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Federal Way Public Schools public meetings in 2025

27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to elect officers, approve $40M in warrants

The board will elect officers and administer oaths of office for two new directors. It will also consider a consent agenda including over $38 million in general fund warrants and $2 million in capital project warrants, plus personnel reports and a field trip for Thomas Jefferson HS girls wrestling. Presentations include an update on the high school master schedule and the ENDS 1 strategic goal.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way School Board elects new officers and WIAA Representative

The Board of Education elected Dr. Jennifer Jones as President and Trudy Davis as Vice President. Additionally, the Board elected Trudy Davis as the WIAA Representative in a 3-2 vote. New directors also took their Oaths of Office during the meeting.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

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

Board to hear EP&O Levy update and ENDS 1 presentation at work session

The Federal Way School Board holds a work/study session with no votes expected. Presentations include ENDS 1 on student outcomes, a District Support Team update, and an EP&O Levy update. The EP&O Levy update covers the district's educational programs and operations levy, a key funding source.

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✓ Decided: Board held a work/study session on district performance and levy updates

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education held a work/study session at the Educational Service Center. The meeting included presentations on organizational performance, the District Support Team, and an Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy update. No formal policy votes were taken.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on EP&O Renewal Levy resolution

The Federal Way School Board will consider final approval of Resolution 2025-12 for the EP&O Renewal Levy, which funds ongoing operations. The board also will approve over $33 million in general fund warrants and vouchers, and a consent agenda including contracts, grants, and policy updates. A presentation on Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and an update on levy planning are also scheduled.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Work/Study Session - 4:00 p.m.

School board to discuss high school schedule and levy FAQs

The Federal Way School Board holds a work/study session featuring presentations on a high school master schedule update and an EP&O Levy FAQ. The session also includes policy review and board development items. No voting or formal decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Work/study session held with no formal decisions

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education held a work/study session to discuss high school schedules and the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

First reading of EP&O Levy Resolution

The Federal Way School Board will hold a regular meeting at Kilo Middle School, with options for remote attendance. Notable actions include the first reading of the EP&O Levy Resolution, approval of warrants totaling over $7.2 million across general, ASB, and capital projects funds, and receipt of new policies on sexual health education and student promotion. The board will also consider withdrawing a policy on Title I parent involvement and approving school improvement plans for multiple schools.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda and policy updates

The Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, budgets, and personnel reports. They also approved a policy update for GP-15 Director Orientation and confirmed board compliance monitoring documents.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Board to approve $34.1 million in warrants and vouchers

The Federal Way School Board will consider approval of over $34 million in warrants and vouchers across multiple funds, including payroll, general fund, and capital projects. The board will also receive presentations on enrollment and the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy, and vote on Resolution 2025-11 regarding cancellation of warrants. Personnel reports and an administrative procedure for special education are on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way School Board approved agenda and warrant cancellation resolution

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing various reports. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 2025-11 regarding the cancellation of warrants.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

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

School board to hear legislative priorities, EP&O levy update

The Federal Way School Board will hold a work/study session on October 7, 2025. Presentations will cover legislative priorities and an update on the Educational Programs & Operations levy. The meeting is in-person at the FWPS Educational Service Center with a remote option via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way Public Schools Board holds work/study session on legislative priorities and levy update

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education held a work/study meeting on October 7, 2025. Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer, alongside Rob Bryant and Jeri Carlson, presented the district's Legislative Priorities and provided an update regarding the EP&O Levy.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve over $39M in warrants and vouchers

The Federal Way School Board will consider a consent agenda approving warrants and vouchers totaling over $39.7 million, easements for multiple school sites, personnel changes, and updates to administrative policies. The board will also hear public comment and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

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

Board to hear EP&O update and district improvement plan

This is a work/study session of the Federal Way School Board. No votes are scheduled; the board will receive presentations on the EP&O update and the District Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way School Board held a work/study session on levy and improvement plans

The Board of Education held a work/study session featuring presentations on the EP&O Levy and the District Improvement Plan. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School board to adopt 2025-26 budget after public hearing

The Federal Way School Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on Resolution 2025-09 to adopt the 2025-26 budget. The board will also approve a consent agenda including over $38.5 million in general fund warrants and over $2.2 million in capital projects warrants, new administrative policies, personnel reports, and a cross-country team trip. Additionally, the board will consider collective bargaining agreements with PSE and an update on the EP&O levy.

