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School committee presses administration over persistent cleanliness issues and Aramark performance
Summary
Board members raised repeated concerns about missing or broken soap dispensers, stained ceiling tiles and torn shower curtains in multiple schools, asked administration for historical spot-check data and clearer contractor oversight, and heard students report lack of hand sanitizer in campus common areas.
The Manchester School Committee spent substantial time pressing the administration on persistent cleanliness and maintenance problems across district buildings, focusing scrutiny on the district’s custodial contractor and internal reporting processes. Board members described repeated instances of broken or missing soap dispensers, stained ceiling tiles and shower curtains in disrepair, and urged clearer follow-up from principals and facilities staff.
"I've seen porta potties…
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