BCPEF’s Vision

The Foundation’s VISION is to forge well-educated, productive citizens building a stronger and more prosperous community. This is ensured through strategic support of innovative public education that achieves measurable academic success for all students.

Our Mission

The Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation (BCPEF) is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2004 to partner with Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools to raise community awareness and gain financial support, enhancing teaching and learning. BCPEF supports classroom instruction in 27 schools for over 16,000 students bringing private donors and strategic educational initiatives together to fund supplemental academic programs and targeted professional development not covered in regular school budgets.

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Our Mission and Vision
Are Driven by These Beliefs

an educated public is foundational to a healthy, productive society

every child has the right to be educated to his/her highest level of ability in an environment that fully strengthens the educational process

the local school systems should be financially supported to the extent that they may focus exclusively on the educational process

private financial support should enhance public support of education

private donors to the educational process should be appropriately thanked and recognized for their contributions

BCPEF’s Impact

Current Educational Needs

The sense of urgency to accomplish the results of its vision is all-encompassing for the Trustees of BCPEF. According to the Tennessee Department of Education 2019-2020 Report Card, the average national per pupil spending is $12,612 while Tennessee’s average is $9,989. Locally, public financial support for education has lagged behind state and national levels. Per pupil spending for Cleveland City Schools is $9,718 and for Bradley County Schools is $8,614. The struggle to provide materials, compete and pay for quality teachers and maintain school buildings is constant.

Impactful Solutions

Innovative approaches to address all academic scores, student graduation rates and workforce preparation have been implemented at every level in these two K-12 school systems. STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) laboratories, Cambridge International Curriculum, LEADERS for Life, vertical integration of learning, and AP and early college course initiatives are some of the programs impacting learning and teaching. Ultimately, these approaches impact the future of our students and community.

Investment Through Funding

Funding these initiatives is critical but impossible through normal channels. Therefore, Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation provides support through annual Individual and TEAM Teacher Grants and school or system-wide projects. Professional development for teachers is supported through National Board Certification (NBPTS), FUND for TEACHERS, and LEAD: Leadership Education And Development Fellowship. Individual, corporate, public and private foundation gifts are directed toward programs which match the donor’s interest or intent. Gifts are received in the form of cash, stock, insurance instruments, bequests or multi-year pledges or grants. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all gifts to BCPEF are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Recognizing Generosity

Donor recognition is individualized based on the donor’s preferences. Generally, gifts are recognized on the BCPEF website, school system’s websites, social media, through newspaper publicity, specific events and an annual celebration luncheon. Naming opportunities may be available in situations of significant support.

Integrity Through Accountability

The Foundation is governed by an Executive Committee to ensure it meets its established purpose and the legal requirements of its Charter and By-Laws. The Trustees represent the community broadly and have significant interest in public education. An Executive Director oversees the daily operation of the organization.

Teacher Grant Video Reports Due

BCPEF’s Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission and Vision
Are Driven by These Beliefs

BCPEF’s Impact

Teacher Grant Video Reports Due

Teacher Grant Video Reports Due

BCPEF’s Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission and VisionAre Driven by These Beliefs

BCPEF’s Impact

Our Mission and Vision
Are Driven by These Beliefs