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Ruby Morgan was recognized as a graduate of the district’s Meet and Build New Beginnings program, a reengagement pathway operated in partnership with Graduation Alliance for students behind on credits. District staff said Morgan is a member of the class of 2025, graduated on time through that program and has plans to pursue work in real estate.

Matthew Burns, the high school chess coach, updated the board on the program. He said the club started as a student-created organization and is student-run with teacher support. The chess team finished 34th out of 48 teams at state this year and hosted state‑level competition; the team has been to state three years running and has been asked to host the regional tournament again. Coach Burns said Titus Lowe was their most improved player this season and gained about 23 Elo rating points.

Kirsten Anderson, co‑coach of the knowledge bowl team, reported that the team placed in the top 10 out of 42 teams in state competition and thanked the board for transportation and other support that enabled students to compete. Board members and presenters emphasized that district support for transportation made participation in regional and state competitions feasible for multiple student clubs.

The board also heard from EMS ASB students about the “Kindness Gang,” a student-led program that distributes kindness tickets — small slips that peers complete when they observe acts of kindness — and runs monthly lotteries and assemblies to celebrate students who earn tickets. The board approved the EMS ASB kindness day program as a school activity.

Ending: Board members praised student leadership and the role of district support in enabling extracurricular participation and student reengagement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Eatonville School Board of Directors Business Meeting 05/28/2025 at 7:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The board honored Ruby Morgan’s on-time graduation through the New Beginnings reengagement program, received presentations from the EHS chess team and the district knowledge bowl, and approved an EMS ASB kindness day program.","taxTitle","Eatonville School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",55047,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6220194,"Eatonville reports slight enrollment dip and improved cash flow; officials warn state funding changes could reduce revenue",418,2513000,2931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176&start=2513&end=2931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176/thumbnail_2513000.jpg","/articles/6220194/Washington/Eatonville-reports-slight-enrollment-dip-and-improved-cash-flow-officials-warn-state-funding-changes-could-reduce-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220194-ec3f25c0e52a592716069127937beee1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049266&Signature=TQyoRnNfp8rKrux9z4lVfRsFMmJMuCUMiCMU7AnpMXmTrFlQD8NFWQGykOyfJyU7bMr3au~x8W9eDPsfgLNaM~JFPTg9kSND-Wwy~VDqXJorFjNxskVJvL2kecBZYNQc0BC1Z2Omu9u9IaYqQoV6kTOZiJsPhEfWMEoDzUGZgx477J5zHTfALzDcbdsZc45up7ryQfLYxkGE0X2HnjBlnbn3kBNddZHNUu45VH~diiFXfVCyIvYewS54BlvPL-6IF-qP1mjK5pVs8AmtOaN~-XGjkakl2--8hkIlwsR~1unzt2tWhTDwFCgC-9tkivJjj~p6emDb8SoUhQ1nRVRjIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Eatonville School District staff provided an enrollment and budget status update, reporting enrollment roughly 10 students below the district budget and a cautiously optimistic year‑end fund balance boosted by increased transportation funding and higher special education units.

District staff said revenues were slightly ahead of projections because of higher ridership-driven transportation funding and increased special education enrollment. Expenditures are tracking to plan and the district’s cash‑flow documents show variability in state payments by month, which staff said underscores the importance of maintaining a minimum fund balance for months when expenditures exceed receipts.

Why it matters: District leaders said the improved cash position could prevent a previously budgeted drawdown of about $800,000. However, staff cautioned that changes in the state funding formulas enacted or calculated this year could hurt the district’s revenue in the coming budgets.

District staff described technical changes in state calculations — including multiplier changes and special education formula adjustments — that may not benefit Eatonville. A presenter noted the Legislature “did not do us any favors this year” and that the district often falls between funding categories for both small‑district supplements and larger-district allocations.

Board members and staff said they remain “cautiously optimistic,” emphasizing the need for conservative planning because the final revenue calculator and official state allocations were still pending at the time of the meeting.

