Enumclaw School District Report to the Community: Spring/Summer 24-25

Enumclaw School District

Report to the

COMMUNITY

SPRING/SUMMER 24-25 Letter from Dr. Carey Financial Responsibility Academic Growth & ESD Commitments The Graduating Class of 2025 & More!

SCHOOL BOARD JULIANNE DESHAYES

Superintendent DR. SHAUN CAREY

President District #2 Director

As the 2024–25 school year has drawn to a close, I am filled with gratitude and pride for all we have accomplished together.

The collective support of families and neighbors from Black Diamond, Enumclaw, and unincorporated King County has been essential to our shared success and to the growth of our community’s most valuable resource, our students.

BEN STOUFFER Vice President District #4 Director

Academic data shows that our students continue to make steady growth and that they outpace state averages in most subjects.

Guided by our Theory of Action, Five Commitments, and district Mission, our educators ensure every learning space is preparing our students for a rapidly changing world. Students also enjoy unprecedented access to Career and Technical Education programs that open doors to post-secondary opportunities once unimaginable just a decade ago.

SCOTT MASON Legislative Representative District #1 Director

TYSON GAMBLIN WIAA Representative District #3 Director

Learning does not end at the classroom door.

On stage, in clubs, and on our sports fields, our students cultivate creativity, leadership, and a strong sense of belonging. These achievements are made possible by the dedication of coaches, advisors, and volunteers who give generously of their time and talent. I am deeply thankful for their commitment.

The future of the Enumclaw School District is bright. It is an honor to serve as your superintendent and to partner with you in this important work.

With gratitude, Shaun

PAUL FISHER District #5 Director

LIBBY STONE

MAKHYA WALLS

Senior Student Representative

Junior Student Representative

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AT A GLANCE

4,179

STUDENTS

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35.3%* LOW-INCOME

(Free/Reduced Meals)

78.5%*

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STUDENTS ATTENDING 90% OR MORE OF SCHOOL DAYS

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NATIVE LANGUAGES

White

69.8%

Hispanic

18.5%

Two or More Races 6% Asian

3.6%

Black

.9%

Native American

.9%

Pacific Islander

.3%

EDUCATORS 22.5 *AVERAGE

CLASSROOM SIZE

15.5*AVERAGE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE *

77.5% WITH AT LEAST A MASTERS DEGREE

333

CLASSIFIED STAFF

298

CERTIFICATED STAFF

*Data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Education as of July 2025

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HOW ARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUNDED IN WASHINGTON STATE? STATE EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA

Enrollment Staffing Formulas Salaries Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs Key Factors for General Apportionment Did you notice?

Construction costs and major capital projects are not part of the state funding formula. Large projects regarding facilities are funded through voter-approved bonds or capital levies.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ESD? There are still several areas that the state does not fully fund in regards to basic education. Some examples in the Enumclaw School District are health room professionals, paraeducators, custodians, and security staff.

School districts have the responsibility of finding ways to make up the funding difference by passing levies.

THE PROTOTYPICAL FUNDING MODEL Washington State school districts are funded through four primary sources: the State, the Federal Government, local taxpayers, and other local fees.

The state's funding formula for K-12 education is called the Prototypical School Funding Model*. The Washington State Basic Education Act of 1977 originated the funding model, and outlines the definition of Basic Education in public schools. This model determines the base amount of funding each district receives per student based on a fixed theoretical school size enrollment. The model establishes minimum staff to student ratios for various positions such as principals, teachers, custodians, nurses, and more. The funding received by school districts based on this model is called General Apportionment.

WHAT IS MCCLEARY? In 2007, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in the McCleary v. Washington case that the state was not meeting its constitutional duty to "make ample provision for the education of all children." The court found that the state's education funding system relied too heavily on local property taxes, leading to significant disparities in funding between wealthier and poorer school districts.

The court ordered the state to take action and develop a plan to "fully fund basic education" by 2018. Over the years, the court issued several follow-up rulings, asserting that the state had not adequately addressed the funding issue.

While the McCleary ruling and subsequent legislative actions have made strides in addressing education funding, it is not sufficient in lightening the local tax burden covered by levies for student learning, and bonds for capital projects.

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*RCW 28A.150.260

Made, PROMISES Made, PROMISES Kept Kept EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS

The Instructional Technology levy, approved by voters in February, 2020, allows our students to communicate, collaborate, and create: in their classroom with their peers beyond the walls of the school

promises made & KEPT

295 Interactive projector installs

295

Chromebooks for all 7,800 elementary core classrooms and all 6-12 grade students.

