Student safety, academic support, educational programs and operations
Proposition 11 • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Over the past two years, the district has made $34 million in budget cuts that resulted in fewer safety staff, less academic support, fewer counselors, fewer job readiness classes, larger class sizes and decreased student activities.
The district is asking voters to consider a new levy this November. If approved, the levy would provide funding for every Battle Ground school. The funds would go toward increasing student supervision and safety staff, providing more student instruction and lowering class sizes.
Levy information night recap + podcast: State's role in overseeing districts with financial challenges
BGPS held a levy information night to share information about Proposition 11, the student safety and academic support levy. See the slides from the presentation.
TJ Kelly, chief financial officer from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, discussed the state's role in overseeing school districts facing significant financial challenges. As a school district’s financial condition worsens, state control increases. Listen to a conversation with Kelly about this process on the BG CAST podcast:
Find out what the levy would pay for + see a breakdown of the amount
More student supervision and safety/security measures. Additional student instruction and resources. Smaller class sizes.
See answers to FAQs or ask a question
How much would the levy cost? How does Battle Ground compare to other districts? How have tax rates changed over time?