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Federal Way school leaders outline EP&O levy renewal, warn of cuts if voters decline
Summary
Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danny Pfeiffer and board president Dr. Jennifer Jones presented the district’s Education Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy renewal, detailing uses, estimated tax impacts and risks if the Feb. 10, 2026 ballot measure fails.
Superintendent Dr. Danny Pfeiffer and Board President Dr. Jennifer Jones told the City Council on Dec. 2 that the Federal Way Public Schools Education Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy is a four‑year renewal, not a new tax, and that it helps pay for programs and staff that the state does not fully fund.
The district said state funding accounts for roughly 77% of its budget, federal aid about 8%, other local sources about 5%, and the EP&O levy roughly 10%. Pfeiffer said levy dollars fund classroom staff, special‑education supports, mental‑health staff, technology operations, transportation,…
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