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✓ Decided: Federal Way School Board adopts 2025-26 budget and three labor agreements

The Board of Education approved the 2025-26 budget via Resolution 2025-09. Additionally, the board approved three collective bargaining agreements for various employee groups effective September 1, 2025. The 2025-26 board meeting schedule was also approved.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 11:00 a.m.

Board to vote on Resolution 2025-08 for capital projects fund interest transfer

The Federal Way School Board holds a regular meeting with a consent agenda approving warrants, financial reports, personnel, and policies. Notable items include a presentation on a cell phone policy update, a budget update, and an action vote on Resolution 2025-08 to transfer capital projects fund interest. The meeting also includes a flag discussion and approval of a student cross-country trip to California.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Capital Projects Fund interest transfer and rejects flag motion

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2025-08 regarding a Capital Projects Fund interest transfer. A motion to expand the types of flags displayed throughout the district was defeated. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, personnel, and contracts.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Special Board Meeting - Executive Session starting at 4:45 p.m. and Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to hear budget presentation, consider capital facilities plans

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting starting with an executive session at 4:45 p.m., then reconvene for the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The consent agenda includes approval of warrants totaling over $31 million, several administrative policies, and personnel reports. Key action items include a budget presentation, resolutions adopting the 2026 Capital Facilities Plan for multiple jurisdictions, and a resolution to waive public bidding requirements. The board will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Association of Federal Way School Principals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026 Capital Facilities Plan and principals' contract

The Board of Education approved the 2026 Capital Facilities Plan and a collective bargaining agreement for school principals. The Board also authorized a 1.50% inflationary salary increase for unrepresented central office personnel and the Superintendent.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

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

Budget presentation and capital facilities plan at Federal Way School Board work session

The Federal Way School Board will hear a budget presentation and a capital facilities plan, discuss a waiver for emergency school closures, and receive an update on civics curriculum. A discussion on public comment procedures is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board holds work study session with budget and facilities presentations

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

Tue May 27, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on waiver from state graduation requirements for Truman HS and Open Doors

The Federal Way School Board will vote on Resolution 2025-02, waiving state high school graduation requirements for the Career Academy at Truman High School and the Open Doors Youth Reengagement program. The board will also authorize contracts for certificated teachers and administrators for the 2025-26 school year. Consent agenda items include approval of $3.77 million in general fund warrants and $69,219 in capital projects warrants, as well as adoption of several administrative policies. A presentation on summer school programs is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025-26 employment contracts for administrators and teachers

The Board of Education authorized the issuance of employment contracts for the 2025-26 school year for teachers and administrative staff. The Board also approved a waiver for state high school graduation requirements for specific programs.

Tue May 13, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way school board to vote on superintendent contract extension

The board will vote on extending the superintendent's contract and approve over $34.5 million in warrants and vouchers for general fund, ASB, and payroll, plus $3.8 million in capital projects fund warrants. A presentation on the 'Schools Can't Do It Alone' initiative and a legislative update are also on the agenda. Public comment is scheduled near the end of the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer

The Board of Education approved a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer through June 2028. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda covering budget, construction, contracts, and personnel reports.

Tue May 6, 2025

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

Board to hear update on standards-based grading and competency-based education

The Federal Way School Board will first hold a closed executive session at 3:30 p.m., then reconvene for a regular work/study session at 5:00 p.m. The main agenda item is a presentation on standards-based grading, earned honors, and competency-based education. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board receives update on grading and competency-based education

The Board of Education held a special meeting and work study session. The session included a presentation on Standards-based Grading, Earned Honors, and Competency-based Education. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to review over $33 million in expenditures

The Federal Way School Board will meet to approve various financial warrants, personnel reports, and the March 2025 financial report. The board will also receive presentations on finance and asset protection and highly capable programming.

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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 financial reports, personnel reports, and travel authorizations for student teams. The meeting also featured presentations on finance and highly capable programming.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

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

Board to hear tech levy, instructional technology updates

This is a work/study session of the Federal Way School Board. The board will receive presentations on the Tech Levy/Instructional Technology and Project Lead the Way. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is informational.

