Battle Ground Public Schools

4 | BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS +9++6+7+z Battle Ground Public Schools works hard to make sure that every dollar received from the community, state, and federal government is used efficiently and effectively to provide challenging and engaging environments that inspire creative learning in all students. From curricula and professional development for teachers, to technology and other tools that provide access to a diversity of skills, the district devotes more than 70 percent of funding to directly support student learning in the classroom. Transparency of financial operations is paramount, and the district relies on multiple employees, its board members and committees to ensure fiscal responsibility. At the conclusion of this year's accountability and financial audits of Battle Ground Public Schools, the Washington State Auditor's Office declared that the district has complied with fiscal requirements and provided adequate safeguarding of public resources, including federal awards and financial statements. Community members can find out more about the budget process by attending board meetings and staying informed about district news through its electronic newsletter, social media and the district website: battlegroundps.org. LEVY: Maintenance and operations levies and other "in lieu of" tax collections approved by voters. 2015-16 Budget: $25,871,267 LOCAL NON-TAX (MISC): Locally generated revenues (e.g., food service sales, e-rate reimbursement for phone bills, facility rental fees, investment earnings). 2015-16 Budget: $9,053,845 STATE, GENERAL PURPOSE: Funding allocated by the state based on enrollment and work experience of certified teaching staff. 2015-16 Budget: $88,010,092 STATE GRANTS: Special purpose state revenues such as Special Education, Learning Assistance Program, Highly Capable, Transitional Bilingual, food services, student transportation, etc. 2015-16 Budget: $20,275,531 FEDERAL GRANTS: Special purpose federal revenues such as Special Education, Title I, Title II, food services, etc. 2015-16 Budget: $8,686,279 OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Reimbursements from other districts for use of services such as food service sales and print shop sales. 2015-16 Budget: $30,200 TOTAL 2015-16 REVENUE BUDGET: $151,927,214 TEACHING ACTIVITIES: Classroom, extra-curricular activities and payments to other school districts (e.g., students attending special education programs operated by another district or ESD). 2015-16 Budget: $91,659,919 TEACHING SUPPORT: Library, guidance and counseling; health services; student management and safety; instructional professional development. 2015-16 Budget: $14,029,915 OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES: Maintenance/custodial/ grounds, security, utilities, insurance, technology, print shop, warehouse, food services, motor pool, student transportation. 2015-16 Budget: $25,527,783 PRINCIPALS, SCHOOL OFFICES: Principals and clerical staff salaries and benefits, supplies, materials, contractual and equipment. 2015-16 Budget: $9,494,453 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION: Central administration offices and supervision of teaching and learning, finance and operations and human resources. 2015-16 Budget: $10,016,082 TOTAL 2015-16 EXPENDITURES: $150,728,152 2015-16 BUDGETED REVENUES Battle Ground Public Schools receives its revenue to operate schools from the following sources. 2015-16 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES The major General Fund Programs are defined below. FINANCIAL REPORT RESPONSIBLE SPENDING AND BUDGETING 61% Teaching Activities 9% Teaching Support 17% Other Support Services 6% Principals, School Offices 7% Central Administration +6+++6+1+z 58% State, General Purpose 13% State Grants 17% Levy 6% Federal Grants 0% Other School Districts 6% Local Non-Tax REVENUE SOURCES HOW FUNDS ARE SPENT

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