School Board hears reports from district officials, YMCA

The Stanwood-Camano School District posted this on its website on 2026-01-06 16:00:00.

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The Stanwood-Camano School Board heard several reports during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

The board heard a report from Stanwood Middle School Principal Tim Dickinson and Vice Principal Holly Christmas on the building’s School Improvement Plan and Annual Action Plan.

The board then received a YMCA Presentation, updating the directors on progress and growth of the partnership between the district and the YMCA by Jamie Williams, the Stanwood-Camano YMCA Associate Executive Director.

Executive Director of Business Services Ruth Floyd and Capital Projects Specialist Jeff Silverman provided a Capital Projects Update. Floyd then gave the November Financial Report, and Superintendent Ryan Ovenell gave the Enrollment Report.

The board also received five donations:

  • $305.13 from the Stanwood Middle School PTO to purchase classroom art supplies for Stanwood Middle School.

  • $314.25 from the Elger Bay Elementary School PTA to cover the Elger Bay Elementary School field trip transportation costs to the pumpkin patch at the Andrews Hay Farm.  

  • $3,499.96 from Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation to purchase social studies learning enhancement at Stanwood High School and art/classroom enhancement at Elger Bay Elementary School.

  • $906.30 from the Twin City PTA to cover the Twin City Elementary transportation costs to Swan Trail Farm.  

  • $1,000 from the Jim Hanger Foundation to help pay down the district’s food service debt. 

One person spoke during the public comment period.

The board then adjourned to a study session to discuss Board Goal Setting and Board Operating Protocol. The board then moved into a closed Executive Session to review the performance of a district employee.

The board’s next regular business meeting is at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20. All meetings take place in the boardroom at the Stanwood-Camano School District Administration & Resource Center, 26920 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. You can sign up for public comment for regular board meetings HERE.

For more information about the School Board, click HERE.

  • January 6, 2026