7,800

Network switch replacements 50 to increase security measures

Counselors & Mental Health Services Health Rooms Support Staff investment Special Education at work & Early Learning Fine Arts, Athletics Transportation Funded Through: State Federal

Local Levies

Total in ESD

Health Room Professionals

5.5

3.5

9

School Psychologists

0.7

6.3

7

Facilities, Maintenance, Grounds

6.5

1.5

8

Transportation Mechanics

1.2

1.8

3

Safety & Security

0.7

1.3

2

Custodians

15.5

10.5

26

50

New security cameras to 129 replace aging equipment

129 176 Portable Radios

r local lev u o

y

Refresh and Expand Student Devices and Classroom Technology Update K-12 Interactive Displays Maintain/Upgrade Infrastructure to Support Deployments Provide Ongoing Professional Development

promises made & KEPT

Y

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The Educational Programs & Operation Levy, approved by voters in February, 2022, is used to pay for eligible educational programs and operations not funded by the State, including counselors, nurses and health room professionals, safety and security, custodians, librarians, para-educators, certificated staff, transportation, fine arts, athletics, co-curricular programs, maintenance of playgrounds, playfields, and other facilities and more.

Examples of Levy-Funded Roles in ESD

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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2023 - 2024 Fiscal Year

Revenues Total: $79,870,686.80 State, General

57.42% $45,862,539.89 State Special Purpose

19.80% $15,812,913.42 Local Taxes

15.13% $12,084,021.62 Federal

5.16% $4,122,605.51 Local, Other

2.49% $1,988,606.36

Washington State is the Enumclaw School District’s largest funding source. The general funding amount paid by the state is dependent on enrollment. This funding does not fully cover educational costs.

Washington State also provides funding that can only be used for specific purposes such as Special Education and Title programs, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, and transportation.

Local taxes are often referred to as “levies” because they are levied on a calendar-year basis from local taxpayers. Funding more than 14 cents per dollar, levies are critical to District funding. The current Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy and the Replacement Technology Levy are due to expire in 2026.

Federal money accounts for nearly seven cents of every dollar received and helps provide vital services such as food services and special education, and helps fill state funding gaps. With the end of ESSER funding, this number is significantly lower moving forward.

All other local funding to the District are sources such as grants, gifts, donations, etc.

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Expenditures Total: $78,587,639.32 The Enumclaw School District is committed to responsible financial stewardship, efficiently coordinating our actions and resources to provide students with an exceptional education.

General Instruction

47.88% $37,627,689.22 Special Education Services

16.42% $12,907,292.82 Career & Technical Education

6.70% $5,266,189.88 Other Student Support Services

4.92% $3,864,162.28 Food Services

3.80% $2,989,841.31 Transportation

4.46% $3,505,884.96 District-Wide Operations

15.20% $11,947,188.95 ESSER Support

0.61% $479,389.90

Basic classroom and student learning supports including teachers, counselors, counselors, librarians, health room staff, paraeducators, curriculum, and more. This also includes arts, athletics, clubs and ASB activities.

Special education staff including teachers, paraeducators and contracted service providers. This funding also includes curriculum and other special education student resources.

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$17,659 Average

Per-pupil Expenditure

CTE staff, materials, and curriculum across six program areas including Agricultural Sciences, Architecture and Construction, Automotive, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Science, Media Arts, and STEM. Staff, supplies, and materials for Dropout Recovery, Learning Assistance Program (LAP), Title 1, Multilingual Learner Program (MLL), Highly Capable Program (HiCap), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and more.

Staff, supplies, and meal serving for all nine schools including the Central Kitchen operations located at Enumclaw High School.

Drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, maintenance, supplies, and other costs associated with pupil transportation.

Operational supports including grounds and maintenance, District Office support, utilities, and insurance costs.

Learning loss recovery.

*Data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Education as of December 2024

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TEACHING & LEARNING: Local Gains Outpace Statewide Trends in Reading and Math Every year, the Washington State Report Card offers an overview of how schools and districts are performing across the state. It includes data on enrollment, demographics, staffing, and student performance metrics such as assessment scores, attendance rates, and behavior incidents.

While these statewide results are useful for reflection, they come too late in the year to shape real-time teaching strategies.