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✓ Decided: Board receives updates on tech levy and Project Lead the Way

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

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to consider over $8.7 million in payments

The Federal Way School Board will meet to review financial reports and approve various warrants and vouchers. The board is also considering updates to policies regarding electronic resources, internet safety, and digital citizenship.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including financial reports and personnel updates

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda. This consent agenda included financial reports, personnel reports, and an interlocal agreement with Clover Park School District.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve $30.65M in warrants and vouchers, new health policies

The Federal Way School Board will meet in person with a remote option at Mirror Lake Elementary. The consent agenda includes approval of $30.65 million in warrants and vouchers, $2.75 million in capital projects warrants, personnel reports, and new policies on anaphylaxis and opioid overdose reversal. The board will also receive presentations on HR, middle school program updates, and consider action on Ends 3, plus a student trip to a jazz festival.

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✓ Decided: Board approves compliance for 'Whole Child' inclusive community goal

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a Required Approvals Agenda containing personnel, budget, and policy items. The Board also voted to confirm that the district is in compliance with the 'Whole Child' personal responsibility and inclusive community goal.

Tue Mar 4, 2025

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

Federal Way school board to hear presentations on asset preservation, inclusive practices, and middle school scheduling

The Federal Way School Board is holding a work/study session to receive presentations on the Asset Preservation Program, Inclusive Practices, and the Middle School Program & Master Schedule Update. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is informational.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work study session on district programs

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

Tue Feb 25, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board to review $3.7 million in warrants and vouchers

The Federal Way School Board will meet to approve various financial warrants, personnel reports, and administrative policies. The board will also consider a resolution to waive certain public bidding requirements.

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✓ Decided: Board approves waiver of public bidding requirements

The Board of Education approved Resolution 2025-01 to waive public bidding requirements under RCW 39.04.280. The board also approved a consent agenda including financial reports, contracts, and student travel.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

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

School Board to hear Portrait of a Graduate, Ends 3 updates

This is a work/study session of the Federal Way School Board. The board will receive presentations on the Portrait of a Graduate update and Ends 3, followed by Roberts Rules of Order training. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds Work/Study session for updates and training

The Board of Education conducted a Work/Study session consisting of presentations and training. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

School Board to approve $32.8M in warrants and policy updates

The Federal Way School Board will consider a consent agenda approving over $32.8 million in general fund warrants and $4.6 million in capital projects warrants, along with personnel reports and several administrative policy adoptions. Also up for discussion are a legislative update, a resolution, and a presentation on multilingual services. Public comment will be accepted.

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✓ Decided: Board approves academic achievement compliance for Sub End 2

The Board of Education approved a motion confirming that Sub End 2 - A Dream - Academic Achievement is in compliance. A proposed resolution regarding WIAA athletic and extracurricular practices was defeated.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to vote on $2.7M in warrants, budget, and new policies

The Federal Way School Board will consider approving over $2.7 million in warrants and vouchers for general fund, ASB, and capital projects. They will also act on new administrative policies on freedom of expression, threat assessment, and transportation, and approve the Carl Perkins Grant. A presentation on enrollment and budget is scheduled for action. The meeting includes recognition events and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves required agenda items and schedules Title IX discussion

The Board of Education approved the Required Approvals Agenda, which included financial reports, personnel reports, and student travel. The Board also voted to introduce a discussion regarding a Title IX resolution for the WIAA at a future meeting.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Special Meeting - Executive Session starting at 4:25 p.m. and Regular Meeting/Work Study Session - 5:00 p.m.

Federal Way School Board holds special meeting with executive session

The Federal Way School Board will hold a special meeting at 4:25 p.m. with an executive session, then reconvene to a regular work study session at 5 p.m. The board will hear a counseling update presentation and an Ends 2 presentation, and discuss future learning topics. The meeting is open in-person and via Zoom.

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

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring presentations on counseling and Ends 2. No substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Board to approve $32.1M in warrants and $4.7M in capital projects

The Federal Way School Board will consider a consent agenda approving nearly $32.1 million in general fund, ASB, and payroll warrants, plus $4.7 million in capital projects fund warrants. They will also vote on contracts, personnel reports, and three new administrative policies (6112, 6530, 6535). A presentation on College & Career Readiness and Career & Technical Education is scheduled, along with an action item on Ends 1.

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✓ Decided: Board approves compliance for scholar graduation and advancement

The Board of Education approved the compliance of Sub End 1 regarding scholar graduation and advancement. The board also approved a series of consent items including financial reports, personnel reports, and administrative policies.