Federal Way Public Schools, WA

Regular Board Meeting - 11:00 a.m.

The Federal Way School Board will consider a consent agenda at its regular meeting on July 28, 2026. Items include approval of warrants and vouchers totaling over $43 million across General, ASB, and Payroll funds, as well as $561,788 in Capital Project funds. The board will also receive the May 2026 financial report, approve contracts and PSAs, personnel reports, and adopt six administrative policies. Public comment is accepted in-person or via email.

• Approval of warrants and vouchers totaling $43,192,628.79 for General, ASB, and Payroll funds
• Approval of Capital Project Fund warrants totaling $561,788.26
• May 2026 Financial Report (action item)
• Contracts and PSAs (action item)
• Personnel reports (Area 1-4) and receipt of six administrative policies

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the Required Approvals Agenda. This consent agenda included the approval of financial reports, personnel reports, and the receipt of multiple administrative policies. The board also received a budget presentation from the Chief Finance & Operations Officer.

• Approved Meeting Agenda of July 28, 2026
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda of July 28, 2026
• Approved June 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approved May 2026 Financial Report
• Approved Personnel Reports for Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Received administrative policies regarding school counseling, students with disabilities, grading, student fees, fundraising, funds and accounts, tuition, property management, walking distances, transportation contracting, and capital assets
• Approved withdrawal of Policy and Procedure 3550/3550P (Student Fees, Fines, and Charges)
• Approved withdrawal of Policy 6804 (Property Records)

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will vote on five resolutions (2026-07 through 2026-11) adopting the 2027 Capital Facilities Plan for the district and multiple local jurisdictions. They will also consider resolutions to authorize surplus disposition (2026-12) and waive public bidding (2026-13), plus an inflationary adjustment for unrepresented personnel. Consent items include approval of over $33.5 million in warrants and vouchers, personnel reports, and an out-of-endorsement request. Public comment will be taken at 7:35 p.m.

• Resolutions 2026-07 through 2026-11: approval of FWPS 2027 Capital Facilities Plan for the district, Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, and King County
• Resolution 2026-12: authorization of surplus disposition per RCW 28A.335.180
• Resolution 2026-13: authorization to waive public bidding requirements per RCW 39.04.280
• Approval of warrants and vouchers totalling $33,509,166.51 (General Fund, ASB, Payroll) and $173,306.46 (Capital Projects Fund)
• Personnel reports (Areas 1-4) and an out-of-endorsement request for Area 4

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 4:30 p.m. and Regular Work/Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session at 4:30 p.m., followed by a regular work/study session at 5:00 p.m. The board will hear presentations on the district budget and the Capital Facilities Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget presentation by Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer at 5:05 p.m.
• Capital Facilities Plan presentation at 5:25 p.m.
• Closed executive session prior to the public meeting
• Meeting held in-person at FWPS Educational Service Center, 33330 8th Avenue S., Federal Way
• Remote attendance available via Zoom

The Federal Way Public Schools Board met for a work session to review the 2026-27 Budget and Capital Facilities Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Recessed to Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.
• Reconvened Regular Work/Study Session at 5:00 p.m.
• Presented 2026-27 Budget by Chief Finance & Operations Officer Rob Bryant
• Presented Capital Facilities Plan by Chief Finance & Operations Officer Rob Bryant
• Adjourned meeting at 5:39 p.m.

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold an executive session at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Woodmont K8. Agenda items include a consent agenda with $2,224,600.40 in general fund and ASB warrants, a capital projects total of $356,658.99, and an April 2026 financial report. Presentations include a summer school update and recognition awards.

• Approval of $2,224,600.40 in general fund and ASB warrants and EFTs
• Approval of $356,658.99 in capital projects fund warrants
• Approval of April 2026 Financial Report
• Approval of Contracts and PSAs (details in attachment)
• Summer School Update presentation by Superintendent

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda. The Board also voted to confirm that four Executive Limitations regarding human resources, scholars, financial protection, and communication are in compliance.

• Approved Meeting Agenda of May 26, 2026
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda of May 26, 2026
• Approved Executive Limitation 1: Human Resources as in compliance
• Approved Executive Limitation 2: Scholars – Relationships, Academic Programs, and Conduct/Discipline as in compliance
• Approved Executive Limitation 3: Financial and Asset Protection as in compliance
• Approved Executive Limitation 4: Communication as in compliance

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will consider approving contracts for certificated teachers and administrators for the 2026-27 school year, and a resolution to authorize surplus property disposition. The consent agenda includes over $33 million in warrants and vouchers, an easement amendment for Mirror Lake, and field trips for robotics and DECA teams.

• Approval of 2026-27 contract authorizations for certificated teachers, certificated/classified administrators, and non-represented administrative staff
• Resolution 2026-06 for surplus disposition under RCW 28A.335.180
• Warrants and vouchers totaling $32,965,631.59 from General, ASB, and other funds
• Mirror Lake Easement Amendment (consent item)
• Thomas Jefferson HS Robotics team to FIRST Robotics World Championships and DECA to international conference

The Federal Way Public Schools board approved a consent agenda covering budget items, personnel reports, and student trip authorizations. The board also passed Resolution 2026-06 to authorize surplus property disposition requirements under state law. Finally, the board authorized the issuance of employment contracts for all certified administrators and teachers for the upcoming school year.

