315 129th Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444 | (253) 298-3000

FPS Board of Directors

Alex Davis
District #1
adavis@fpschools.org
Rebecca Gallogly
District #2
rgallolgy@fpschools.org
Mark Baumgarten
District #3
mbaumgarten@fpschools.org
Mary Sherman
District #4
msherman@fpschools.org
Cole Roberts
District #5
croberts@fpschools.org

The Franklin Pierce School Board, consists of five directors, elected by residents to govern the school district. They are responsible for establishing school policies according to the laws of the federal and state government, the State Board of Education, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

School Board Director Responsibilities and Boundaries

School director duties include setting the vision and mission of education in the district; establishing policy; adopting an annual budget; approving all expenditures; employment of personnel; curriculum, textbooks and courses of study; and deciding on school sites, building plans, and construction contracts.

FPS Board of Directors District Boundaries

Board Meeting Schedule

8/20/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
8/6/2019
Location: TBD
Board Retreat: 8:30am-4pm
 
7/3/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Regular Meeting: 12-1pm
 
6/18/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
6/13/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
6/11/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
6/4/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
5/28/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
5/14/2019
Location: Ford Middle School
Regular Meeting: 6-8:30pm
 
4/16/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
3/12/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
3/5/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
*Canceled* 2/12/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm 
 
1/15/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
1/8/2019
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
12/11/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
12/4/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
11/6/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
10/23/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
10/16/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-8:30pm
 
10/9/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm
 
9/11/2018
Location: JMAC Boardroom
Work Session: 6-7pm
Regular Meeting: 7-8:30pm

Board Meeting Overview

The Franklin Pierce Board of Directors appreciates public attendance and participation at Board meetings and provides time on the agenda for that purpose. Regular meetings are generally conducted in the following order:
 
  • Call to Order
  • Flag Salute
  • Establishment of a Quorum
  • Adoption of Agenda
  • Announcements and Communication
  • Consent Agenda
  • Unfinished Business
  • New Business
  • Proposals
  • Information
  • Executive Session
  • Adjournment
Information about Board Meetings:
How to Participate in School Board Meetings
 

Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Minutes

FPS board with NCBTs