Vocational training (preparing students for specific jobs) needs much more attention than we have been giving it. Here I've compiled (and will keep adding) information and links to articles that discuss the topic. If, after doing your own research, you believe that rather than just a general education we MUST provide pathways for students to pursue their interests, passions and desires then raise your voice! In this article the author shares his view of where jobs will be: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/jobs-2025-what-you-your-kids-doing-decade-mihir-shukla General Motors Co. employees predict electrical engineers, interaction designers, and analytics experts will be the most … [Read more...]
Battle Ground School District – Salaries and Benefits
Ever wonder what the employees of the Battle Ground School District earn per year? Here is a link that allows you to look at any employee: http://data.kitsapsun.com/projects/wa-school/district/06119/ Here are a couple of examples (you can search by name, school or position): Superintendent = Salary: $193,120 Insurance: $9,300 Mandatory Benefits: $29,139 Total = $231, 559 Asst. Superintendent = Salary: $132,226 Insurance: $9,300 Mandatory Benefits: $22,388 Total = $163,914 … [Read more...]
How does Battle Ground SD compare Nationally?
I found a web site that lets you compare your school district to similar districts across the nation. The link below takes you to the search we set up. You can click on the various links and get more details. Here's the link and below we'll make some observations: http://nces.ed.gov/edfin/search/peergroupdata.asp?dataid=4&subdataid=1&mt=0&pagenumber=1&bleaid=5300380&jobid={BD037219-E1DA-4797-9DEC-1B12C8BC9F3B} What can we take away? Six (6) of the districts have a slightly lower student/teacher ration so the class sizes are a little bit smaller Only 3 of the districts spend less than Battle Ground which means that 6 spend more The expense for student and staff … [Read more...]
Battle Ground vs Ridgefield vs LaCenter
How do school districts compare to each other? The State Education Dept offers some data online. In this article we'll explore three (3) districts. Using the comparison function on their web site we can compare up to three (3) school districts. Please note that this can be done across the state. In this case we stayed local. We could also search (and will in future reports) districts that are closer in size to Battle Ground. We pulled data for 3rd; 6th and 10th grade for this comparison. Here is the link (hopefully the search setup holds in this posting): http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/SideBySide.aspx?schoolId=1&OrgTypeId=1&orgLinkId=1&reportLevel=State What do we see … [Read more...]
Battle Ground vs. Vancouver vs. Evergreen
How do school districts compare to each other? The State Education Dept offers some data online. In this article we'll explore three (3) districts. Using the comparison function on their web site we can compare up to three (3) school districts. Please note that this can be done across the state. In this case we stayed local. We could also search (and will in future reports) districts are are closer in size to Battle Ground. We pulled data for 3rd; 6th and 10th grade for this comparison. Here is the link (hopefully the search setup holds in this posting): http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/SideBySide.aspx?schoolId=1&OrgTypeId=1&orgLinkId=1&reportLevel=State What do we see … [Read more...]
Washington State Schools – Report Card (2013-2014)
I contacted the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and asked them for information on how the Battle Ground School District compares to other districts within the state. They responded and offer the following link: http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?groupLevel=District&schoolId=1&reportLevel=State&year=2013-14 This is for the 2013-2014 school year. I offer it now for your review. I will be pulling data and sharing that in separate posts. … [Read more...]