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ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security<\/a><\/p>\n

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ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security<\/p>\n

Published 10:15 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026<\/p>\n

By Ray Miller-Still Editor<\/p>\n

The Enumclaw School District recently received grants to reimburse the district for work on an elementary school roof and upgrade indoor air quality and cyber security.
\nThe district announced it received more than $785,000 total from three grants on May 21.
\nMost of the money, about $377,000 from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction\u2019s (OSPI) Urgent Repair Grant fund, will reimburse the district for work it completed on the Byron Kibler Elementary School roof.
\n\u201c\u2026[O]riginally built in 1953, has required ongoing roof maintenance as the roof has exceeded its expected lifespan,\u201d the district said in a press release. \u201cDespite patching and repairs, leaks continued to affect the learning environment and required frequent attention.\u201d
\nAffecting the learning environment might be putting it lightly \u2013 teachers, staff, and parents have complained about ruined books and art projects on the walls, as well as needing buckets in the hall to catch drips.
\nESD began working on the school roof after the April 2025 \u201ccritical maintenance\u201d levy was note approved by voters.
\nTax revenue from the levy would have funded a full roof-restoration; without those funds, the district opted for a \u201creduced-scope\u201d restoration project that focused on the \u201cmost critical areas\u201d of the roof.
\n\u201cThe project was designed to stop regular leaks and extend the useful life of the roof for at least the next five years,\u201d ESD said. \u201cThe work included replacing damaged insulation, resealing seams, reinforcing drains, and applying protective coatings. The completed work includes a five-year warranty on the restored roof sections, along with annual inspections.\u201d
\nA full restoration with levy funds would have extended the roof\u2019s life by ten years or more.
\nVoters also rejected two bond measures in 2023 that would have, in part, replaced Byron Kibler.
\nAnother $271,000 was granted to ESD to help the district access its indoor air quality across all its buildings to identify any needed improvements to venting systems, air flow, filtration, and overall environmental conditions.
\nFinally, a $128,000 grant through the FY24 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will help the district improve its firewall systems better identify and respond to potential cyber threats, and a further $8,700 for email phishing training for staff.
\n\u201cThese grants help us address necessary work while reducing pressure on local resources,\u201d said Phil Engebretsen, ESD Director of Facilities, Operations and Athletics. \u201cWe are grateful for this funding and for the opportunity to complete work that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term district stewardship.\u201d<\/p>\n

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