Enumclaw School District
May 27, 2025

Enumclaw – On, April 24, 2025, Enumclaw School District successfully completed a $43,965,000 public sale of their Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2025. 

The purpose of the sale was to refinance the District’s outstanding 2015 Bonds. This refinancing will reduce the District’s existing debt and save taxpayers $3.36 million over the next nine years.

The District accomplished these savings by approving the issuance of the refunding bonds at its Board meeting held on February 10, 2025. The District has been actively monitoring bond market conditions and low interest rates allowed the District to exceed its savings target. Interest rates averaged 3.67% on the new bonds compared to 4.95% on the refinanced debt.

The strong result was achieved due to many factors:

i. Continued responsible stewardship and financial management by the District Board and Administration, evidenced by the reaffirmation of the District’s underlying rating of “A1” by Moody’s Ratings on April 10, 2025. This strong underlying rating provided impetus for investor demand for the Bonds, resulting in a lower borrowing cost to District residents.

ii. District officials’ decision to participate in the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program (rated “Aaa” by Moody’s Ratings). Program participation is dependent upon voter approval and provides investors with surety for the repayment of the bonds.

“Enumclaw’s school board and administration have worked diligently to secure all the pieces necessary to make this a successful bond sale. Success is measured by the ultimate borrowing cost for the bonds. The lower the cost, the lower the tax burden incurred by our community. All our efforts strive to provide a result that truly honors the community’s support,” said Dr. Shaun Carey, Superintendent.

Superintendent Carey emphasized that the savings achieved today will offset future tax collections, reducing the overall tax burden to district residents.

Please join the Enumclaw School District as we pay tribute and thank the retirees and legacy staff leaving this school year. We appreciate the many years of dedicated service and the difference you have made in students’ lives. Congratulations on your retirement and other new adventures!

Laura Albrecht, Teacher at TMMS, 35 years with ESD
Mike Howard, Teacher at BKE, 35 years with ESD
Therese Nowlin, Teacher and Media Specialist at EMS, 35 years with ESD
Tod Witzel, Teacher at EHS, 34 years with ESD
Rebecca McGregor, Teacher at BKE, 33 years with ESD
Elizabeth Weyer, Teacher at EHS, 32 years with ESD
Tammie Oliver-Howard, Teacher at WWE, 31 years with ESD
Kent Basting, Teacher at EHS, 28 years with ESD
Kristin Millard Creative Technology Specialist 27 years
Angela Moore, Teacher at BKE, 27 years with ESD
Jean Zeman, Teacher at EHS, 24 years with ESD
Diana Henrichs Nutrition Services, 24 years
Tara Myers, Teacher at WWE, 23 years with ESD
Carolyn Kinniburgh, Teacher at EHS, 20 years with ESD
Eric Fiedler, Teacher at EHS, 20 years with ESD
Cynthia Lang, Teacher at EHS, 19 years with ESD
Mari Gowin, Teacher at BDE, 18 years with ESD
Bethany Whisler Teacher and Dean at SRE 16 years at ESD
Kimberly Hahn, Teacher at EMS, 16 years with ESD
Holly Beers-Bezon, Teacher at BDE, 15 years with ESD
Laura Hauswirth, Teacher at SWE, 14 years with ESD
Deana Ostgard, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 11 years with ESD

June 6- Friday Early Release- EHS End-of-Year Celebration and Trade Fair, Enumclaw High School, 11:30 AM

June 9- EHS Graduation Practice, 8:00 a.m. and Moving Up Assembly 9:30 a.m. EHS Gym
EHS Make 'em Weep Event, Various Locations, 11:30 a.m.

June 10- EHS Graduation 7:00 p.m., Pete's Pool

June 13- Friday Early Release- EMS/TMMS 8th Grade Dance/Celebration 5:30 p.m.

June 17- Last Day of School- Half-Day Early Release, Elementary Report Cards Sent Home

June 30- School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. District Office

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