Battle Ground Public Schools

2014–15 ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT | 11 Security Facts Meet the district's new security manager, Mike Kesler. Mike comes to the district aer 25 years working for Washington State Patrol and 6 years managing security at the Port of Vancouver. Mike's diverse background and years of experience has allowed positive growth in district security, including regular administrator trainings for the national Incident Command System in partnership with CRESA, as well as new equipment for high school security staff. Mike's team includes all high school security staff members and district crossing guards. Powered by Google Battle Ground Public Schools is leading the way with technology in the classroom. Using the full Google suite, including Google Apps for Education, Google websites and Google Classroom, BGPS' teachers are integrating the power of technology into everyday instruction, and it is just the beginning. Over the past four years, the district's technology department has developed a comprehensive technology plan that includes infrastructure upgrades, new hardware such as the addition of 2,400 Chromebooks for students, iPads for teachers and extensive training programs. e BGPS Tech Training program offers teachers 15 courses, from digital writing and math to managing a digital classroom. e program also offers specialized classes and one-on-one sessions to support staff with the use of technology in and out of the classroom. Each building also has an Academy Member who provides additional in-building professional development on classroom technology. Academy members are teachers who take additional training in order to support their peers with classroom technology. Fast District Facts ■ 1,500 staff ■ $25 Million in state and federal grants ■ 10,170 miles traveled to and from Battle Ground schools by all buses each day (not counting field trips, athletic events, etc.) ■ 5,000 full lunches served every day in Battle Ground schools (does not include a' la carte items) ■ 1,500 breakfasts served daily in Battle Ground schools ■ 273 square miles--Battle Ground Public Schools is one of the largest and most diverse geographic districts in the state ■ 60,000 residents in the district ■ 13,000 students in 18 schools including: six primary schools, six middle schools, one K-8 school, one 3-12 academy, two comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, and one homeschool support program Check out this demo video to see an overview of how the tool works for teachers and students. In this video, you will learn how to set up classes and add students, create assignments, and review student work. https://youtu.be/K26iyyQMp_g https://youtu.be/mAjbrjOkADk

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