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Federal Way Public Schools Board of Education (l-r): Danny Peterson, President Tony Moore, Claire Wilson, Vice-President Angela Griffin, and Legislative Liaison Ed Barney.
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Board Members

The Federal Way School Board Members are your official elected local representatives in matters of public education. Each board member resides in a specific director district. They are elected to four year terms by voters of the entire school district. The board establishes the district goals, policies and budget. The superintendent and school staff translate these policies and goals into action which results in quality education for students in the Federal Way Public Schools.

Policy Governance®: Getting Down to What's Really Important

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion at the September 28, 2010 meeting to adopt a Policy Governance style of management.

Policy Governance® is a fundamental redesign of the role of the board, emphasizing values, vision and the empowerment of both board and staff.  It is designed to create a clear structure for a board of directors to be accountable to the community that they serve.  Read more »

Board Recognitions - Jan 22

Board Recognitions
The Federal Way Board of Directors recognized ... Read more »

Regular Board Meeting and Work/Study Resources

Regular board meetings are broadcast live on cable channel 21 within the city limits of Federal Way on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6 p.m.  They also can be viewed live online during the meeting at mms://media.cityoffederalway.com/Live.

Missed the live broadcast? The most recent board meeting will be rebroadcast daily: Monday: 12:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM(note) & 8:30 PM, Thursday: 1:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 AM & 3:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM, Sunday: 8:00 AM & 9:00 PM

To view other 2013 board meetings, click on the video box here ^
To view the 2012 meetings, click here

Board Meeting Information - 2012/13 School Year

Date Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes MP3 Audio
Aug 27 agenda Aug 27 consent Aug 27 minutes Aug 27 audio Aug 27
Jul 23 agenda Jul 23 consent Jul 23 minutes Jul 23 audio Jul 23
Jun 25 agenda Jun 25 consent Jun 25 minutes Jun 25 audio Jun 25
Jun 11 agenda Jun 11 consent Jun 11 minutes Jun 11 audio Jun 11
May 28 agenda May 28 consent May 28 minutes May 28 audio May 28
May 14 agenda May 14 consent May 14 minutes May 14 audio May 14
Apr 9 agenda Apr 9 consent Apr 9 minutes Apr 9 audio Apr 9
Mar 12 agenda Mar 12 consent Mar 12 minutes Mar 12 audio Mar 12
Feb 26 agenda Feb 26 consent Feb 26 minutes Feb 26 audio Feb 26
Feb 12 agenda Feb 12 consent Feb 12 minutes Feb 12 audio Feb 12
Jan 22 agenda Jan 22 consent Jan 22 minutes Jan 22 audio Jan 22
Jan 8 agenda Jan 8 consent Jan 8 minutes Jan 8 audio Jan 8
Dec 11 agenda Dec 11 consent Dec 11 minutes Dec 11 audio Dec 11
Nov 27 agenda Nov 27 consent Nov 27 minutes Nov 27 audio Nov 27
Nov 13 agenda Nov 13 consent Nov 13 minutes Nov 13 audio Nov 13
Oct 23 agenda Oct 23 consent Oct 23 minutes Oct 23 audio Oct 23
Oct 9 agenda Oct 9 consent Oct 9 minutes Oct 9 audio Oct 9
Sep 25 agenda Sep 25 consent Sep 25 minutes Sep 25 audio Sep 25
Sep 11 agenda Sep 11 consent Sep 11 minutes Sep 11 audio Sep 11
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Minutes of regular Board meetings are published and posted to the web site only after having been approved by the Board. For any information regarding Board action following a regular Board meeting, please call (253) 945-2003.

