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What happens when a school district can no longer balance its budget? Could the state take control of local schools? And how close is Battle Ground Public Schools to that possibility?
In this conversation, Shelly and David sit down with T.J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer for Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), to discuss the financial challenges facing Battle Ground Public Schools and school districts across Washington.
We explore what happens when a district enters state financial oversight, how much local control could be lost, what the consequences might be for students and families, and what another failed school levy could mean for Battle Ground.
But the conversation goes beyond our local district. With multiple Washington school districts already under state oversight, we examine the larger questions surrounding school funding, rising operating costs, unfunded mandates, and the increasing dependence on local taxpayers.
Is Battle Ground facing a unique financial crisis, or is its situation part of a much larger problem with how Washington funds public education?
This conversation is intended to help our community understand the facts, the risks, and the decisions ahead.