Ending: Staff asked the board to continue monitoring the state revenue calculator and to plan budget scenarios for next year based on both baseline and reduced revenue outcomes.","District staff reported enrollment about 10 students below budget and said revenues are slightly ahead of projections due to increased transportation and special education funding; trustees were warned legislative formula changes this year may reduce future funding.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6220200,"Board approves purchase of Newline interactive panels to replace classroom TVs",435,2393000,2828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176&start=2393&end=2828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176/thumbnail_2393000.jpg","/articles/6220200/Washington/Board-approves-purchase-of-Newline-interactive-panels-to-replace-classroom-TVs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220200-f9264779183e8c6a4abbb557a4c1a4cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049266&Signature=HwVo7h93B1amzlJvKMvzP6gdjByrZbj983sngwXPhMGkEeYbbrB0Iom5Dsvhfo~BztWx5fRYLsUBWGQNVzBcrYlsSkOLWyNPAJQo7fWhssNe84B-HpCnIbpoNuSpGgg3Bgy81M0Ok8SvxuulbewDoGKM5CNJ77FUNCeX7Pp34JR6OW62QyAMMfhN5oJAMUrFG~u33R05EQNbC39uyLK0oszpzdfEpcxElXqsh-rEHJuMYjstBX0VZCuKZochvCh2PrtCZ1JsRr0reCwVc0smnrSzQDFFljd~aecILJiPEGHl~LpfZqlBI1VzKtmYXQBHXKODSSzlb2hT8ifcQbgLJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eatonville School District board authorized a purchase of interactive classroom panels to replace aging televisions and add wireless presentation, backend device management and enhanced classroom interactivity.

District technology staff described a multi-year evaluation and pilot of several interactive panel brands and recommended Newline Q Pro 75-inch panels. Staff said the Newline panels carry a seven‑year warranty, Gorilla Glass protection and free lifetime back‑end management, which differs from some competitors that charge for management after a limited trial period. Staff also cited a limited-stock window and a pending tariff-driven price increase as reasons for approving the purchase now.

Why it matters: District technology leaders said new interactive panels will reduce classroom technical problems (resolving issues with residential TVs and cabling), allow teachers to present and annotate lessons more reliably and give the district a centrally managed platform with features such as one‑button districtwide messaging (including a lockdown message capability).

Staff said the district will use an existing interlocal procurement through SIPC to piggyback an available contract and obtain the equipment at a lower price. The motion approved purchase of up to 43 units; staff said final quantities may be lower after a room-by-room analysis.

Board members asked about vendor warranties, stock availability and whether neighboring districts were ordering at the same time. Technology staff said Olympia and other districts had tested panels; Eatonville’s vendor partnership produced a favorable bulk price and a long warranty term. Staff also said older televisions will be surplused or relocated to secondary spaces where appropriate.

The board moved and seconded the purchase authorization; members voted in favor.","The Eatonville School Board approved buying up to 43 Newline interactive classroom panels after staff presented pilot results, warranty and back-end management benefits and a procurement path using an interlocal agreement.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6220203,"Board approves districtwide comprehensive school counselor program aligned with state guidance",807,2953000,3760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176&start=2953&end=3760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176/thumbnail_2953000.jpg","/articles/6220203/Washington/Board-approves-districtwide-comprehensive-school-counselor-program-aligned-with-state-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220203-7b2aaa896bea37892340ea7fce47ac19/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049266&Signature=m2zzude2pGHghbsfY1hXNWTMOT2YS7F7ZmBc~hWYNo6imX6Vvvuea7jalSIzkQNMhl-3wZCbI19lelBWWFU9nvIoSV0AN2-wcc6lwSCcrKjI-euhr7ac3IVxCH8QeoYMZ~kcwaCtZbVU2K0jVL0JwyQlqm9zb4dlPzpkduPV151eMzHoQfT3xwbtbL2eSW1-zl6RUqd8ZKvXK3WHF3YvCqXmwIFC-inVAJZlEVJ1kX-My2S6C1d3ZFWpQtag-ohvaEFXPE9gcusyJC-GMLjMsjmdMBkm91yQR27oyoPejT93Ik525iRC8suyUK7PVAWgeehow5i5CtcZge1KGfvLhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eatonville School District board voted to approve a districtwide Comprehensive School Counselor Program (CSCP) that aligns counselor and social‑work duties with state guidance and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model.

District staff said the plan was developed over multiple years and finalized this year to match the district’s strategic plan and building-level School Improvement Plans (SIPs). The CSCP sets common district goals in three ASCA-recommended focus areas — academic success, social‑emotional well‑being and career readiness — while allowing each school to use different strategies to meet those shared goals.

Why it matters: The plan implements the intent of 2021’s Senate Bill 5030, which prompted districts statewide to define counselor roles and emphasize direct student services. Board approval means district counselors and social workers will report program results and use standardized screening data to target interventions.