In the Enumclaw School District, a more dynamic approach is paying off. Instead of waiting for end-of-year results, Enumclaw educators closely monitor student progress throughout the year using measures aligned to the district’s Five Commitments. These locally developed benchmarks are assessed three times annually and provide timely insights into how students are progressing—empowering teachers to adjust instruction when it matters most.

The results are something to celebrate: data from the 2024–2025 school year reveal substantial growth in both reading and mathematics, with student performance soaring from fall to spring.

This isn’t just a short-term win, it’s part of a powerful three-year trend showing Enumclaw students consistently outpacing academic gains seen across Washington State.

K-8 READING % of Students Meeting Proficiency

As measured by aimswebPlus composite and STAR Reading assessment Fall

Winter

Spring

80

60

60

55

40

0

42

67

72

61

59 50

49

20

70

67

55

68

73

60

55

56

54

52

54

56

57

62

64

40

37

24

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

7th Grade

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8th Grade

ENUMCLAW STUDENTS SHINE K-8 MATHEMATICS % of Students Proficienct in Math

As measured by aimswebPlus composite and STAR

80 60

65

40

77

72 62 45

37

52

55

63

Fall

Winter

69

70

Spring 79

60

65

65

72

39

20 0

35 24

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Why It Matters Unlike the state assessments that arrive after the school year ends, Enumclaw’s proactive assessment model allows for responsive teaching and program adjustments throughout the year. This means struggling students get support sooner, and highachieving students can be challenged appropriately, both key ingredients for real, measurable growth.

WA Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) Preliminary Trend Data Three-year trend data shows Enumclaw’s pass rates rising faster than the state’s in both English Language Arts and Math, placing the district ahead of Washington in each of the past three testing cycles.

Between 2022 and 2025, the percentage of Washington state students in grades 3-12 achieving proficiency (Levels 3 or 4) on SBA in Math and English Language Arts increased by an average of 3%. ESD outpaced the state, with a 5% increase in students meeting or exceeding standards in both subjects.

3%

5%

6th Grade

32

31

40

7th Grade

31

35

40

8th Grade

What’s Behind the Success?

Enumclaw’s progress isn’t accidental. In recent years, the district has made major investments in instructional quality—from adopting rigorous, modern math and reading curricula, to supporting teacher collaboration through common assessments and aligned learning goals. This systemic approach has allowed teachers to better differentiate instruction and meet students where they are.

Backed by committed staff and a clear instructional vision, learning in Enumclaw is on the rise and it’s not slowing down. As families, educators, and community members cheer on this momentum, the district remains focused on continuous improvement to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

This information is based on preliminary SBA data, final data will be publicly available on the OSPI website September 2025.

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GRADUATES WITH A PLAN & PATHWAY

269

GRADUATED SENIORS

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025

to the

graduating class of

97.8%

CURRENT ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE

$817,400+

IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED All counts are unofficial

5% 8% 11% 14% 50%

will serve in the United States Military

will enter an apprenticeship or internship program will attend a trade school will attend a two-year college will attend a four-year college

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2024-2025 ESD RETIREES AND LEGACY STAFF A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR

Please join the Enumclaw School District as we pay tribute and thank each of the dedicated staff members retiring throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year. We appreciate the many years of service you have dedicated and the difference you have made in students’ and staff lives.

Laura Albrecht Teacher 35 years with ESD

Elizabeth Weyer Teacher 32 years with ESD

Jean Zeman Teacher 24 years with ESD

Mike Howard Teacher 35 years with ESD

Tammie Oliver-Howard Teacher 31 years with ESD

Diana Henrichs Nutrition Services 24 years

Cynthia Lang Teacher 19 years with ESD

Therese Nowlin Teacher & Media Specialist 35 years with ESD

Kent Basting Teacher 28 years with ESD

Tara Myers Teacher 23 years with ESD

Mari Gowin Teacher 18 years with ESD

Tod Witzel Teacher 34 years with ESD

Kristin Millard Creative Technology Specialist 27 years

Carolyn Kinniburgh Teacher 20 years with ESD

Bethany Whisler Teacher & Dean 16 years at ESD

Rebecca McGregor Teacher 33 years with ESD

Angela Moore Teacher 27 years with ESD

Eric Fiedler Teacher 20 years with ESD

Kimberly Hahn Teacher 16 years with ESD

537

COMBINED

Holly Beers-Bezon Teacher 15 years with ESD Laura Hauswirth Teacher 14 years with ESD Deana Ostgard Certified OT Assistant 11 years with ESD

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