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 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 mostvaluableresource,ourstudents
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 opportunitiesonceunimaginablejustadecade ago.
Learning does not end at the classroom door. On stage, in clubs, and on our sports fields, our students cultivate creativity, leadership, and a strongsenseofbelonging.Theseachievements are made possible by the dedication of coaches, advisors, and volunteers who give generouslyoftheirtimeandtalent Iamdeeply thankfulfortheircommitment
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 importantwork.
Withgratitude, Shaun
JULIANNE DESHAYES
President
District#2Director
BEN STOUFFER
VicePresident
District#4Director
SCOTT MASON
LegislativeRepresentative
District#1Director
TYSON GAMBLIN
WIAARepresentative
District#3Director
PAUL FISHER
District#5Director
Washington State school districts are funded through fourprimarysources:theState,theFederalGovernment, localtaxpayers,andotherlocalfees.
The state's funding formula for K-12 education is called thePrototypicalSchoolFundingModel*. TheWashington State Basic Education Act of 1977 originated the funding model, and outlines the definition of Basic Education in publicschools.Thismodeldeterminesthebaseamount offundingeachdistrictreceivesperstudentbasedona 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. Did you notice?
Constructioncostsandmajorcapital projects are not part of the state funding formula. Large projects regarding facilities are funded through voter-approved bonds or capitallevies.
There are still several areas that the state does not fully fund in regards to basic education. Some examplesintheEnumclawSchool District are health room professionals, paraeducators, custodians, and security staff. School districts have the responsibility of finding ways to make up the funding difference bypassinglevies.
In 2007, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in the McCleary v. Washington case that the state was not meetingitsconstitutionaldutyto"makeampleprovision for the education of all children." The court found that the state's education funding system relied too heavily onlocalpropertytaxes,leadingtosignificantdisparities infundingbetweenwealthierandpoorerschooldistricts.
Thecourtorderedthestatetotakeactionanddevelopa 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 thefundingissue.
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 bondsforcapitalprojects.
The Instructional Technology levy, approved by voters in February, 2020, allows our students to communicate, collaborate,andcreate: intheirclassroom withtheirpeers beyondthewallsoftheschool
promises made & KEPT
RefreshandExpandStudent DevicesandClassroom
Technology
The Educational Programs & Operation Levy, approvedbyvotersinFebruary,2022,isusedtopay for eligible educational programs and operations notfundedbytheState,includingcounselors,nurses and health room professionals, safety and security, custodians, librarians, para-educators, certificated staff,transportation,finearts,athletics,co-curricular programs, maintenance of playgrounds, playfields, andotherfacilitiesandmore.
promises made & KEPT
Counselors&Mental
HealthServices
HealthRooms
SupportStaff
SpecialEducation
&EarlyLearning
FineArts,Athletics
Transportation
Washington State is the Enumclaw School District’s largest funding source.Thegeneralfundingamount paid by the state is dependent on enrollment. This funding does not fullycovereducationalcosts. 2023-2024FiscalYear
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
WashingtonStatealsoprovidesfundingthat can only be used for specific purposes such as Special Education and Title programs, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, andtransportation.
Localtaxesareoftenreferredtoas“levies”becausetheyareleviedona 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 TechnologyLevyareduetoexpirein2026.
Federalmoneyaccountsfornearlysevencentsofeverydollarreceived and helps provide vital services such as food services and special education, and helps fill state funding gaps. With the end of ESSER funding,thisnumberissignificantlylowermovingforward.
All other local funding to the District are sources such as grants, gifts, donations,etc.
Expenditures Total: $78,587,639.32
The Enumclaw School District is committed to responsible financialstewardship,efficientlycoordinatingouractionsand resourcestoprovidestudentswithanexceptionaleducation.
General Instruction
47.88%
$37,627,689.22
Special Education Services
16.42%
$12,907,292.82
Basic classroom and student learningsupportsincludingteachers, counselors, counselors,librarians,healthroomstaff, paraeducators,curriculum,andmore.This alsoincludesarts,athletics,clubsandASBactivities.
Special education staff including teachers, paraeducators and contracted service providers. This funding also includes curriculum and other special education studentresources.
Average Per-pupilExpenditure $17,659*
Career & Technical Education CTE staff, materials, and curriculum across six program areas including Agricultural Sciences, Architecture and Construction, Automotive, BusinessandMarketing,FamilyandConsumerSciences,HealthScience, MediaArts,andSTEM.
