Citizens Advisory Committee
Formed in 2021, the Citizens Advisory Committee is designed to keep district staff and school board members informed of community perspectives, represent the interests of parents and the community on specific school issues, promote the maximum interaction between the district and the community and raise community awareness of school board decisions and policies.
Structure
The committee includes Battle Ground Public Schools community members with representatives ranging from business, municipal and faith-based leaders to parents and senior citizens. Members represent different roles and geographic areas.
The Citizens Advisory Committee provides a forum where each member may have a part in shaping the future of the educational process and environment as it is developed.
Past committee work has included bond planning and shaping the district’s strategic plan.
Citizens Advisory Committee meetings take place the second Thursday of most months from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., September through April.
Meetings are held in the media center (library) at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground.
Join the committee
Each Citizens Advisory Committee member serves a three-year term. Watch for an announcement when the committee is seeking new members!
Questions
Please contact Sandy U’Ren by phone at 360-885-5302 or email.
Committee leadership
Erica Bedrossian, parent of BGPS students
Lance Carter, employment consultant and parent of BGPS students
Tori Denfeld, substitute teacher and parent of BGPS students
Bethany Emerson, preschool director and parent of BGPS students
David Lindner, pastor, parent of BGPS students and choir teacher
Jean Markuson, retired educator and community member
Marshall Marrott, area leader and parent of BGPS student
11104 N.E. 149th Street,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 200 
360-885-5300