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Federal Way Public Schools public meetings in 2024

28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board meeting on December 17, 2024

The Federal Way School Board will review required approvals including budget warrants and personnel reports. The board is also scheduled to vote on resolutions regarding Thomas Jefferson High School and Memorial Field.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

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

School board to hear middle school program and capital projects updates

The Federal Way School Board is holding a work/study session to receive presentations on the middle school program and master schedule, an Ends 1 update, and final acceptance of capital projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board receives updates on middle school programs and capital projects

The Board of Education held a work study session consisting of presentations. No substantive decisions were made or voted upon during this meeting.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to approve $5.8M in warrants and consent items

The board will vote on a consent agenda approving warrants totaling $5,379,174.60 for general and ASB funds and $417,701.74 for capital projects, along with contracts, personnel reports, and out-of-state trips for basketball and bowling teams. Presentations on attendance and family engagement are also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves required approvals agenda and student travel

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda. This consent agenda included budget, finance, personnel reports, and travel for high school athletics.

Tue Nov 12, 2024

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

Board to approve $38.6M in warrants and payments

The Federal Way School Board will meet in executive session at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Lakeland Elementary. Key actions include approving general fund warrants totaling $32,946,730.29 and capital projects warrants totaling $5,681,893.92 via the consent agenda. The board will also consider Resolution 2024-17 on superintendent signing authority and updates to board policies GP-1 and GP-2.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Superintendent signing authority and policy updates

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2024-17 regarding Superintendent signing authority and updated policies GP-1 and GP-2. The Board also confirmed compliance with governance process policies. A consent agenda including budget, construction, and withdrawal policy items was approved.

Tue Oct 22, 2024

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 5:25 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on union contracts, approve $29M in payments

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special executive session at 5:25 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Sacajawea Middle School. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with warrants totaling $29,272,974.75 and capital project warrants of $217,573.65, along with personnel reports and new policies. Action items include a vote on Resolution 2024-14 for cancellation of warrants and approval of collective bargaining agreements for FWEA-Coaches and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Presentations on district priorities and the Portrait of a Graduate are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two collective bargaining agreements for coaches and operating engineers

The Board of Education approved new labor contracts for school coaches and the International Union of Operating Engineers. The Board also approved a resolution for the cancellation of warrants and a series of consent agenda items including personnel reports and budget matters.

Tue Oct 15, 2024

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

School board to hear legislative priorities and DST presentation

The Federal Way School Board holds a work/study session with presentations on legislative priorities and the District Support Team, plus policy review. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational.

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✓ Decided: Board holds work study session on legislative priorities and district support

The Board of Education held a work study session consisting of presentations. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Tue Oct 8, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve over $9.7 million in warrants and vouchers

The Federal Way School Board will meet in person at Wildwood Elementary with a remote option. The consent agenda includes approval of warrants and vouchers totaling $4,282,047.99 for the General and ASB funds and $5,428,557.36 for capital projects. The board will also hear an enrollment update and a presentation on the staff wellness plan and nutrition services.

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✓ Decided: Board approves required approvals agenda and personnel reports

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the Required Approvals Agenda. This consent agenda included the approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes, budget and finance items, buildings and grounds construction, and personnel reports for Areas 1 through 4.

Tue Sep 24, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on surplus property resolution and approve $36.2M in warrants

The Federal Way School Board will consider Resolution 2024-13 authorizing surplus disposition under state law and approve consent items including warrants totaling $36.2 million. Presentations include a Back to School Report and introduction of new administrative staff. Public comment will be taken.

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✓ Decided: Board approves resolution for surplus disposition

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2024-13 regarding surplus disposition requirements. The board also approved a consent agenda covering budget, personnel, and student travel.

Tue Sep 17, 2024

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

Board to discuss WSSDA General Assembly

This is a work/study session of the Federal Way School Board. The agenda is largely procedural (call to order, roll call, welcome) with one discussion item: a board development discussion on the WSSDA General Assembly. No votes or concrete decisions are expected.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way Public Schools Board holds work study session

The Board of Education held a work study session on September 17, 2024. The meeting consisted of procedural items and a discussion regarding the WSSDA General Assembly. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Thu Sep 5, 2024

Special Board Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

Board to vote on two union collective bargaining agreements

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving collective bargaining agreements with the Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) and the FWEA-ESP. The agenda also includes public comment, superintendent and board comments, and procedural items. This meeting is focused on labor contract approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves collective bargaining agreements for FWEA and FWEA-ESP

The Board of Education approved two collective bargaining agreements with the Federal Way Education Association and the Federal Way Education Association-Educational Support Professionals. Both agreements are effective through 2027.

