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Battle Ground board votes to start reduction in force after levy failure
Summary
The Battle Ground Public Schools Board adopted Resolution C‑26 to begin a reduced educational program and reduction in force after a reported $20 million shortfall tied to a triple levy failure; administrators outlined proposed cuts affecting counselors, SEL staff, library techs, SROs and CTE programming and said personnel notices will follow legal requirements.
The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors on May 1 adopted Resolution C‑26 to begin a reduced educational program and a reduction in force for the 2026–27 school year, citing a district shortfall tied to the failure of local levies.
Superintendent Shelley told the board the district faces a $20,000,000 deficit “due to the triple levy failure,” and that staffing makes up about 85% of the budget. She said the resolution is the first required step in preparing a balanced budget and that implementation follows collective‑bargaining and legal notice requirements.
Administration said the proposal would reduce or restructure about 137 positions in the first year (the presentation cited a two‑year impact of roughly 268.3 position…
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