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Federal Way Public Schools public meetings in 2020

27 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 15, 2020

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

Board to act on architect selection for Olympic View K‑8 school

The Federal Way School Board will hold a remote work/study session on Dec. 15, 2020. Board members will consider the architect selection for the new Olympic View K‑8 school and receive a COVID‑19 update from the superintendent. The session also includes a discussion of equity reading material.

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✓ Decided: Board approves McGranahan Architects for Olympic View K-8 project

The Board of Education approved the selection of McGranahan Architects for the Olympic View K-8 project. The board also received a COVID-19 update and agreed to postpone an equity reading discussion.

Tue Dec 8, 2020

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:40 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Board will approve $31M in General Fund warrants and $20.6M in capital project warrants

The Federal Way School Board will vote on the Required Approvals Agenda, which includes large financial warrants for the General Fund and the Capital Projects Fund. It will also consider revised contracts and PSAs, and review the August and September 2020 financial reports. Additional items include personnel reports and the election of board officers. The meeting will conclude with school highlights and superintendent comments.

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✓ Decided: Board elects officers and reaffirms policies

The Board of Education held annual elections for its officer positions. The board also voted to keep all current policies and regulations in effect. A consent agenda including financial and personnel reports was approved.

Tue Nov 17, 2020

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

School board meeting: Ends 1 presentation and equity reading discussion

This is a remote work/study session with only informational and procedural items. The board will receive a presentation on Ends 1 and discuss equity reading (Chapters 7-9). No decisions or votes are scheduled.

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Tue Nov 10, 2020

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on 2021 EP&O excess levy resolution and approve over $36M in warrants

The Federal Way School Board will vote on Resolution 2020-33 to set the 2021 EP&O excess levy collection. They will also consider consent items approving warrants totaling $36,530,608.75 across general, ASB, capital projects, and payroll funds. Presentations include a Valhalla Elementary highlight and a quarterly bond construction update.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2021 EP&O Excess Levy Collection resolution

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2020-33 regarding the 2021 EP&O Excess Levy Collection. The board also approved a consent agenda covering budget, personnel, and the CTE 5 Year Plan 2020-2025.

Tue Oct 27, 2020

Community Connect 5:00 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Board to consider resolution waiving public bidding requirements

The Federal Way School Board will hold a remote Community Connect at 5 p.m. followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Key items include a resolution to waive public bidding requirements for contracts, approval of warrants and vouchers totaling over $11 million, and updates on remote learning and finances. There will be no live public comment; written comments may be submitted to the board secretary.

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✓ Decided: Board approves waiver of public bidding requirements

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2020-32 to waive public bidding requirements under RCW 39.04.280. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering personnel, budget, and contracts.

Tue Oct 13, 2020

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:45 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on alternate contracting for Olympic View K-8 School

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session before the regular meeting, all conducted remotely. The board will consider a resolution authorizing an alternate public works contracting method (GC/CM) for Olympic View K-8 School and approve the annual superintendent term extension. Consent agenda items include approval of warrants and vouchers totaling approximately $39.3 million across general and capital funds, personnel reports, and a Metro Transit facility license agreement for Thomas Jefferson High School.

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✓ Decided: Board extends Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell's term through June 30, 2024

The Board of Education approved a one-year term extension for Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell. The Board also authorized an alternate contracting method for the Olympic View K-8 School and approved a series of consent agenda items.

Tue Oct 6, 2020

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

Board to consider new-in-lieu replacement for Olympic View K-8

The Federal Way School Board holds a remote work/study session. They will receive an update on school-based health centers, discuss equity reading (chapters 4-6), and consider Resolution 2020-30 for a new-in-lieu replacement option for Olympic View K-8 School. The meeting is primarily procedural with one action item.

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✓ Decided: Board approves replacement option for Olympic View K-8 School

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2020-30 regarding a new-in-lieu replacement option for Olympic View K-8 School. The session also included an update on School-Based Health Centers and a discussion on equity readings.

Tue Sep 22, 2020

Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on accepting construction completion for ES24 temporary housing site

The Federal Way School Board will meet remotely to consider a consent agenda approving over $46 million in warrants and personnel reports. They will also take action on two resolutions related to the ES24 temporary housing site, accepting the building commissioning report and final construction completion. A revised policy on gender-inclusive schools is up for approval.

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✓ Decided: Board approves final construction completion for ES24 temporary housing site

The Board of Education approved the building commissioning report and final construction completion for the ES24 FWPS Temporary Housing Site. The board also approved a consent agenda covering budget, personnel, and contracts.

Tue Aug 25, 2020

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:30 p.m. and Remote Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to approve over $7.8M in warrants and personnel reports

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session at 5:30 p.m., followed by a remote board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The board will vote on a consent agenda including warrants and vouchers totaling over $7.8 million, personnel reports, and the July 2020 financial report. There will be no public comment, but comments can be emailed to the board secretary.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2020-21 calendar and confirms policy compliance

The Board of Education approved the 2020-21 Board Calendar Schedule and the Required Approvals Agenda. The Board also formally stated it is in compliance with governance process policies. New administrative staff were introduced during the meeting.

