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Battle Ground Public Schools
Since 1909 - Preparing our children to succeed in the next step of their
lives.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Battle Ground Public Schools educate over 12,800 students each year.
Battle Ground Public Schools educate over 12,800 students each year.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Every day, 113 school buses fan out across the 271 square mile district
to safely deliver about 7,300 students to and from school.
The buses travel 10,170 miles each day.
Every day, 113 school buses fan out across the 271 square mile district
to safely deliver about 7,300 students to and from school.
The buses travel 10,170 miles each day.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Over 69% of Battle Ground teachers Have earned a Master’s degree.
Battle Ground Public Schools is the largest local employer.
Over 69% of Battle Ground teachers Have earned a Master’s degree.
Battle Ground Public Schools is the largest local employer.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Battle Ground Public Schools’ graduation rate
tops the state average at 83.7%.
Battle Ground Public Schools’ graduation rate
tops the state average at 83.7%.
Battle Ground students increased the passing percentages on state
assessments (MSP/HSPE) for the past two years in reading, writing,
math and science.
Battle Ground students increased the passing percentages on state
assessments (MSP/HSPE) for the past two years in reading, writing,
math and science.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
BGPS consistently has schools named as Washington State Schools of Distinction.
Battle Ground High School and CAM were recently named “A+ Schools”.
BGPS consistently has schools named as Washington State Schools of Distinction.
Battle Ground High School and CAM were recently named “A+ Schools”.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
BGPS has accomplished all of this with over $20 MILLION
in budget cuts from the state in the past three years.
BGPS has accomplished all of this with over $20 MILLION
in budget cuts from the state in the past three years.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
April 23, 2013April 23, 2013
Battle Ground Public SchoolsLevy Election
How are Battle Ground Schools funded?
5% of the budget comes from state levy
equalization
22% of the budget comes from the
local levy
2% of the budget comes from local
support
2% of the budget comes from local
support
71% of school funding comes from the state
and federal sources
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
90+ Teachers90+ Teachers
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Assistant PrincipalsAssistant Principals
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Classified PersonnelClassified Personnel
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Transportation –Budget Shortfall
Transportation –Budget Shortfall
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Special Education - Budget Shortfall
Special Education - Budget Shortfall
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Music and Art ProgramsMusic and Art Programs
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Reading and Math Interventionists
Reading and Math Interventionists
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Librarians and Media MaterialsLibrarians and Media Materials
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
English as a Second Language Program Budget Shortfall
English as a Second Language Program Budget Shortfall
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
TechnologyTechnology
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Maintenance and Custodial Services
Maintenance and Custodial Services
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Nurses and CounselorsNurses and Counselors
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
Safety Officers and PatrolsSafety Officers and Patrols
How much will the levy cost?
How much will the levy cost?
Year Levy Amount Projected Annual Tax for Rate per $1000 Average Home ($200,000)
2014 $ 24,420,000. $ 4.49 $898.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.00
Year Levy Amount Projected Annual Tax for Rate per $1000 Average Home ($200,000)
2015 $ 25,350,000. $ 4.52 $904.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.00
Year Levy Amount Projected Annual Tax for Rate per $1000 Average Home ($200,000)
2016 $ 26,300,000. $ 4.51 $902.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.00
Year Levy Amount Projected Annual Tax for Rate per $1000 Average Home ($200,000)
2017 $ 27,250,000. $ 4.46 $892.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.00
The current Battle Ground levy ends December 2013.
The new replacement levy will take effect January 2014.
For a $200,000 home this will be an increase of about $4 a month starting in January 2014.
Battle Ground Public Schools strive to be fiscally responsible…
According to Mike McAlexander, Expense Reduction Analyst…
“The staff is to be commended for its proactive and aggressive approach to
maintaining a low-cost operation.”
Battle Ground Public Schools strive to be fiscally responsible…
Energy Efficiency StrategiesRecycling – All campuses
Automatic shut down for technologyReducing paper waste
Grant Writing
Questions about the levy…
Contact:
Mary Beth [email protected]
360-885-5311 www.battlegroundps.org
Clark County Treasurer:www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer
Watch for ballots arriving by mail in early April.
Watch for ballots arriving by mail in early April.
Please vote by mail no later than April 22nd.
(in order to be postmarked by 4/23)
Please vote by mail no later than April 22nd.
(in order to be postmarked by 4/23)
Ballot boxes available only on April 23rd at:
Battle Ground High School; Glenwood Heights Primary; Pleasant
Valley Middle School; Yacolt Primary and Battle Ground City Hall
Ballot boxes available only on April 23rd at:
Battle Ground High School; Glenwood Heights Primary; Pleasant
Valley Middle School; Yacolt Primary and Battle Ground City Hall
Battle Ground Public SchoolsLevy ElectionApril 23, 2013
