Presenter Andy told the school board midyear diagnostics show measurable growth after intervention and project-based learning adjustments, outlined PBIS and counseling supports, and urged renewed volunteer and tutoring recruitment to sustain progress.
The superintendent briefed the board on stadium turf punchlist, ADA access work and crushed-rock site prep, and said district leaders are pursuing legislative requests in Olympia though he declined to detail them while they advance.
Student leaders spoke to the Eatonville School District board and administrators presented a school improvement overview that highlighted a 97.4% four‑year graduation rate, concerns about attendance, and expanded career/dual‑credit pathways for students.
The district reported passing a winter commercial vehicle safety inspection, receiving donated CPR training kits, and nearing completion of a new artificial stadium and track with materials on site and a Community Day planned for May 1.
District finance staff reported revenues and expenditures roughly on track for the year but cautioned pending state policy and possible enrollment declines could jeopardize projected ending balances. The presentation covered levy revenue, restricted funds, transportation deficits, food services trends and capital-projects cashflow.
The Eatonville board approved a PSESD MASH fee-for-service agreement to provide BCBA supervision, renewed the DCYF regional education agreement to support students in foster care, approved an updated interdistrict agreement with the Pierce County Skills Center, and acknowledged a $1,872.50 donation for student lunch debt.
At its December meeting, the Eatonville School District board swore in Katie Hanselman as director and unanimously re-elected Rhonda Litzenberger as board chair; Paulette was chosen as vice chair. The meeting also included certificates of recognition and brief remarks honoring a departing member.
After a formal presentation and discussion of enrollment and program controls, the Eatonville board approved continuation of its Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program and plan, which includes partnerships with Spokane Virtual and Grad Alliance for credit-bearing and recovery programs.
Superintendent/project lead reported major progress on the new track-and-field stadium (Harold Lambert Stadium), including drainage, turf delivery, LED light foundations, and restrooms; the district expects continued work through winter and a community opening targeted for May 1.
In a work study on Policy 4260 the Eatonville School District board and staff reviewed user categories, custodial responsibilities, insurance and fee schedules for community facility use and discussed preparations and cost recovery for the district's new stadium.