Bedford Board hears presentation on revamped district website, Hall of Fame and alumni registry

Jason Sanderson, a district staff member, told the Bedford Board of Education the district’s website has been redesigned to include a digitized Hall of Fame and new alumni features that allow 24/7 access to artifacts and narratives.

"Just wanted to get everybody caught up a little bit on some of the things that have been going on behind the scenes," Sanderson said, introducing the Hall of Fame scans, searchable alumni fields and galleries of decorated athletes. He described plans for a "service corral" registry to recognize graduates who have served in the military, and said the site will permit up to five photos per Hall of Fame entry and searchable filters by year, sport or category.

Board members praised the work and noted the redesign supports the district’s strategic plan by strengthening community connections and making historical records more accessible. The presentation also highlighted athletics materials (photos and categories such as all‑state and state champion), junior‑high undefeated Bronco boards, and plans to add an academic Hall of Fame section after coordinating with building staff.

Sanderson said the alumni registry and Hall of Fame are intended to give alumni and families global access without returning plaques to physical display locations, and to reduce the need for multiple purchases for reunion or recognition purposes. He said the service‑corral feature will be unveiled at the district booth during the Bedford Trade Fair.

The board moved on to other agenda business after thanking Sanderson for the site work and noting the presentation aligned with district communications goals. The meeting continued with routine correspondence, committee updates and several action votes later in the evening.