Battle Ground Public Schools plans to cut more than 130 positions

Battle Ground Public Schools plans to cut more than 130 positions

BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground Public Schools plans to cut 137.2 positions to address a $20 million budget deficit, which district leaders largely blame on a triple levy failure and lack of adequate state funding. Read more...

Battle Ground Public Schools Set to Slash 137 Positions Next School Year

PHOTO: Battleground School DistrictBattle Ground, Wash. — Battle Ground Public Schools has made the decision to cut 137 positions next school year to offset a $20 million dollar budget deficit. The board meeting Monday night allowed for some public testimony.  BGPS tried three times to get voters to pass a bond levy that could have alleviated part or all of their budget woes and avoided the cuts.