The proposed levy will be on the ballot for Feb. 13, 2024.
Despite decades of maintenance, several schools have facility needs that impact the teaching and learning environment for students and staff. If approved, the capital levy would begin to pay for some repairs and updates at all schools.
Key issues
If approved, the levy would help fund ongoing security improvements. Some of the key issues also include:
- Roofs nearing end of warranty
- Aging heating/cooling systems
- Insufficient space for construction trades, culinary and health sciences classes
- Aging technology and technology infrastructure
Learn more
Join us at an upcoming presentation to get facts about the capital levy and ask questions. Everyone is welcome!
Community levy webinar
Tuesday, Jan. 16
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Webinar link
Community levy presentation
Thursday, Jan. 25
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lewisville campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground, WA
Projects list
Project list is dependent on labor and material costs and availability.
District-wide projects
- Security upgrades: entries
- Lighting upgrades
- Network infrastructure
- Enhance security system
- Replace classroom technology
Captain Strong Primary
- Recoat gym roof
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Daybreak Primary
- Recoat roof
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Glenwood Heights Primary
- Recoat roof
- Refurbish heating/cooling system
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Maple Grove Primary
- Install new heating/cooling roof units
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Pleasant Valley Primary
- Refurbish heating/cooling system
- Install new cabinet countertops
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Tukes Valley Primary
- Recoat roofs
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Yacolt Primary
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Amboy Middle School
- Recoat roofs
- Remodel 300 building for band and science, technology, engineering and math
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Chief Umtuch Middle School
- Recoat roof
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Daybreak Middle School
- Recoat roof
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Laurin Middle School
- Paint interior
- Add new covered playshed
- Replace beams in B building
- Refurbish heating/cooling system
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Pleasant Valley Middle School
- Refurbish heating/cooling system
- Install new cabinet countertops
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Tukes Valley Middle School
- Recoat roofs
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Battle Ground High School
- Create new construction trades building
- Upgrade culinary space
- Upgrade health sciences space
- Build new field house
- Install new heating/cooling tower
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Prairie High School
- Upgrade culinary space
- Upgrade health sciences space
- Replace metal roof on 400 building
- Build new field house
- Cover bleachers at track
- Revise bus lane route
- Recoat low slope roofs
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Summit View High School
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Battle Ground Virtual Academy
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
CAM Academy
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
River HomeLink
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Lewisville campus
- Replace classroom technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Operations building
- Replace office technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
CASEE (A, B & C buildings)
- Replace classroom and office technology
- Replace phones
- Upgrade software, online subscriptions
- Improve wireless network
Estimated capital levy rate
If approved, the capital levy rate is estimated to be $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed property value each year.
The capital levy would take the place of a bond measure that will expire at the end of 2023.
The expiring bond rate is $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
A $400,000 property that has a 5% annual increase in assessed value is estimated to pay the following amounts:
| Year | Assessed value | Est. annual payment for capital levy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | $176 |
| 2026 | $420,000 | $184.80 |
| 2027 | $441,000 | $194.04 |
2023 Clark County school property tax rates
| School district | EP&O levy | Technology levy | Bond | Capital levy | Total local bond & levy* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camas School District | $1.90 | $0.41 | $1.26 | N/A | $3.57 |
