Federal Way Public Schools Accepting Applications for Board Director Position 5
Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors has announced that it is now accepting applications for the position of director, District 5. Dave Larson, who served in that position, tendered his resignation effective February 29, 2008. The Board will select a qualified replacement for Larson within 90 days.
Applicants who want to serve on the Board of Education must be U.S. citizens and qualified voters residing within the boundaries of District 5 of the Federal Way School District. District 5 generally includes the southwest portion of the school district. Specific boundaries of District 5 and a map can be found at http://www.fwps.org/info/board/boundaries/.
Board service requires a commitment to attend and participate in two formal business meetings each month, and several Board work-studies and planning sessions throughout the year. Board members also participate in a variety of school and community events in order to better understand the needs of our students, schools, staff and parents.
Board directors represent the community. Among other things, they are responsible for:
- Adopting policy
- Planning and monitoring operations
- Controlling expenditures
To become an applicant, you need to submit your letter of interest and completed application form by 12:00 noon on March 27, 2008 to Chris Popich, Administrative Assistant, at the following address:
FWPS Board of Education
31405 – 18th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
On April 8, 2008 current Board Members will review all applications, narrow the field of applicants to approximately five, and send out interview questions to these finalists. On April 30, 2008, finalists will be interviewed during an open meeting of the Board of Education at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. A decision will be made that same evening. The new Board Member will be sworn in on May 13, 2008 and will serve until the next school board election in November 2009.
Please contact Chris Popich at 253-945-2003 for further questions.
March 12, 2008