6.70%
$5,266,189.88
Other Student Support Services
4.92%
$3,864,162.28
Staff,supplies,andmaterialsforDropoutRecovery,LearningAssistance Program (LAP), Title 1, Multilingual Learner Program (MLL), Highly Capable Program (HiCap), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program(ECEAP),andmore.
Food Services Staff, supplies, and meal serving for all nine schools including the CentralKitchenoperationslocatedatEnumclawHighSchool.
3.80%
$2,989,841.31
Transportation Drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, maintenance, supplies, and other costsassociatedwithpupiltransportation
4.46%
$3,505,88496
$11,947,18895 15.20% District-Wide Operations
Operational supports i l di
Officesupport,utilities,a
0.61% ESSER Support Learninglossrecovery.
$479,389.90
*DatafromWashingtonOfficeofSuperintendentofPublicEducationasofDecember2024
Everyyear,theWashingtonStateReportCardoffersanoverviewofhowschoolsanddistrictsare performingacrossthestate Itincludesdataonenrollment,demographics,staffing,andstudent 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-timeteachingstrategies
In the Enumclaw School District, a more dynamic approach is paying off Instead of waiting for end-of-yearresults,Enumclaweducatorscloselymonitorstudentprogressthroughouttheyear 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 areprogressing empoweringteacherstoadjustinstructionwhenitmattersmost
Theresultsaresomethingtocelebrate:datafromthe2024–2025schoolyearrevealsubstantial growthinbothreadingandmathematics,withstudentperformancesoaringfromfalltospring. This isn’t just a short-term win, it’s part of a powerful three-year trend showing Enumclaw studentsconsistentlyoutpacingacademicgainsseenacrossWashingtonState.
K-8MATHEMATICS % of Students Proficienct in Math
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, bothkeyingredientsforreal,measurablegrowth.
Three-year trend data shows Enumclaw’s pass rates risingfasterthanthestate’sinbothEnglishLanguage Arts and Math, placing the district ahead of Washingtonineachofthepastthreetestingcycles
Between2022and2025,thepercentageofWashington 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 exceedingstandardsinbothsubjects
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 approachhasallowedteachersto betterdifferentiateinstructionand meetstudentswheretheyare.
Backed by committed staff and a clear instructional vision, learning inEnumclawisontheriseandit’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.
Please join the Enumclaw School District as we pay tribute an thankeachofthededicatedstaffmembersretiringthroughoutth 2024-2025schoolyear.Weappreciatethemanyyearsofservic you have dedicated and the difference you have made i students’andstafflives.
LauraAlbrecht Teacher
35yearswithESD
MikeHoward Teacher
35yearswithESD
ThereseNowlin Teacher&Media Specialist
35yearswithESD
TodWitzel Teacher
34yearswithESD
RebeccaMcGregor Teacher
33yearswithESD
ElizabethWeyer Teacher
32yearswithESD
TammieOliver-Howard Teacher 31yearswithESD
KentBasting Teacher 28yearswithESD
KristinMillard CreativeTechnology Specialist27years
AngelaMoore Teacher 27yearswithESD
JeanZeman Teacher 24yearswithESD
DianaHenrichs NutritionServices 24years
TaraMyers Teacher 23yearswithESD
CarolynKinniburgh Teacher 20yearswithESD
EricFiedler Teacher 20yearswithESD
Cynth Teac 19yea
MariGowin Teacher 18yearswithESD
BethanyWhisler Teacher&Dean 16yearsatESD
KimberlyHahn Teacher 16yearswithESD
537 COMBINED
HollyBeers-Bezon Teacher 15yearswithESD
LauraHauswirth Teacher 14yearswithESD
DeanaOstgard CertifiedOTAssistant 11yearswithESD
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Enumclaw School District Statement of Non-Discrimination
EnumclawSchoolDistrictdoesnotdiscriminateinanyprogramsoractivitiesonthebasisofsex,race,color,religion,creed,nationalorigin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX/Chapter 28A640 RCW Officer, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator StephanieBerryhill 2929McDougallAve. Enumclaw,WA98022 360.802.7113
stephanie berryhill@enumclawwednetedu
Section504/ADACoordinator CarolyneZieske 2929McDougallAve Enumclaw,WA98022 360.802.7104 carolyne zieske@enumclawwednetedu