Student representative raises master-schedule constraints and menstrual-product restocking at Bemidji High

At the start of the meeting’s student representative report, Mackenzie told the ISD 31 board that recent improvements to the master schedule made class registration smoother, but she also raised two operational concerns: scheduling of Advanced Placement classes and inconsistent availability of menstrual products in school restrooms.

“We have been registering for classes and there has been a master schedule we see, and it makes it a lot easier for kids to see what they can sign up for,” Mackenzie said, noting that some classes are offered only once or twice a year and suggesting the district consider rescheduling some offerings to better meet student needs.

Mackenzie also reported an issue with menstrual products in school bathrooms and referenced state law: “There is an issue in the school with menstrual products and not being restocked and provided frequently in the bathrooms, which goes against chapter 121 a 0.2 222 212 in Minnesota statutes,” she told the board. She said she had spoken with a staff member (identified in the transcript as “Sonic”), who said the high school would be taken care of.

Superintendent Olson and other administrators acknowledged the report. The district’s student-reported concerns about restroom supplies were described as operational matters staff would address; no formal board action was taken at the meeting on the matter.

Mackenzie also proposed a new elective to enhance fine arts offerings and thanked board members for listening. The report concluded without a vote; administrators noted that middle-school supply or access issues were not specified and would require follow-up to determine scope beyond the high school.