ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security
ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security
Publish Date: 2026-06-03 13:29:00
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ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security
Published 10:15 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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.
The district announced it received more than $785,000 total from three grants on May 21.
Most of the money, about $377,000 from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Urgent Repair Grant fund, will reimburse the district for work it completed on the Byron Kibler Elementary School roof.
“…[O]riginally built in 1953, has required ongoing roof maintenance as the roof has exceeded its expected lifespan,” the district said in a press release. “Despite patching and repairs, leaks continued to affect the learning environment and required frequent attention.”
Affecting the learning environment might be putting it lightly – 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.
ESD began working on the school roof after the April 2025 “critical maintenance” levy was note approved by voters.
Tax revenue from the levy would have funded a full roof-restoration; without those funds, the district opted for a “reduced-scope” restoration project that focused on the “most critical areas” of the roof.
“The project was designed to stop regular leaks and extend the useful life of the roof for at least the next five years,” ESD said. “The work included replacing damaged insulation, resealing seams, reinforcing drains, and applying protective…
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