.
Bumpus later joined the Hoover school board in 2003, but resigned one and a half years into his five-year term. He cited personal reasons, primarily having to do with the care of his siblings who were in nursing homes or suffering from medical problems.
| Preceded by: ? |
Midfield Superintendent c. 1975–1985 |
Succeeded by: ? |
| Preceded by: Michael Gross |
Homewood Superintendent 1985–1991 |
Succeeded by: Edna Snow (interim) |
| Preceded by: Robert Mitchell |
Hoover Superintendent 1991–1996 |
Succeeded by: Jack Farr |
References
- Towers, Esther Caine. (November 17, 2000, 16:21 CST). McNeil Junior High School. Hueytown Historical Society. Accessed August 6, 2006.
- Fowler, Allison, editor. (1986). Heritage. Homewood High School.
- "Hoover School Head Seeks Third Middle School". (October 28, 1995). The Birmingham News.
- "Hoover School Superintendent Bumpus Retires May 31; Farr Named Successor". (November 28, 1995). The Birmingham News.
- "Farr Set To Replace Bumpus As Superintendent". (November 29, 1995). The Birmingham News.
- "Bumpus Resigns From Hoover School Board". (October 12, 2004). The Birmingham News.
- "Norma Jane (Allen) Bumpus (1934-2016) Obituary". (April 1, 2016). The Birmingham News.