Superintendent and staff gave several operational and program updates at the Oct. 13 board meeting, reporting progress on capital projects, community partnerships and instructional programs.

Capital projects and CTE: The superintendent said the district will post a rendering and place signage for the new construction trades building on the high‑school campus, with site work expected to begin after the rainy season and an aim to have the space available to students next fall. The superintendent also described a planned futures program facility to be funded with impact fees to co‑locate expanded programs on the high‑school campus near Main Street; when completed, the futures program will move closer to student transportation and community access.

FCRC clothes closet, BEF fundraising: Staff reported a ribbon-cutting at the Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) clothes closet and thanked volunteers, the Battleground Education Foundation and local partners. The foundation’s annual auction Oct. 4 raised donations including $19,150 from a paddle race and preliminary totals “just under $65,000,” a presenter said.

Career and technical education partnerships: The superintendent described a recent visit to Wolf Industries, praised the district’s construction-trades program alignment with regional labor demand and noted liaison with Cascadia Tech (culinary and medical/dental programs) to host board tours. Staff also reported approval of a Carl Perkins grant for CTE programs in the consent agenda.

Other operational items: Staff reminded families about the deadline to opt out of the district’s health‑education curriculum for the first semester, and summarized preliminary market research (Strategies 360) on levy communication: 63% of respondents said additional funding was needed, while 56% said local property taxes were too high; top community priorities were safety/security, class size and special education support.

Student and school highlights: Student speakers from Maple Grove Primary and student representatives reported on school activities, athletics and upcoming events (including trunk-or-treats and international night), and staff highlighted a recent professional learning day attended by about 250 teachers focused on inclusion and collaboration.