Councilmember Maritza Rivera (center left) and DEEL Director Dr. Dwane Chappelle (right) connect with LOC members to discuss progress and planning for the LOC Committee meetings at the 2024 retreat. LOC members will help guide and monitor the 2018 FEPP Levy’s progress towards achieving educational goals
Fall 2024 Member Applications Open – Apply by November 29, 2024!
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is accepting applications to join the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy Oversight Committee (LOC). The LOC monitors the levy’s progress toward achieving educational equity and advises DEEL leaders how to best support Seattle children, youth, and families through levy investments. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 29, 2024, at 5:00pm.
About the FEPP Levy Oversight Committee
The FEPP levy is a seven-year, $619 million-dollar education investment approved by Seattle voters in November 2018. Under the FEPP levy, DEEL partners with families and community to close opportunity gaps and build better futures for Seattle students by investing in:
- High-quality early learning services that prepare children for success in kindergarten
- Physical and mental health services that support learning
- College and job readiness experiences that promote high school graduation; and
- Postsecondary opportunities that promote the attainment of a certificate, credential, or degree
The 17-member LOC reviews FEPP investments for progress toward outcomes and recommends uses for annual unspent funds. LOC members are also advocates for the various communities and areas of expertise they represent. Members may be invited to serve on community-led review panels for FEPP investments, advise on program evaluations, and to meet and learn from investment partners. during site visits.
Learn more about the Levy Oversight Committee here.
About the Commitment
Upon appointment by Seattle City Council, LOC members appointed this cycle will serve through December 2025, the last year of the current FEPP Levy. LOC members can expect to spend five to 10 hours per month on FEPP-related matters. DEEL seeks applicants connected to communities disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities in education, including people of color, immigrant, refugee, queer & transgender people, English language learners, and people experiencing housing instability. Youth, young adults, and family members of students served by FEPP Levy investments are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should have the following:
- An interest in working with local government officials to improve educational outcomes
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity through prior volunteer experience
- Lived or professional experience related to FEPP Levy investments in preschool, health, K-12 academic achievement, cultural responsiveness, and postsecondary completion
- Desire and ability to dedicate five to 10 hours per month
- An updated resume
How to Apply
To be considered to serve, submit an application through the City’s Boards and Commissions website by November 29, 5:00pm. From the “Apply to a Board or Commission” bar, click “submit your application” to access the application.
Once in the application, be sure to select “FEPP LOC” from the drop-down menu.
Please contact Mei-Li Thomas at Mei-Li.Thomas@seattle.gov or (206) 573-2241 with questions.
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