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Clothing Resource Center Open   Tuesdays
4:30 - 6 p.m.
Board Work/Study   Jan. 6
2009 Federal Way MLK Celebration   Jan. 19
Semester Break, Secondary Schools   Jan. 26
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Federal Way Public Schools is committed to preparing our students to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders and engaged citizens, and we need you opinion. We're inviting students, staff, parents, and guardians to complete the Speak Up 2008 survey, located at http://www.netdayspeakup.org/
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This survey will provide new and timely data regarding technology, student achievement, and 21st century learning. To fill out a school survey, go to the website above and follow the directions. The survey closes January 20th.

When prompted for your secret word, enter: fwps

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Board of Education

FWPS School Board Group Photo
Board of Education (l to r): Angela Griffin, Suzanne Smith, Ed Barney, Tony Moore, and Amye Bronson-Doherty.

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.

Regular Board Meeting and Work/Study Resources

Regular board meetings are broadcast live on cable channel 21 within the city limits of Federal Way (and can be viewed live online during the meeting at mms://media.cityoffederalway.com/Live). Meetings will be rebroadcast on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 noon.

Board Meeting Information - 2008/09 School Year

Meeting Date Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes High Speed Video* 56K Video*
December 9 Agenda December 9, 2008 Consent Agenda December 9, 2008 Item not avialable. 12/9/08 High Speed Video 12/9/08 56KVideo
November 25 Agenda November 25, 2008 Consent Agenda November 25, 2008 November 25, 2008 Approved Minutes 11/25/08 High Speed Video 11/25/08 56KVideo
November 12 Agenda November 12, 2008 Consent Agenda November 12, 2008 November 12, 2008 Approved Minutes 11/12/08 High Speed Video 11/12/08 56KVideo
October 28 Agenda October 28, 2008 Consent Agenda October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 Approved Minutes 10/28/08 High Speed Video 10/28/08 56KVideo
October 14 Agenda October 14, 2008 Consent Agenda October 14, 2008 October 17, 2008 Approved Minutes 10/14/08 High Speed Video 10/14/08 56KVideo
September 23 Agenda September 23, 2008 Consent Agenda September 23, 2008 September 23, 2008 Approved Minutes 09/23/08 High Speed Video 09/23/08 56KVideo
September 9 Agenda September 9, 2008 Consent Agenda September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 Approved Minutes 09/09/08 High Speed Video 9/9/08 56KVideo
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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. Summary highlights of each regular Board meeting are noted in the COMMUNICATOR which is generally published the day after the regular Board meetings. For any information regarding Board action following a regular Board meeting, please call 945-2003

Board Work/Study Meeting Information - 2008/09 School Year

Work/Study Date Agenda Minutes
December 3 12/3/08 Work/Study Agenda Item not avialable.
November 5 11/9/08 Work/Study Agenda Item not avialable.
September 17 09/17/08 Work/Study Agenda 09/17/08 Work/Study Minutes
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Official Notices

  • December 16, 2008 - The Board of Education will hold regular meetings for conducting work/studies on the first and third Tuesdays of each month beginning in January 2009. These work/studies were originally scheduled for Wednesdays.
  • November 24 2008 - The Board of Education has changed the topic for discussion at the work/study to be held on December 3, 2008 as previously announced. The topics for the evening will be information on the Anti-Defamation League, Career and Technical Education Report and CORE 24.
  • November 24 2008 - The Board of Education has cancelled the work/study previously scheduled for December 17, 2008.
  • November 24 2008 - The Board of Education has scheduled a work/study on January 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. Topics to be discussed are Data Driven Leadership and the Strategic Plan.
  • November 24 2008 - The Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting on Monday, December 8, 2008, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The School Board will meet in Executive Session for a student appeal.
  • October 30, 20008 - The Board of Education has added an agenda item to the work/study scheduled on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, to make a decision on the design and development of the New Panther Lake Elementary School.
  • September 24, 2008 - The Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting on September 25, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The School Board will meet in Executive Session for a student appeal.
  • September 22, 2008 - The Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting on September 30, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The School Board will meet in Executive Session regarding the Superintendent’s Evaluation.
  • September 16, 2008 - The Board of Education will hold the work/study scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 in Executive Session.
  • September 9, 2008 - The Board of Education will hold regular meetings for conducting work/studies on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during the 2008-2009 school year.
  • September 2, 2008 - A special meeting has been scheduled for September 3rd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The topic to be discussed is the NEWS Lawsuit.
  • August 29, 2008 - The Board of Education has approved the schedule of regular meetings for conducting the general business of the School District.

Archived Board Meeting Information - 1997-2008