Robert Bumpus

Robert F. Bumpus is the former superintendent of the Midfield, Homewood, and Hoover School Systems.

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 served as superintendent of the Midfield School System from about 1975 to 1985. He then became superintendent of the Homewood School System from 1985 to 1991, replacing Michael Gross.

In 1991, he became the relatively new Hoover School System'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. The Hoover School System later named their new middle school, a project Bumpus had started, Robert F. Bumpus Middle School in his honor.

Preceded by: Michael Gross	Homewood Superintendent 1985 - 1991	Succeeded by: ?
Preceded by: ?	Hoover Superintendent 1991 - 1996	Succeeded by: Jack Farr
Preceded by: ?	Midfield Superintendent c. 1975 - 1985	Succeeded by: ?

References

• "Hoover School Head Seeks Third Middle School". The Birmingham News 28 October 1995.
• "Hoover School Superintendent Bumpus Retires May 31; Farr Named Successor". The Birmingham News 28 November 1995.
• "Farr Set To Replace Bumpus As Superintendent". The Birmingham News 29 November 1995.
• Fowler, Allison, editor. Heritage. Homewood High School, 1986.
• Towers, Esther Caine. McNeil Junior High School. 17 November 2000, 16:21 CST. Hueytown Historical Society. Accessed 6 August 2006.