Longview School Board Faces Recall Effort

Residents demand more transparency over alleged sexual assaults at local high school

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:50am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a repeated icon of a school bus in a grid pattern, using a vibrant neon color palette to conceptually represent the community's call for accountability from local education leaders.The Longview community demands more transparency from its school board over student safety issues.Longview Today

Residents in Longview, Washington are pursuing a recall effort against all five members of the Longview School Board, citing a lack of transparency around student safety issues and alleged sexual assaults at Mark Morris High School.

Why it matters

The potential recall highlights growing community concerns over how school districts handle sensitive student safety matters and the pressure on elected officials to be more accountable to parents and the public.

The details

Citizens say the school board has not been forthcoming with details about several alleged sexual assault incidents that occurred at Mark Morris High School. The lack of information and transparency from the board has led to growing frustration and a push to remove all five members from office.

  • The recall effort was launched in April 2026.

The players

Longview School Board

The five-member elected school board governing the Longview School District.

Mark Morris High School

A public high school located in Longview, Washington that is part of the Longview School District.

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What they’re saying

“The board has not been transparent enough about the safety issues our students are facing. We demand more accountability.”

— Resident

What’s next

The recall effort will require collecting thousands of signatures from Longview voters to trigger a special election where residents can vote to remove the school board members.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing pressure on school districts to be more transparent and responsive to community concerns, especially when it comes to sensitive student safety matters.