CAMANO: District focuses on data-driven improvement in annual school board report
Libby Williams reports from the Stanwood-Camano School District board meeting of Tue., Nov. 4, 2025 for the Whidbey News-Times. Read the whole story.
Summary by Perplexity AI
Superintendent Ryan Ovenell presented the Stanwood-Camano School District’s annual school improvement report, emphasizing two board policies on accountability and measurable improvement. The district’s academic achievement surpasses state averages, with a graduation rate steadily increasing—89.7% of seniors graduated in 2025 versus 85.1% in prior years. The district follows a three-year school improvement plan and annual action plans, focusing on early learning, critical thinking, continuous growth, and preparing future-ready graduates. Test scores among younger students have risen, along with sports and club participation and career and technical education involvement. Overall, academics, attendance, and student behavior have improved over the past year.
They Said It
“These two policies represent the foundation of how we measure progress and align our work to the strategic plan,” Ovenell said.
“This data tells a strong story,” Ovenell said. “Stanwood-Camano continues to perform above the state average and ahead of most of our regional peers.”
