Battle Ground School District

P.O. Box 200
Battle Ground, WA 98604-0200
360-885-5300

www.bgsd.k12.wa.us

General Information

District boundaries include the towns of Brush Prairie, Yacolt, Amboy and Battle Ground. The district includes six primary schools, five middle schools and three high schools. The district also has Homelink for home-school families and the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education.

Area: The school district covers 325 square miles of rural Clark County.

Population: The district serves more than 13,000 students.

Mission: The mission of the Battle Ground School District #119 is to unite the community together and prepare students to be resourceful citizens in an ever-changing world by providing relevant and challenging experiences that create excitement for learning.

Form of Government

Elected/appointed

Elected Officials

The school district is governed by a five-member citizen school board, and advised at the local level by site-based councils (Program Delivery Councils) in each school. Schools are actively involved in restructuring plans to better equip students for life and work in the 21st century.

Position 1

Monty Anderson

Term expires: 2013

Position 2

Karen J. Lehman

Term expires: 2011

Position 3

John G. Idsinga

Term expires: 2013

Position 4

Sam Kim

Term expires: 2011

Position 5

Steve M. Pagel

Term expires: 2013

Staff

Dr. Rochonne "Shonny" Bria, Ph.D., superintendent
Dr. Diana Gilsinger, deputy superintendent
Dr. David Gray, assistant superintendent, facilities and operations
Marcia Christian, assistant superintendent, human resources
MaryBeth Lynn, department director, fiscal services
Dr. Jill Smith, department director, educational services

Engagement Opportunities

Citizens can seek an elected position on the school board.
Many volunteer possibilities exist at each school.

Notes of Special Interest

The district employs 613 teachers with an average experience of 13 years.
Six elementary/primary schools.
Six middle schools.
Two high schools.