did you know what the bg levy funds?
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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?
More than 69% of Battle Ground teachers have earned a Master’s degree.
Battle Ground Public Schools is the largest local employer.
More than 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 improved their test scores on state assessments
(MSP/HSPE) over the past two years.
Battle Ground students improved their test scores on state assessments
(MSP/HSPE) over the past two years.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Battle Ground Public Schools are consistently named as
Washington State Schools of Distinction.
Battle Ground High School and CAM were recently named “A+ Schools”.
Battle Ground Public Schools are consistently named as
Washington State Schools of Distinction.
Battle Ground High School and CAM were recently named “A+ Schools”.
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?
Battle Ground Public SchoolsLevy ElectionApril 23, 2013
How are Battle Ground Schools funded?
5% comes from state levy
equalization
22% comes from the local levy
2% comes from local support
2% comes from local support
71% of school funding comes from state and federal sources
What Does the Levy Pay For?What Does the Levy Pay For?
90+ Teachers90+ Teachers
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Assistant PrincipalsAssistant Principals
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Classified PersonnelClassified Personnel
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Transportation –State Funding Shortfall
Transportation –State Funding Shortfall
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Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities
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Special Education - State Funding Shortfall
Special Education - State Funding Shortfall
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Music and Art ProgramsMusic and Art Programs
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Reading and Math Interventionists
Reading and Math Interventionists
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Librarians and Media MaterialsLibrarians and Media Materials
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English as a Second Language Program State Funding Shortfall
English as a Second Language Program State Funding Shortfall
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TechnologyTechnology
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Maintenance and Custodial Services
Maintenance and Custodial Services
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Nurses and CounselorsNurses and Counselors
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Safety Officers and PatrolsSafety Officers and Patrols
The current Battle Ground levy ends December 2013.
The new replacement levy would take effect January 2014.
How much will the levy cost?
How much will the levy cost?
Year Levy AmountProjected Rate per
$1000
Annual Estimated Tax for Home Valued at
$200,000
2014 $ 24,420,000 $ 4.49 $ 898.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.For information on the annual rate for your home, visit
www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer
Year Levy AmountProjected Rate per
$1000
Annual Estimated Tax for Home Valued at
$200,000
2015 $ 25,350,000 $ 4.52 $ 904.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.For information on the annual rate for your home, visit
www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer
Year Levy AmountProjected Rate per
$1000
Annual Estimated Tax for Home Valued at
$200,000
2016 $ 26,300,000 $ 4.51 $ 902.00/year
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.For information on the annual rate for your home, visit
www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer
All amounts are based on a home valued at $ 200,000.For information on the annual rate for your home, visit
www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer
Year Levy AmountProjected Rate per
$1000
Annual Estimated Tax for Home Valued at
$200,000
2017 $ 27,250,000 $ 4.46 $ 892.00/year
Battle Ground Public Schools strive to be fiscally responsible…
According to Mike McAlexander, an independent 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.
Vote by mail no later than April 22nd.
(in order to be postmarked by 4/23)
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