Board President Gamblin welcomed the audience to the evening's celebration of recognizing individuals whose service and dedication helped shape the district's schools, students and community. He shared that the group of this year's retirees represent hundreds of years of service to the Enumclaw School District. Many being honored devoted more than 30 years of their career to supporting student learning, fostering relationships, and making a lasting difference in the lives of countless children and families.  President Gamblin shared that the evening's meeting was a time to celebrate their accomplishments and share gratitude for their service. 

Superintendent Jill Burnes shared that the evening's retirees have dedicated themselves to helping students grow, learn, and discover their potential. She stated that the impact of their service extended beyond the classroom, shaping families, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for future generations. 

Cabinet members read short bios of the retirees in attendance and presented each individual with a gift.  Superintendent Burnes gave a short bio of each retiree who was not in attendance.  She stated that there were 26 employees retiring and they represented all nine schools, three departments, and a combined 607 years of service.

The Board of Directors thanked retirees for their service.  Guests were invited to visit with each other while enjoying refreshments.