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Student representatives report problems with reusable diningware, bathroom monitoring and facility maintenance
Summary
Several student representatives updated the Ithaca City School District board about campus issues: reusable plates and utensils being discarded, an ongoing teacher ‘sentry’ policy outside restrooms, menstrual product distribution efforts, heating problems in one classroom, and progress on a living wall project.
Student representatives spoke at the Jan. 14 Ithaca City School District board meeting about a range of school-life issues, from lunchtime diningware to bathroom monitoring and building maintenance.
Students said reusable plates and utensils have repeatedly been thrown out or broken, leaving the cafeterias short and requiring temporary use of paper plates. “We've unfortunately been encountering some issues with the reusable plates and utensils. So main issue is that they've been getting thrown out with the trash or being, like, broken by the students,” said Student…
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