Tue Aug 27, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

FWPS board to adopt 2024-25 budget, approve $44.6M in warrants

The Federal Way School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-12 to adopt the 2024-25 budget. It will also consider approving approximately $44.6 million in warrants and vouchers across general, ASB, and capital projects funds, along with the July 2024 financial report, contracts and PSAs, accounts receivable write-offs, and personnel reports. New administrative staff will be introduced.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2024-25 school district budget

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 Budget via Resolution 2024-12 following a public hearing. The Board also approved the meeting schedule for the 2024-25 school year and a series of consent agenda items.

Tue Jul 23, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 11:00 a.m.

Board to consider 2025 Capital Facilities Plan resolutions for four cities

The Federal Way School Board will vote on resolutions adopting the 2025 Capital Facilities Plan for Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, and King County. They will also approve warrants totaling over $44 million across general fund, capital projects, and payroll. Other consent items include financial reports, contracts, personnel reports, and student trips to California and Taiwan.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 Capital Facilities Plan and Illahee Middle School property agreement

The Board of Education approved the 2025 Capital Facilities Plan and related resolutions for the City of Federal Way, City of Auburn, City of Kent, and King County. The Board also authorized a property dedication agreement for the development of Illahee Middle School and approved a termination agreement.

Tue Jun 11, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to consider budget, portable classroom disposition, and personnel pay

The Federal Way School Board will hold a regular meeting at Panther Lake Elementary. The agenda includes a budget presentation, a resolution to authorize disposition of portable classrooms, and an inflationary adjustment for unrepresented personnel. The board will also approve warrants totaling over $30 million and personnel reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 3.7% inflationary pay increase for unrepresented personnel

The Board of Education approved a 3.70% inflationary salary adjustment for unrepresented central office personnel and the Superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. The Board also authorized the disposition of portable classrooms via Resolution 2024-04.

Tue Jun 4, 2024

Special Meeting - Executive Session starting at 5:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting/Work Study Session - 5:45 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to receive budget presentation

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special executive session followed by a regular work study session. The primary agenda item is a budget presentation delivered by Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds budget presentation during work study session

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and work study session. Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer introduced Chief Finance & Operations Officer Rob Bryant to provide a budget presentation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Tue May 28, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on 2024-25 contract authorizations for teachers and administrators

The Federal Way School Board holds a regular meeting at Star Lake Elementary, with an option to attend via Zoom. The board will vote on consent agenda items including warrants totaling over $9.7 million, approve 2024-25 contracts for certificated and classified staff, and receive presentations on summer school and communications. A personnel item includes a recommendation for non-renewal.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2024-25 contracts for teachers and administrators

The Board of Education approved the issuance of employment contracts for certificated teachers and administrative staff for the 2024-25 school year. The Board also approved the Required Approvals Agenda and confirmed compliance with four Executive Limitations.

Tue May 14, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on short-term lease with City of Federal Way

The Federal Way School Board will consider approving a short-term lease agreement with the City of Federal Way for 18,107 square feet of property near Federal Way High School. They will also vote on a consent agenda including approval of warrants totaling over $33.8 million from various funds, personnel reports, and minutes. Presentations on finance and asset protection and recognition of school achievements are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves short-term lease with City of Federal Way

The Board of Education approved a short-term lease agreement with the City of Federal Way for property near Federal Way High School. The board also approved a consent agenda containing personnel reports, budget items, and student travel.

Tue May 7, 2024

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

School board to hear middle school schedule update and equity discussion

The Federal Way School Board is holding a work/study session with presentations and discussions, including a middle school master schedule and program update and an equity learning discussion. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews middle school schedules and special education

The Board of Education held a work study session featuring presentations on the Middle School Master Schedule and Program Update and special education in secondary schools. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Tue Apr 23, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on superintendent contract extension, hear budget update

The Federal Way School Board will vote on a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer and receive a budget update. The board will also act on a consent agenda including approval of $31.9 million in warrants, personnel reports, and field trips for Thomas Jefferson High School students. A resolution authorizing surplus property disposition is also scheduled for a vote.

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✓ Decided: Board approves one-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer

The Board of Education approved a contract extension for the Superintendent through June 2027. The Board also passed a resolution regarding surplus disposition requirements and approved a series of consent agenda items including financial reports and student travel.