| Washougal School District | $1.95 | $0.20 | $1.49 | N/A | $3.64 |
| La Center School District | $1.31 | N/A | $1.74 | N/A | $3.05 |
| Evergreen Public Schools | $1.60 | $0.38 | $1.59 | N/A | $3.57 |
| Woodland Public Schools | $2.10 | N/A | $1.21 | N/A | $3.31 |
| Vancouver Public Schools | $1.79 | $0.29 | $1.14 | N/A | $3.22 |
| Hockinson School District | $1.65 | N/A | $1.42 | N/A | $3.07 |
| Green Mountain K-8 School District*** | $1.79 | N/A | N/A | $1.05 | $2.84 |
| Ridgefield Public Schools | $1.43 | N/A | $1.23 | N/A | $2.66 |
| Battle Ground Public Schools | $1.70 | N/A | $0.44** | N/A | $2.14 |
**BGPS current bond expires at the end of December 2023.
***Green Mountain serves K-8 students only.
Updates
Top 10 facts about the capital levy
Top 10 facts about the capital levy Прочитайте сообщение на русском языке: Este mensaje está siendo traducido actualmente al Español: If approved by voters, the capital levy would fund enhanced security measures, including entry controls and security cameras. It would pay for roof repairs and updating heating
Nov. 27, 2023, board meeting
Regular meeting The regular meeting began at 6 p.m. and included: Agenda approval Recognition of outgoing board members: Vice President Mark Watrin and Director Andrew Lawhon Student voice from Daybreak Middle School, CAM Academy, Battle Ground High School and River HomeLink Committee and board director reports Superintendent
Nov. 13, 2023, board meeting
Regular meeting The regular meeting began at 6 p.m. and included: Agenda approval Presentation by local historian Louise Tucker of a map showing schools and districts annexed into Battle Ground Public Schools over the past century. Student voice from Battle Ground Virtual Academy, Prairie High School, Battle
FAQ
Why is a capital levy on the Feb. 13 ballot?
Although Battle Ground Public Schools spends millions each year to maintain schools, many still have facility issues to be addressed, including roofs and heating and cooling systems. State funding alone is not sufficient. If approved, the capital levy would:
- Increase security through entry controls and security cameras
- Repair roofs and improve or upgrade heating and cooling systems
- Create learning spaces for construction trades, culinary and health science
- Update technology, including computers, phones and the district’s wireless network
What is the difference between a capital levy, a bond and an educational programs and operations levy?
Each of the following requires local voter approval:
- Capital levies are used to fund technology improvements, enhanced building security and smaller renovation projects.
- A bond provides funding to allow a school district to purchase property, construct new schools or modernize existing schools.
- Educational programs and operations levies pay for the staff, programs and services that the state does not provide as a part of basic K-12 education.
How are buildings regularly maintained?
BGPS spends millions each year in maintenance by using educational programs and operations levy funds. However, these funds are not sufficient to address larger needs, nor are they a long-term solution.
What are some of the key needs?
In December 2022, almost 600 staff members, parents, guardians, students, community members and volunteers shared their thoughts on the top facilities needs. Major themes included overcrowding, age/condition, safety, HVAC, parking lots, layout/design/amenities and teaching and learning needs.
If approved, the capital levy would provide funding to begin making some repairs and updates.
How much would the capital levy cost for individual taxpayers?
The impact on individual property owners will depend on the increase or decrease in assessed values and the amount of growth in the area. The estimated rate per $1,000 of assessed property value is $0.44 for each of the three years of the capital levy. The levy would take the place of a 2005 bond measure that will expire at the end of 2023. The expiring bond rate also is $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If the capital levy is approved:
- The owner of a property assessed at $300,000 is estimated to pay $132 each year, or $11 per month.
- The owner of a property assessed at $400,000 is estimated to pay $176 each year, or $14.67 per month.
- The owner of a property assessed at $500,000 is estimated to pay $220 each year, or $18.33 per month.
Collection would begin in 2025.
How much would the capital levy collect?
If approved, the levy would collect the following amounts: $8.5 million for 2025, $9.2 million for 2026 and $10 million for 2027. The district could not collect more than the amount authorized by voters.
Would this be an additional tax?
If approved, the capital levy would take the place of a 2005 bond measure that will expire at the end of 2023.
How long would the levy last?
Three years. When the levy expires, the district would consider possible funding options beyond 2027.
What would be the overall local tax rate, including the capital levy?
The following are estimated rates. The actual rate will depend on factors including area growth and any changes to the educational programs and operations levy beyond 2025.
2025-2027
Educational programs and operations levy: $1.67
Capital levy: $0.44
Total: $2.11*
*Does not include state taxes for schools.
See how Battle Ground taxes compare to other districts in Clark County.
Why is the district considering a capital levy and not a bond?
A 2023 survey found that community members prioritize security measures and repairing aging buildings. With the 2005 bond measure expiring at the end of 2023, the capital levy would provide funding to make some repairs and updates.
In addition, a 2023 study conducted by FLO Analytics projected that enrollment would increase by about 19% over the next decade; however, the most significant growth is not expected for a few more years. The district would consider other funding options beyond 2027.
Are property tax exemptions available?
Some seniors and disabled homeowners may be eligible for a property tax exemption based on income. To learn more, visit the Clark County website or call 564-397-2391.
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