• Approved consent agenda including budget, personnel reports, and easement amendment (motion carried)
• Passed Resolution 2026-06 authorizing surplus property disposition requirements (motion carried)
• Authorized 2026-27 contracts for certificated and classified administrators effective July 1 (motion carried)
• Authorized 2026-27 contracts for certificated teachers effective Sept 1 (motion carried)

Work/Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold a work/study session with presentations on the Highly Capable and Earned Honors program and on middle and high school master schedule updates. The meeting also includes policy review and board development items. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Highly Capable and Earned Honors Presentation by Superintendent Dani Pfeiffer
• MS and HS Master Schedule Update Presentation by Superintendent Dani Pfeiffer

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education held a Work/Study Session on May 5, 2026. The meeting featured presentations on Highly Capable and Earned Honors programs and updates on Middle and High School master schedules. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
• Presentations on Highly Capable and Earned Honors programs
• Presentations on Middle and High School master schedule updates
• Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will consider approving a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer. The board also will act on a consent agenda including $39.4 million in general fund warrants and $257,727.96 in capital project warrants, as well as a March 2026 financial report, personnel reports, and donations. Presentations include an update on the tech levy, instructional technology, and artificial intelligence.

• Approval of Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer's contract extension (action item 4.3)
• Consent agenda warrants totaling $39,444,465.64 for general, payroll, and ASB funds (item 2.4)
• Capital projects fund warrants totaling $257,727.96 (item 2.5)
• Approval of donation for Decatur High School Drama Club (item 2.10)
• Approval of Federal Way High School DECA team travel to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA (item 2.11)

The Board of Education approved a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer through June 2029. The Board also approved a consent agenda containing financial reports, personnel reports, and various contracts.

• Approved one-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer through June 2029
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda (Consent)
• Approved March 31, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approved April 21, 2026 Work Study Meeting Minutes
• Approved March 2026 Financial Report
• Approved Personnel Reports Area 1 & 2 and Area 3 & 4
• Approved donation for Decatur HS Drama Club
• Approved Federal Way HS DECA Team travel to Atlanta, GA

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session at 3:30 p.m. and Regular Work/Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session at 3:30 p.m., followed by a regular work/study session at 5:00 p.m. The board will hear presentations on the Craft Education pre-apprenticeship program and Nutrition Services. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting appears focused on information and discussion.

• Presentation on Craft Education pre-apprenticeship program
• Presentation on Nutrition Services
• Executive session before the public work/study session
• Meeting held in-person with remote option via Zoom

The Board of Education held a special meeting including an executive session and a work/study session. The session included presentations regarding Craft Education Pre-apprenticeship and Nutrition Services. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m. before reconvening to the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of warrants and vouchers totaling over $5.2 million, the February 2026 financial report, personnel reports, and several administrative policies on construction and facilities. Other items include approval of student trips for track and DECA teams.

• Approval of General Fund warrants totaling $4,812,014.61 and Capital Projects Fund warrants totaling $451,761.46
• Approval of February 2026 Financial Report
• Receipt of Administrative Policy 6910 Construction Financing, Policy 6920/6920P Construction Design, and Policy 6955 Maintenance of Facilities
• Personnel report approvals for Areas 1–4
• Authorization for Federal Way HS track team to Oregon Relays and Todd Beamer HS DECA team to Atlanta conference

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda, the required approvals agenda, and Resolution 2026-05 regarding a Scholar-Led Conferences Waiver. Several administrative and personnel reports were also approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved March 31, 2026 Meeting Agenda
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda
• Approved Resolution 2026-05: Scholar-Led Conferences Waiver

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Board will consider approving over $32 million in budget and capital project expenditures. The meeting includes presentations on human resources, budget updates, and curriculum adoption, as well as resolutions regarding construction acceptance.

• Approval of $31,804,247.17 in budget, finance, salaries, and benefits warrants
• Approval of $1,181,281.95 for buildings, grounds, and construction
• Curriculum adoption presentation and action
• Resolution 2026-04: Final Acceptance of Construction
• Travel approval for Thomas Jefferson HS Band (San Francisco) and Decatur HS DECA (Atlanta)

The Board of Education approved the adoption of the 12th Grade Civics Curriculum with a 4-1 vote. Additional actions included approving Resolution 2026-03 regarding the ILH Acceptance of Commissioning Report and Resolution 2026-04 for Final Acceptance of Construction.

• Approved March 10, 2026 Meeting Agenda
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda (Consent)
• Adopted 12th Grade Civics Curriculum (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2026-03: ILH Acceptance of Commissioning Report
• Approved Resolution 2026-04: Final Acceptance of Construction
• Approved Sub End 3 - A Voice - Whole Child compliance

Work/Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold a work/study session featuring four presentations from Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer. The board will receive updates on the district budget, capital projects, inclusion, and the Asset Preservation Program.

