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Local residents urge Battle Ground board to run February operating levy, many back Option B

Battle Ground School District Board of Directors · November 10, 2025
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Summary

During citizens’ comments the evening of Nov. 10, several community members urged the district to run an operating levy in February and endorsed funding Option B as the best balance to maintain services and avoid deep cuts.

Several community members asked the Battle Ground School District board on Nov. 10 to place an operating levy on the February ballot, saying state funding does not fully cover local needs and a levy is required to maintain current services.

Marshall Merritt told the board he supports running an operating levy in February and prefers “plan B,” saying levy funds are “critical to positions and programs in…

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