Tue Apr 16, 2024

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

Federal Way School Board to get budget update at work study session

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special board meeting with an executive session at 4 p.m., then reconvene for a regular work study session at 5 p.m. The main business items are a budget update presentation by the superintendent and an equity learning discussion. The meeting is largely procedural, with no action items or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way Public Schools Board holds work study session

The Board of Education held a special meeting and work study session. The meeting consisted of an executive session and presentations on the budget and special education in elementary schools; no substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 5:15 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School board to approve $10.5M in warrants and capital projects

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special executive session at 5:15 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m. at Brigadoon Elementary. The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of warrants totaling $6.3 million for general fund, ASB, and transportation vehicle fund, and $4.2 million in capital projects fund warrants. Other actions include approval of the February 2024 financial report, contracts, personnel reports, and out-of-state trips for track and DECA.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Required Approvals Agenda and compliance for Sub End 3

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda covering budget, personnel, and construction. The Board also voted to approve that Sub End 3 regarding the Whole Child and Inclusive Community is in compliance.

Tue Mar 12, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School board to approve $29M in warrants and $3.3M in capital projects

The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of $29,075,472.99 in general fund and payroll warrants, $3,329,716.35 in capital projects warrants, personnel reports, and DECA student trips. Presentations include ENDS 3 goals and a tech levy/digital equity update. Public comment will be heard.

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✓ Decided: Board approves required agenda items and student travel to California

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda. This consent agenda included budget, finance, personnel reports, and travel for DECA students. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Mar 5, 2024

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

Board to review Ends 3 policy and equity learning

This work/study session includes a presentation on ENDS 3, a measure of organizational performance, followed by equity learning and discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board is gathering information for future policy work.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work study session on organizational performance and equity

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring presentations on organizational performance and multilingual education. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Tue Feb 27, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve $3.3M in warrants and vouchers

The Federal Way School Board will consider approving a consent agenda including warrants and vouchers totaling $3,314,727.46, the January 2024 financial report, and personnel reports. The board will also receive an MTSS update presentation and consider an Ends 2 action.

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✓ Decided: Board approves academic achievement compliance and required approvals agenda

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda covering budget, finance, buildings, and personnel. The Board also voted to approve that Sub End 2 - A Dream - Academic Achievement is in compliance.

Tue Feb 13, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to consider adopting new ELA curriculum for grades 3-8

The Federal Way School Board will vote on adopting new English Language Arts curriculum for grades 3-5 and 6-8, approve over $31 million in warrants and $3.5 million in capital project warrants, and authorize surplus disposition. Several consent items including contracts, personnel reports, and stipends are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 3-5 and 6-8 ELA curriculum adoption

The Board of Education approved the adoption of the 3-5 and 6-8 ELA Curriculum. Additionally, the Board passed Resolution 2024-02 regarding surplus disposition requirements.

Tue Feb 6, 2024

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

Board to hear English Language Arts adoption presentation

The Federal Way School Board holds a work/study session. Presentations include an ENDS 2 update and an English Language Arts curriculum adoption for grades 3-5 and 6-8. Board members also participate in an equity learning discussion. No votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work study session on performance and curriculum

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring presentations on organizational performance and ELA adoption. No formal decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Tue Jan 23, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to consider waiving public bidding requirements, approve $3.2M in warrants

The Federal Way School Board will consider Resolution 2024-01 to waive public bidding requirements under RCW 39.04.280. The consent agenda includes approval of general fund warrants totaling $3,032,973.58 and capital projects warrants totaling $200,220.18, as well as financial reports for March and December 2023 and personnel reports. A budget update presentation is scheduled under Assurance of Organizational Performance.

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✓ Decided: Board approves waiver of public bidding requirements

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2024-01 to waive public bidding requirements under RCW 39.04.280. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, personnel, and facilities, and confirmed compliance for graduation and advancement standards.

Tue Jan 16, 2024

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

Board to hear middle school schedule and program update

The Federal Way School Board will hold a closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. then reconvene for a regular work study session at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes a presentation on middle school master scheduling and program updates, and a discussion on pending legislation. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board receives update on middle school master schedule and programs

The Board of Education held a special meeting and work study session. No substantive decisions were made; the session consisted of a presentation on middle school scheduling and a bill discussion.

Tue Jan 9, 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve $39M in payments, adopt new student dress policy

The Federal Way School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $39 million in warrants/vouchers, a new student dress policy (3224/3224P), contracts, personnel reports, and out-of-state trips for TJHS baseball and DHS cheerleading. The board will also hear presentations on SEL and US History curriculum adoption, a legislative update, and school reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves required approvals agenda and meeting agenda

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda. The Required Approvals Agenda included items related to budget, personnel, contracts, and student travel.