ARE THE DIFFERENCE
MAINTAINS THE CURRENT TAX RATE
Local funding provides the difference between what the state pays for
and what it actually costs to operate schools. In Washington, 97 percent of
the 295 school districts rely on levy money to provide important student
programs and services. This Tax Rate Chart shows the maintenance and
operations levy tax rate and levy dollars collected.
Year Total levy amount
Projected levy
rate per $1,000
assessed value
Estimated tax on
property assessed
at $250,000
2018 projected $31,680,000 $3.66 $915
2019 projected $33,260,000 $3.66 $915
2020 projected $34,930,000 $3.66 $915
2021 projected $36,670,000 $3.66 $915
More information, including an FAQ, is on the district website at
www.battlegroundps.org/levy
WHERE ARE THE LEVY DOLLARS SPENT?
Levy dollars are pooled with state funds to help pay for basic
services that provide a quality education. The levy enables the district
to keep class sizes small, maintain facilities, supply educational and
technology resources to students, and provide for staff that enhance
security, learning experiences and after-school activities.
» Staff
» Music and art
» Drug prevention education
» Transportation
» Professional development
» Educational technology
» Safety equipment and
security personnel
» Automated calls, websites
» Textbooks and curricula
» After-school activities
» Health services
» Highly capable, ESL, AP
programs
» Education for students
with special needs
» Building maintenance
» Utilities
» Insurance
$29.8 million
Staff, educational
programs, transportation
$1.8 million
Technology, security,
communications
$3.5 million
Teaching & learning and
student activities
$1.5 million
Maintenance, grounds,
asset preservation