Tue Aug 18, 2020

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

Board to discuss remote learning and equity reading

This is a remote work/study session of the Federal Way School Board. The board will discuss the draft 2020-21 board calendar, equity reading, board self-assessment, remote learning best practices, and legislative priorities. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information only.

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✓ Decided: Board holds remote work session to discuss calendar and learning practices

The Board of Education held a remote work/study session. The meeting consisted of discussions regarding the draft 2020-21 calendar, equity, board self-assessment, remote learning best practices, and legislative priorities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Tue Aug 11, 2020

Remote Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way school board to adopt 2020-21 budget and vote on reopening plan

The Federal Way School Board will hold a remote meeting on August 11, 2020, with no public comment. Key actions include adopting the 2020-21 budget via Resolution 2020-25, voting on the district reopening plan (Resolution 2020-26), revising the 2020-21 calendar, and authorizing a waiver of bidding requirements (Resolution 2020-27). The board will also approve consent items including warrants totaling approximately $27.6 million for the general fund and $12.5 million for capital projects.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2020-21 budget and district reopening plan

The Board of Education approved the 2020-21 budget and the District Reopening Plan. Members also approved a revised school calendar and a resolution to waive specific bidding requirements.

Tue Jul 28, 2020

Remote Board Meeting 11:00 a.m.

Federal Way School Board meeting includes financial approvals and facilities planning

The board will review personnel reports, various fund warrants, and financial reports. Additionally, the session includes a presentation on the 2021 Capital Facilities Plan and related resolutions for Federal Way, Auburn, and Kent.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2021 Capital Facilities Plan and related city resolutions

The Board of Education approved the 2021 FWPS Capital Facilities Plan and six accompanying resolutions for King County and the cities of Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, and Milton. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, budget, and financial reports.

Tue Jun 9, 2020

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session 5:30 p.m. and Remote Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on final guaranteed price for two school projects

The Federal Way School Board will consider Resolution 2020-17 approving the final Guaranteed Maximum Price for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School, and vote on adoption of K-12 ELA curriculum. The meeting includes consent agenda items for warrants and vouchers totaling approximately $27.5 million, personnel reports, and a closed executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves final price for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School projects

The Board of Education approved the final guaranteed maximum price for two school construction projects. The Board also approved a land use agreement with Sound Transit and a new K-12 ELA curriculum for student support services.

Tue Jun 2, 2020

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

School board to review policies and conduct self-assessment

This is a remote work/study session of the Federal Way School Board. The board will conduct a self-assessment and review specific policies, including Ends, Executive Limitations 2 and 4, and Board/Superintendent Relationship policies 2, 4, 6, and 8. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board updates language in Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 6

The Board of Education conducted a self-assessment and reviewed several policy sections. One specific amendment was approved to update the terminology used in the Board/Superintendent Relationship policy.

Tue May 26, 2020

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. and Remote Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School construction plans

The Federal Way School Board will meet remotely, starting with a closed executive session for personnel matters at 4:30 p.m., then reconvene publicly at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider consent agenda items including approval of warrants totaling over $8.8 million, and vote on several resolutions including an Economic Stabilization Fund, an Interfund Loan, and construction plans for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School.

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✓ Decided: Board approves construction intent for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School

The Board of Education approved resolutions regarding the Economic Stabilization Fund and an interfund loan. It also authorized the intent to construct and accepted the constructability review report for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School.

Tue May 19, 2020

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

School Board to vote on Thomas Jefferson High School construction intent

The Federal Way School Board will hold a remote work/study session discussing the Superintendent's budget recommendation and voting on resolutions for Thomas Jefferson High School construction and Local Effort Assistance funding.

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✓ Decided: Board approves intent to construct Thomas Jefferson High School

The Board of Education approved resolutions regarding school construction and local effort assistance. The Superintendent's budget recommendations were presented for information.

Tue May 12, 2020

Remote Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board considers emergency waiver of instructional hours and approves $24.6M

The Federal Way School Board will meet remotely to act on several consent agenda items, including nearly $24.6 million in warrants and vouchers. Key actions include a resolution to waive instructional hours due to the emergency, contract authorizations for teachers and administrators, and approval of the Asset Preservation Program. The board will also receive a presentation on financial and asset protection.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2020-21 employment contracts and emergency instructional hour waiver

The Board of Education approved employment contracts for certificated teachers, administrators, and exempt staff for the 2020-21 school year. The Board also approved a resolution for an emergency waiver of instructional hours and confirmed compliance with financial and asset protection limitations.

