Al Schreiber’s resignation is needed now to restore trust, stability, and effective leadership within the Stanwood-Camano School District. Under his tenure as school board president, the district has experienced unprecedented turmoil, characterized by ineffective leadership, pervasive divisiveness, and a blatant disregard for transparency and accountability. These failures are not only driving away valued leaders like Superintendent Deborah Rumbaugh and Principal Michael Hanna but have also created an environment that jeopardizes the well-being and education of our students.

Toxic Leadership and Hostile Environment

Schreiber has allowed a toxic and divisive atmosphere to take root within the school board, fostering hate and animosity that is actively terrorizing school staff each and every day. Board members Miranda Evans and Charlotte Murry have openly expressed their frustration, highlighting how the board’s dysfunction has led to a hostile work environment. Watch the most recent school board meetings for yourself — see the school district’s YouTube channel. Actions by board directors Al Schreiber, Steve King, and Betsy Foster have made student advisors cry during meetings, halted the work by district staff to prioritize student needs, and is costing the taxpayers. This environment of chaos and fear is unacceptable and detrimental to both staff morale and student success. Mr. Schreiber, please resign.

Misrepresentation and Misinformation

Al Schreiber has misled the public and board members alike. During a recent public meeting, he falsely presented allegations as “facts.” He also privately demanded that the Superintendent implement severe consequences for Mr. Hanna, despite saying publicly that wasn’t his call, as evidenced by public records and reporting in the Stanwood Camano News. This reckless behavior has not only damaged reputations of staff and the community but has also exposed the district to costly lawsuits, diverting essential resources away from educational programs and directly impacting the students who rely on them. Additionally, public records and reporting reveal that Schreiber falsely accused the district of “doing nothing” to address behavior concerns, despite evidence showing that the district has implemented numerous measures and maintained open communication with the board. This deceit undermines public trust and must end. Mr. Schreiber, please resign.

Lack of Communication and Accountability

Schreiber’s refusal to return phone calls and emails — except to a select few like-minded Republican supporters — has exacerbated discontent and fostered widespread mistrust in the system. A parade of public speakers at recent board meetings confirm this offense. This lack of responsiveness not only alienates parents, staff, and community members but also impedes effective governance and collaboration. Transparency and open communication are foundational to a functioning school board. We demand better. Mr. Schreiber, please resign.

Disregard for Policies and Legal Obligations

Records show — and our own eyeballs confirm — that Schreiber routinely ignores the board’s own policies, procedures, and state laws, creating an environment of chaos, confusion, and fear. This blatant disregard for established norms and protocols has led to inconsistent decision-making and a lack of clear direction, leaving staff and families uncertain about the district’s operations. For example, after six months of “discussions” does anyone know what his shadowy “academic task force” is going to do and how it will ultimately impact our children? Consequently, this uncertainty and fear is driving both staff members and families to seek opportunities outside the district, resulting in a loss of valuable educators and a declining student population. Mr. Schreiber, please resign.

Impact on Students and District Resources

The ongoing infighting and mismanagement under Schreiber’s leadership is having a direct negative impact on students and staff. We have been blessed with a stable, collaborative school board for many years — a board that united to tackle new issues and challenges as they arose. Our past board members must be extremely saddened to see their many years of hard work destroyed in a matter of months. Resources that should be allocated to enhancing educational programs and supporting student needs are instead wasted on internal conflicts and what are sure to be several legal battles in the months ahead. As board member Miranda Evans correctly points out in a recent Everett Herald article, the district is already limited on resources, and diverting money to address completely avoidable grown-up problems takes away from serving children. Publicly shaming students and prioritizing radical personal agendas over educational outcomes is not the leadership our district needs. Mr. Schreiber, please resign.

Join us in a Call for Al Schreiber’s Resignation

Al Schreiber’s tenure as school board president has been marked by ineffective leadership, dishonesty, and a blatant failure to uphold the district’s values and responsibilities. This isn’t even the first time during his inexplicably long tenure that the community has rallied to call for his resignation! His more recent actions — and inactions — are sowing division, wasting resources, and compromising the education for nearly 5,000 students. To move forward and rebuild a positive, supportive environment, it is essential for Schreiber to step down. Today. His resignation would pave the way for new leadership that prioritizes transparency, collaboration, and the best interests of every student in the Stanwood-Camano School District.

For the sake of our students, staff, and community, it is time for Al Schreiber to resign.