Federal Way
Public Schools
See How the Levy Supports Students
The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy funds essential programs, staff, and services that support scholars across Federal Way Public Schools every single day. These videos share real stories from the people who make these programs possible—from College and Career Specialists who guide students toward their future, to the transportation and nutrition staff who ensure students are ready to learn.
Watch these videos to learn how the EP&O Levy directly impacts student success in FWPS.
Remember to vote by February 10, 2026.
Did you know?
The EP&O Levy supports custodial and maintenance services at all district facilities. This work ensures students have clean, safe, and well-maintained learning environments every day, so schools are ready for learning, activities, and community use.
Did you know the state does not provide funding for athletic programs?
The Federal Way Public Schools Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy makes student athletics possible across the district. Local levy funding covers 100% of athletics, including coaching, transportation, supervision, and the operational costs of Memorial Field, ensuring scholars have access to opportunities beyond the school day.
Athletic programs build teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, skills that align with FWPS Goal 2: Empower scholars to take personal responsibility and become positive, productive members of society.
The 2026 EP&O Renewal Levy supports academics, student activities and athletics, and many day to day operational services in FWPS.
This includes our Transportation and Nutrition Services departments, which receive local levy dollars to support the needs of FWPS students.
Did you know that voters have supported the EP&O Levy since 1980?
Today, the levy makes up about 10% of the district’s budget and helps fund the programs, staff, and services that students rely on every day.
The music and theater experiences featured in this video—rehearsals, performances, instruments, sets, and the educators who make it all possible—are supported by local levy dollars.
The Educational Programs and Operations Renewal levy funds staff who support students as they prepare for life after high school. This includes College and Career Specialists at our high schools. We invited Decatur High School’s Renee Novak to share more about her role.
The Educational Programs and Operations Renewal levy funds staff who support students as they navigate a school day. This includes our Nutrition Services Department. We invited Brigadoon Elementary's Carol Willis to share more about her role.
Did you know that the state of Washington provides FWPS funding for a total of 4 security and safety staff? The district uses Educational Programs and Operations Levy funds to provide an additional 15 security staff for our schools.
Here is Sacajawea MS Security staff member Jason Giles, to share what he loves about his role in FWPS!