In our vision for excellence, we highlight our belief that each and every scholar has limitless potential. We are committed to ensuring that all scholars, of every race, class, linguistic background, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, and other exceptionalities, thrive and achieve at high levels. With this vision at the forefront, we have built partnerships with community-based organizations to ensure each scholar has access to equity-driven supports.

Here is a list of the agencies we currently partner with to support scholars:

This list is not exclusive. We strive daily to grow our partnerships based on the needs of our scholars. If you would like to partner with FWPS please fill out our agency partnership form. We ask that you identify how your agency aligns with our Strategic Plan.

For questions please contact FWPS - Office of Equity at 253.945.2142

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Federal Way Public Schools values strong community partnerships. We cannot do this work alone. We will embrace parents, caregivers, and the entire Federal Way community as vital partners in the education of all our scholars.

BECOME A PARTNER WITH FWPS

We recommend starting the community partnership process at least three months before the start of anticipated programming. All partnership agreements must be finalized before the start of programming.

For questions or to submit forms, please contact Diana Kasube at dkasube@fwps.org.

New Partner: Approximately 12 weeks

Returning Partner: Approximately 6 weeks (annual renewal)

STEP 1

Complete the partnership request form to share program information and goals: agency partnership form

Point of contact: Adriana Carrillo (Equity Office Manager)

Approximately 2 weeks

STEP 2 (New Partners Only)

Partner will be invited to meet with the review committee to share information and ask/answer clarifying questions

Point of contact: Adriana Carrillo acarrillo@fwps.org (Equity Office Manager)

Approximately 2 weeks

STEP 3 and 4

Partner will receive a draft MOU to sign and return, including a scope of work.

Partner will also submit Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI). 

Point of contact: Diana Kasube (Equity Office Coordinator)

Approximately 1 week

Partner will receive a Data Privacy Agreement to complete, sign, and return

Point of contact: Dana Harris dharris@fwps.org (Business Services)

Approximately 1 week

*Please see Step 7 re: Fingerprinting

STEP 5

District team will review the submitted Data Privacy Agreement (this may include back and forth edits with partner).

Point of contact: Dana Harris (Business Services)

Approximately 1 week for renewals and 3 weeks for new partners

STEP 6

MOU and DPA are routed to the Superintendent’s Office for final review and signature (this may include follow-up questions and edits with partner).

Approximately 1 week for renewals and 3 weeks for new partners

*STEP 7

Staff of partner agency who will be working with scholars and/or on our campuses complete the security clearance process.

Point of contact: Kimmy Ho kho@fwps.org (Security Department)

Approximately 2 weeks

Allow an additional 4-6 weeks for fingerprinting if not on file with OSPI

(Please note: the security clearance process can be started with Step 3)

STEP 8 (If Applicable)

If there is a cost for the program, a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) and Purchase Order (PO) will be set up by the applicable department.

Point of contact: Partnering department

Approximately 2 weeks