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District financial information

2026-27 budget hearing

Battle Ground Public Schools' board of directors will hold a regular meeting for the purpose of voting on the district's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Prior to the vote, the board will hold a hearing and receive comments from the public. Any person may comment on the 2026-27 budget, the four-year budget plan or any proposed changes to the use of enrichment funding.

Monday, Aug. 24
6 p.m.
Lewisville Campus, room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground, WA

Upon conclusion of the hearing, the board will vote on the 2026-27 budget, the four-year budget plan summary and the four-year enrollment projection. Get information about the proposed budget for 2026-27.

Proposed budget for 2026-27

At a glance

  • $11.44 million decrease in annual budget as a result of levy failures

  • 268.3 staff positions cut over the last two years

  • State funding is not keeping pace with actual costs

  • District will need to make additional multimillion dollar budget cuts in future years unless new funding is received

Read more and see the details of the proposed budget for 2026-27.

Financial information for prior years

Four-year budget estimate

In accordance with state law, the district has developed a four-year budget estimate (F195F) including a four-year enrollment projection.

Clean financial audit

The Washington State Auditor’s Office spent approximately 425 hours reviewing Battle Ground Public Schools’ finances. The state auditor confirmed that BGPS followed state laws and district policies approved by elected school board members. Moreover, public funds were well-managed and protected. The audit revealed no fraud, significant errors or misuse of funds. Learn more.

Washington state’s school funding dilemma

The state of Washington is constitutionally responsible for fully funding the costs of basic education but even after reforms (the McCleary “solution”), the state’s efforts aren’t keeping up with actual expenses. See the core issues.

Fund balance

The term "fund balance" is often used when talking about school district finances. Get an overview of what a fund balance is and how it is used.

School finance 101: Get the basics
Understanding public school funding
WA schools: Underfunded & overburdened

Does Battle Ground have more administrators than other districts of a similar size?

An analysis of eight other districts with a similar number of students showed that Battle Ground's administration level is among the lowest. See how the districts compare.