New Bessie Carmichael is a parent-led, multicultural, multi-lingual grassroots coalition of individuals, families, businesses, and organizations, who are fighting to ensure that the New Bessie Carmichael Elementary School is built as soon as possible to provide a high quality educational facility for the South of Market neighborhood.

New Bessie Carmichael works to accomplish the following goals:

• Opening the New Bessie Carmichael Elementary School by September 2004
• Empowering parents to participate fully and lead campaign efforts
• Making sure that the school is built according to teacher, parent and community approved plans
• Providing adequate space dedicated to community support programs such as a community kitchen,
  a multi-purpose auditorium, and space for neighborhood meetings and special events
• Securing suitable, safe recreational space for school children
• Including state-of-the art technology in all classrooms
• Ensuring that school grounds are accessible to persons with disabilities
• Providing ample on-site parking for school staff and volunteers