Presenters described the CSCP as the culmination of a multi-year effort by the district’s counseling and social‑work staff. Lisa Parks, a school social worker for the district, said the team worked twice monthly and drew on a mix of experienced and newer staff. She said the plan gives the district a clearer, shared vision of counseling duties.

The plan codifies an 80/20 goal for staff time: the district seeks to have roughly 80% of counselors’ and social workers’ time in direct student contact and 20% in indirect tasks such as paperwork and administrative duties. The program also formalizes use of Panorama, a social‑emotional screener, with staff planning to administer it three times a year to inform interventions and report results to families during student-support conferences.

The presenters noted differences in how the goals will be implemented by grade level: elementary counselors will emphasize classroom social‑emotional lessons; middle schools will blend social and academic supports; and high school staff will focus more heavily on career readiness and graduation pathways.

Board members moved and seconded approval of the CSCP; the motion carried.","Eatonville School District trustees approved a comprehensive school counselor program developed by counselors and social workers, aligning goals across buildings with the 80/20 student-contact guidance and adding Panorama social-emotional screening to program data.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6220208,"Eatonville students gain greenhouse as GRITS volunteers, community donors provide labor and utilities",707,281000,988000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176&start=281&end=988","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3618259-907771563f3509b02482d37989b5e176/thumbnail_281000.jpg","/articles/6220208/Washington/Eatonville-students-gain-greenhouse-as-GRITS-volunteers-community-donors-provide-labor-and-utilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220208-c396d060741901988fa0987a8ff40fa6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049266&Signature=Ohc~3ZMOpfZ0lVmTaDvvJ8ROesTHnk0Us9oXHCkKnW8iu~D2JmvzGZYBHUjenu5xOUOw3C1TvD57JJaoaQqShqNjATlonxpApfDNPcQlfknivb8ZqGR2xByf2GUHr21wRL73h7d7EGggvl9QCT~gaR04kpJa1dbT~rDT4a4-3WM8TYgP6rLv6Lusio-aw~xHPzMWIycCPEhtwCGxHa9hDBazsM4D4sWiP6L~QlAqbMoE-f4toYp4ckOHXdG-BoKHNd7~zcQ7DTffFE~Dvkzd8msbETxbT1Fib9aXJPBwjam6Gz6rQJbbUG~Hp2CNGLxPjOpBiGmw4RRcBy~biooiRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd Morris, co-leader of the GRITS (Growing Relationships in the Soil) program, told the Eatonville School District board that volunteers and maintenance staff helped install a new greenhouse that will let students start seeds, expand plant sales and learn transferable greenhouse skills.

The greenhouse was approved and purchased through the district; local volunteers including Rick Christiansen, Neil Kerr and Tom Bobus led construction and taught students practical trade skills, Morris said. The district also received donated utilities, including power, water and a phone line, and plans to install fans and ventilation. Board members presented certificates of appreciation to volunteers for their work.

Why it matters: The greenhouse will let GRITS start seeds earlier, run a larger plant sale at the district’s Mayday event and offer students hands-on experience with greenhouse operations that program leaders hope will prepare some participants for local greenhouse employment.

Todd Morris said the program had previously used amateur “arrow kit” structures that were not sealed against animals and weather and that the new greenhouse will provide a more reliable space. “We build community through meaningful work,” Morris said, describing the program’s emphasis on both horticulture and work ethic.

Presenters said students took meaningful ownership of the build; two students, Brett and Caden, were described as taking on most of the on-site responsibilities. Volunteers did the more technical tasks (roof panels and electrical connections) while students completed other construction and landscaping work.

District staff said a local organization identified in the meeting as OHAF made a substantial donation to help cover utility and site-preparation costs; the precise dollar amount was not specified in the meeting materials. The board formally recognized the volunteers during the public meeting and handed out certificates of appreciation.

Board members and staff said the greenhouse will serve as a “hub” for the GRITS program and a dry, secure space to store supplies and run school-based plant production. Program leaders said they intend to reach out to area professional greenhouse operators to align student training with local workforce needs.

Ending: Program leaders asked the board and community to view a display of photos and student testimonials after the meeting. District staff said the greenhouse should be fully operational for the next school year.","The GRITS program at Eatonville High School celebrated near-completion of a professionally built greenhouse after district staff and community volunteers assembled a donated structure and connected power, water and electricity; the board recognized volunteers with certificates.","actionData","errors"]

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