Work/Study Information - 2012/13 School Year

Date Agenda MP3 Audio
May 21 (work/study) agenda May 21 audio May 21
Mar 5 (work/study) agenda Mar 5 audio Mar 5
Feb 5 (work/study) agenda Feb 5 audio Feb 5
Jan 29 (work/study) agenda Jan 29 audio Jan 29
Dec 4 (work/study) agenda Dec 4 audio Dec 4
Nov 6 (work/study) agenda Nov 6 audio Nov 6
Oct 2 (work/study) agenda Oct 2 audio Oct 2
Sep 4 (work/study) agenda Sep 4 audio Sep 4
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Official Notices

  • March 28, 2013 -This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education has scheduled an additional School Board Work/Study for May 21, 2013. The work/study will be held at the ESC at 33330 8th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA 98003 at 5:00 pm. The topic to be discussed is Ends 4: Parent Engagement. No decisions will be made at this meeting.
  • March 13, 2013 - MEETING CANCELLED FOR APRIL 23: This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education has cancelled the Board Meeting originally scheduled for April 23, 2013.
  • March 8, 2013 - MEETING CANCELLED FOR MARCH 26: This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education has cancelled the Board Meeting originally scheduled for March 26, 2013. The next regular scheduled meeting is April 9, 2013.
  • March 5, 2013 - MEETING CANCELLED: The work/studyinitially scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.has been cancelled.
  • Feb 28, 2013 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will meet for a work/study on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center as previously announced. The address is 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Agenda items to be discussed are Budget. An Executive Session will be held following the meeting from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Bargaining. No decisions will be made from Executive Session.
  • Feb 4, 2013 - The topic for the Feb 5 work/study meeting has changed:
    February 5, 2013 Ends 4: Parent Engagement
  • Jan 25, 2013 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will meet for a work/study on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. The address is 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Agenda items to be discussed are Grading. No decisions will be made.
  • Dec 3, 2012 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will meet for a work/study on the first Tuesday of each month for the 2012/2013 school year beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. The address is 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Dates and topics to be discussed are listed below. No decisions will be made.
    October 2, 2012 E-2: Student Achievement
    November 6, 2012 E-3: Responsibility
    December 4, 2012 E-4: Parent Engagement (MOVED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2013) Work/Study topics on this date will be Ends 1: Global End and Executive Limitations 16: Academic Program, Standards, and Practices
    January 1, 2013 No Meeting
    February 5, 2013 Graduation Rates
    March 5, 2013 Budget
  • Oct 16, 2012 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that four School Board members will travel to Vancouver, BC on October 17-18, 2012 to attend We Day Vancouver. This is an opportunity to view what is done there for the We Day to be held in March in Seattle, WA. No discussion or decisions will be made regarding School Board issues.
  • Oct 5, 2012 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The School Board will meet in Executive Session for a Student Hearing. This will be held at the Educational Service Center at 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington.
  • Sep 12, 2012 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will meet for a work/study on the first Tuesday of each month for the 2012/2013 school year beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. The address is 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Dates and topics to be discussed are listed below. No decisions will be made.

    October 2, 2012 E-2: Student Achievement

    January 1, 2013: No Meeting
    November 6, 2012 E-3: Responsibility February 5, 2013: Graduation Rates

    December 4, 2012 E-4: Parent Engagement

    March 5, 2013: Budget
  • Aug 31, 2012 - This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will meet for a work/study on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. The address is 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Agenda items to be discussed are Student Information Systems, Standards Based Education, AYP/AMO, Capital Levy, Equity, Bargaining, Health Care, TPEP, and 1:1. No decisions will be made.
  • Aug 15, 2012 -This notice is to officially inform patrons of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 and news media that the Board of Education will hold regular meetings for conducting the general business of the School District. These meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each calendar month with the exception of December, July and August. Dates for Board of Education meetings for the 2012/2013 school year are:

    September 11, 2012

    January 8, 2013

    April 23, 2013

    September 25, 2012

    January 22, 2013

    May 14, 2013

    October 9, 2012

    February 12, 2013

    May 28, 2013

    October 23, 2012

    February 26, 2013

    June 11, 2013

    November 13, 2012

    March 12, 2013

    June 25, 2013

    November 27, 2012

    March 26, 2013

    July 23, 2013*

    December 11, 2012

    April 9, 2013

    August 27, 2013
    The Board of Education will convene at the Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The address is 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. *This meeting will be held at the Educational Service Center at 33330 8th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA 98003. The time may be different for this meeting.

Archived Board Meeting Information - 1997-2012