Battle Ground School District No. 119 Proposition No. 11 — Student Safety, Academic Support, Educational Programs and Operations Levy (Clark County)

What it does

Student Safety, Academic Support, Educational Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Battle Ground School District No. 119 adopted Resolution No. I-26, concerning funding for student safety, academic support, educational programs and operations. If approved, this proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expired levy, on all taxable property within the District for programs not funded by the State, including student safety, smaller classes, special education, reading and math support, curriculum, student activities, and preparing students for postsecondary education, employment, or military: Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $1.76 $37,025,000 2028 $1.76 $38,690,000 2029 $1.76 $40,430,000 as provided in Resolution No. I-26. Should this proposition be approved?

A YES vote means

Battle Ground School District would levy property taxes replacing an expired levy, an estimated $1.76 per $1,000 of assessed value ($37,025,000 in 2027, $38,690,000 in 2028 and $40,430,000 in 2029), for programs not funded by the State.

A NO vote means

The District would not levy this replacement tax for 2027-2029.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Official text: source

Background

Battle Ground Public Schools says it has made $34 million in budget cuts over the past two years. It says the cuts meant fewer safety staff, counselors and job-readiness classes, less academic support, larger classes and fewer student activities.

The district says that if Proposition 11 is approved, the money would go to every school for more student supervision and safety staff, more instruction and smaller class sizes.

The Columbian reported that the school board unanimously approved the levy resolution at a special meeting on July 16, 2026. It reported the levy would collect about $116.14 million over three years.

Put on the ballot by Battle Ground School District No. 119 Board of Directors, unanimous, July 16, 2026 (Resolution No. I-26; as reported by The Columbian).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Battle Ground School District No. 119 Proposition No. 11 mean?

Battle Ground School District would levy property taxes replacing an expired levy, an estimated $1.76 per $1,000 of assessed value ($37,025,000 in 2027, $38,690,000 in 2028 and $40,430,000 in 2029), for programs not funded by the State.

What does a NO vote on Battle Ground School District No. 119 Proposition No. 11 mean?

The District would not levy this replacement tax for 2027-2029.

How many votes does Battle Ground School District No. 119 Proposition No. 11 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Battle Ground School District No. 119 Proposition No. 11?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.