In order to maintain consistency in the program, the district must make up the difference out of its regular budget, said Bria. According to Keister, over 20 possible paths are under current discussion by the study group. Possibly not allowing new boundary exceptions in the Homelink program. Existing exemptions would stay as is. Currently 49-51 percent of Homelink's students come from the Battle Ground district, said Keister.
Public input is welcome, providing contact with the district office is established first.
Contact Keister at 885-5337 for information concerning each meeting or the budget study.