Tue Apr 28, 2020

Remote Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School board to vote on Continuous Learning Plan, approve $40M+ in warrants

The Federal Way School Board will hold a remote meeting on April 28, 2020. Action items include approving Resolution 2020-10 for a Continuous Learning Plan, setting final guaranteed maximum prices for Thomas Jefferson High School and amendments for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School construction. The board will also approve warrants and vouchers totaling over $40 million, including $29.1 million in general fund and $11.2 million in capital projects payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Continuous Learning Plan and school construction pricing

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2020-10 regarding a Continuous Learning Plan. The board also approved construction pricing and amendments for Thomas Jefferson High School, Star Lake Elementary, and Totem Middle School.

Tue Apr 21, 2020

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

Board will act on Thomas Jefferson High School Guaranteed Maximum Price #4

The Federal Way School Board will hold a remote work/study session on April 21, 2020. The board will receive a coronavirus update, consider executive limitations for scholars, set graduation requirements for the class of 2020, and take action on a guaranteed maximum price contract for Thomas Jefferson High School. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board waives district graduation credit requirements for Class of 2020

The Board of Education approved changes to graduation requirements for the Class of 2020 to align with state standards. The Board also approved a construction price guarantee for Thomas Jefferson High School and confirmed compliance with specific executive limitations regarding scholars.

Tue Mar 24, 2020

Remote Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School board to approve final construction acceptance for Federal Way High School

The Federal Way School Board will consider resolutions accepting construction completion and a building commissioning report for Federal Way High School. The board also plans to approve warrants and vouchers totaling over $5 million across funds, including $3.1 million in capital projects. Personnel reports, the February 2020 financial report, and a legislative proposal on staffing funding (SB 6615) will also be acted upon.

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✓ Decided: Board approves final construction acceptance for Federal Way High School

The Board of Education approved the final acceptance of construction and the building commissioning report for Federal Way High School. The Board also voted to co-sponsor a legislative proposal regarding school district staffing funding.

Tue Mar 10, 2020

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on value engineering study for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School

The Federal Way School Board will vote on Resolution 2020-09 authorizing a value engineering study and implementation for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School. They also consider approval of the district calendar for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, along with consent items including warrants totaling over $30.5 million and the January 2020 financial report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves district calendars and value engineering for two schools

The Board of Education approved the district calendars for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. The Board also passed a resolution regarding a value engineering study for Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School. A consent agenda covering financial and personnel reports was approved.

Tue Mar 3, 2020

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

School board hears MTSS update and reviews self-assessment

This is a work/study session of the Federal Way School Board with informational presentations and a discussion. The board will hear an Ends 3 Presentation and an MTSS Update, both for information only, and review the Board Self-Assessment. No votes or action items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work/study session on school performance and calendars

The meeting consisted of informational presentations and discussions. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Tue Feb 25, 2020

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School board to vote on Prof-Tech collective bargaining agreement

The Federal Way School Board will vote on a new Prof-Tech Collective Bargaining Agreement and consider Resolution 2020-04 regarding Thomas Jefferson High School's constructability review. The board will also approve warrants and vouchers totaling over $3.3 million across general, ASB, PPT, and capital project funds, and consent to field trips and personnel reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Prof-Tech collective bargaining agreement

The Board of Education approved a collective bargaining agreement for the Professional Technical Union and a constructability review report for Thomas Jefferson High School. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering budget, personnel, and student field trips.

Tue Feb 18, 2020

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

Board self-assessment discussion at work session

The Federal Way School Board is holding a work/study session with mostly procedural items and one discussion: a board self-assessment. No votes or major decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work/study session

The Board of Education held a work/study session on February 18, 2020. The meeting consisted of procedural items and a discussion regarding the Board Self-Assessment. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Feb 11, 2020

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on Thomas Jefferson High School value engineering report

The Federal Way School Board will consider several resolutions and consent agenda items, including a value engineering report for Thomas Jefferson High School (Resolution 2020-03), a waiver of public bidding requirements (Resolution 2020-05), and disposition of portable classrooms (Resolution 2020-06). The consent agenda includes approval of warrants and vouchers totaling over $30 million across general, ASB, capital project, and payroll funds, as well as personnel reports and field trips.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Thomas Jefferson High School value engineering report

The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding school facilities and bidding requirements. They also passed a consent agenda covering personnel reports, budget items, and two middle school field trips.

Tue Jan 28, 2020

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve $38.7M in warrants and vouchers

The Federal Way School Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of over $38.7 million in warrants and vouchers for operating and capital projects, financial reports for November and December 2019, personnel reports, and multiple student field trips. No other action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way Public Schools Board approves consent agenda and student field trips

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda. This consent agenda included the approval of financial reports, personnel reports, and 11 student field trips to various domestic and international locations.

Tue Jan 21, 2020

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

School board to discuss Thomas Jefferson High School construction costs and vote on two resolutions

The Federal Way School Board will hold a work/study session to discuss a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Thomas Jefferson High School, and consider resolutions to authorize portable classroom disposition and waive public bidding requirements. An informational presentation on Ends 2 is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves construction pricing for Thomas Jefferson High School

The Board of Education approved a guaranteed maximum price for phases 2 and 3 of the Thomas Jefferson High School project. Two resolutions regarding portable classroom disposition and public bidding waivers were also approved.