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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2019-2020

Fund: Tourism
Department: Community Services Division: Old Bedford School

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Old Bedford School (OBS) offers a wide variety of community activities to the public with the vision of promoting cultural and
diverse educational programs and entertainment. Cultural events held at the Old Bedford School include Twilight Thursdays spring
concert series, the Regal Opera performance, and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) ISD Art Show. Educational opportunities include the
Heritage Education Program, Drama Camp, and Mad Science Camp. Community events include Murder Mystery Dinners, the annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Family Dinner Theater. The Old Bedford School offers a historic venue for weddings and/or
receptions, birthday parties, reunions, recitals, meetings, seminars, or any other type of special event. The Old Bedford School also acts
as a visitor center for the City of Bedford.

FY 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ The Old Bedford School has experienced long term maintenance issues that have left the building unusable for FY16-17 and FY
17-18 and most of FY 18-19.
∗ The roof repair and interior building upgrades were completed.

FY 2019-2020 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Revitalization
∗ Increase revenue to improve the sustainability of the building and its programs.
Economic Vitality
∗ Position the Old Bedford School as a tourism attraction and elite rental facility to encourage visitors to Bedford.
∗ Increase public awareness of the facility by attending additional bridal shows and being involved in the community.

Transformation
∗ Encourage community-wide heritage education by offering unique family event experiences.

Organizational Excellence
∗ Conduct Old Bedford School satisfaction surveys to better increase customer service.
Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Expand the Old Bedford School program summer programs to include additional activities and/or camps during the summer.
∗ Support the community by offering culturally rich programs and events.
∗ Provide excellent customer service and be a one-stop-shop for a unique wedding experience.

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