• Asset Preservation Program (APP) presentation
• Capital Projects Update presentation
• Inclusion Update presentation
• Budget Update presentation

The Federal Way Public Schools Board held a work/study session focused on district updates. The meeting included presentations on asset preservation, capital projects, inclusion practices, and the budget. No formal decisions were made.

• Meeting called to order at 5:01 p.m.
• Asset Preservation Program presented by Mike Benzien
• Capital Projects update presented by Rob Bryant
• Inclusionary Practices update presented by Marla Newton and Toni Cheever
• Budget update presented by Rob Bryant and Jeri Carlson
• Meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will vote on Resolution 2026-01, a King County-FWPS School Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement, and Resolution 2026-02 designating the auditing/certifying officer. The consent agenda includes approval of over $5.6 million in warrants and vouchers, a January 2026 financial report, personnel reports, and receipt of a new policy on equivalency credit opportunities (2413 and 2413P). The board also receives presentations on ENDS 3 and legislative updates.

• Resolution 2026-01: King County-FWPS School Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement
• Resolution 2026-02: Auditing and Certifying Officer for All Funds
• Approval of warrants totaling $5,354,848.54 (General, ASB) and $312,401.00 (Capital Projects)
• Receipt of Administrative Policy 2413 and 2413P on Equivalency Credit Opportunities
• Approval of Contracts and PSAs (details in attached file)

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2026-01 regarding the King County-FWPS School Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 2026-02 to designate an Auditing and Certifying Officer for all funds.

• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda via consent
• Approved Resolution 2026-01: King County-FWPS School Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement
• Approved Resolution 2026-02: Auditing and Certifying Officer for All Funds

Work/Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

This is a work/study session. The board will receive presentations on ENDS 3, a curriculum adoption, and a King County Interlocal Agreement. No votes or decisions are expected; it is a discussion-only session.

• ENDS 3 Presentation by Superintendent
• Curriculum Adoption Presentation
• King County Interlocal Agreement Presentation

The Board of Education held a work/study meeting to receive presentations on ENDS 3, curriculum adoption, and the King County Interlocal Agreement. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will vote on the district calendar for the 2026-2029 school years. They will also approve a consent agenda including over $31 million in warrants and personnel reports. The board will hear a presentation on family and community engagement and receive a legislative update.

• Approval of the 2026-2029 district calendar
• Consent agenda including $31,387,858.86 in warrants and vouchers
• Approval of Decatur HS Cheer Team trip to USA Spirit Nationals in Anaheim, CA (Feb 17-24, 2026)
• Approval of personnel reports for Areas 1-4
• Family and Community Engagement presentation by Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will consider consent items including approval of warrants totaling $3,631,215.84 across all funds, personnel reports, and a $16,000 donation from the Seattle Seahawks to support high school flag football. The board will also hear presentations on school updates, an EP&O levy video, and a legislative liaison update.

• Approval of $16,000 Seattle Seahawks donation for high school flag football
• Approval of warrants totaling $3,225,098.45 for General, ASB, and Transportation Vehicle Funds
• Approval of capital projects warrants totaling $406,117.39
• Approval of December 2025 Financial Report
• Approval of personnel reports for Areas 1-4

The Board of Education approved the January 27, 2026 meeting agenda and a series of required consent items. These included previous meeting minutes, financial reports, personnel reports, and contracts.

• Approved January 27, 2026 Meeting Agenda
• Approved Required Approvals Agenda
• Approved January 13, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approved January 20, 2026 Work Study Minutes
• Approved December 2025 Financial Report

Work/Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board is holding a work/study session to receive presentations from Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer. The meeting focuses on organizational performance and early learning updates.

• ENDS 2 Presentation by Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer
• Early Learning Update Presentation by Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting starting with a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m., then reconvene for a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Decatur High School. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda including warrants and vouchers totaling $31.9 million, capital project payments of $102,594, financial reports, personnel reports, a donation to Decatur HS auto program, and approval for Thomas Jefferson HS math team to compete nationally. Presentations on college/career readiness and K-3, 9th, and 12th grade success are also scheduled.

• Approval of $31,929,098.13 in warrants and vouchers across general, ASB, payroll, and transportation vehicle funds
• Approval of $102,594.25 in capital projects fund payments
• Donation to Decatur High School auto program
• Thomas Jefferson HS math team trip to National Mu Alpha Theta competition in Frisco, TX (June 25–July 3, 2026)
• Executive session (closed) preceding the regular meeting

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education met on Jan. 13, 2026, following an executive session. The board approved the meeting agenda and a consent package covering financial reports, personnel updates, facility donations, and student competition approvals. The board also voted to confirm that Sub End 1 regarding scholar graduation and advancement goals meets district compliance standards.

• Approved January 13 meeting agenda
• Approved consent agenda items including October and November financial reports, personnel updates, Decatur HS auto program donation, and Thomas Jefferson HS math team competition approval
• Confirmed Sub End 1 compliance for scholar graduation and advancement goals