Michael C. Bates
Experienced Educator
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
Over twenty years of experience as an educator, and district level leader with proven leadership skills in the Memphis Community. Strong background in developing and designing professional development. Well adapt at providing oversight, leadership, and direction on compliance matters, school leadership, and OCR. Very skilled in developing data supported solutions using fact-based logic with the ability to simplify complex analysis to present to broad audiences. Knowledgeable Compliance Manager with documented success in developing policies, leading training programs and managing reporting to achieve compliance. Methodical with exceptional presentation and communication skills. Strong background working with federal and state regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Manager-SEED
Memphis Shelby County Schools
04.2022 - Current
- Conducts non-compliance investigations, ensures corrective/safety measures,
- Provides Title IX,VI,and II 504, Mandatory Reporting guidance, Bullying & Harassment collection, OCR
- Managed and ensured compliance with over 1683 OCR investigations (Title II, VI, IX, 504). Managed and conducted over 8 OCR Trainings. Managed and presented over 8 monthly Compliance/SEED monthly reports for Chiefs and Asst. Superintendent. Processed over 6 inter-departmental grievances. Aids in supervising over $16 million in grant funds.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Evaluated staff complaints, processes, and all other aspects of interdepartmental grievances.
Chief of Schools and Student Support
Achievement School District
7 2020 - 4 2022
- As the Chief of Schools and Student Support I provided leadership and management in administering, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating guidance programs, discipline services, and attendance services for the purpose/s of implementing and maintaining student support service programs and services in conformance with district and state objectives, providing written support and/or conveying information and serving as a resource to schools and other departments.
- Additionally, The Chief of Schools lead, managed and supported 4 Achievement School Principals across aspects of the Leadership Framework.
Director of Student Support
Achievement School District
12.2019 - 06.2020
- As the Director of Student Support Services I provided leadership and management in administering, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating guidance programs, discipline services, suspension reduction support, and attendance services for the purpose/s of reducing chronic absenteeism. Implemented and maintained student support service programs and services in compliance with district and state objectives; providing written support and/or conveying information and serving as a resource to schools and other departments.
Principal
Shelby County Schools
06.2004 - 12.2019
- Served as Principal for five schools (2 High Schools and 3 Middle Schools) under the general direction of the Instructional Leadership Director.As the principal, I served as the chief administrative officer of the school and was responsible for the management, supervision and operation of a secondary school; provided educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the district.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
Austin Peay State University
Master’s Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Freed-Hardeman University
Skills
Organizations Honors Affiliations
- School was named to the coveted State’s Celebration List for making AYP two consecutive years 05 and 06
- TAMS/AMLE
- North Memphis Man of The Year
- Elected to represent M.C.S. in Washington, D.C. to lobby for increased middle school funds
- Recognized by former Secretary of Education (Margaret Spellings) for school’s academic gains and commitment to community improvement
- TAMS West Tennessee Administrator of the Year 2008
- Recognized and visited by Bill Gates in recognition of urban school turnaround efforts while at Hamilton High School
- "Difference Maker" Award Winner
Timeline
Compliance Manager-SEED
Memphis Shelby County Schools
04.2022 - Current
Director of Student Support
Achievement School District
12.2019 - 06.2020
Principal
Shelby County Schools
06.2004 - 12.2019
Chief of Schools and Student Support
Achievement School District
7 2020 - 4 2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
Austin Peay State University
Master’s Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Freed-Hardeman University