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School health staff: menstrual-product dispensers are being refilled; gender-neutral bathroom updated

Somerville City School Buildings, Facilities and Maintenance Joint Committee · December 8, 2025

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Summary

School health staff reported dispensers are on a refill cadence (East Somerville every 56 days; Winter Hill every 28 days), custodians replenish dispensers, and a dispenser has been installed in a gender-neutral bathroom at the Agenziano; committee closed the item.

The joint committee heard an update on which school buildings have menstrual products available and the status of dispensers. School health representative Miss Barry said the current refill schedule keeps Winter Hill on a 28-day cadence and East Somerville on a 56-day cycle, reflecting an early pilot arrangement for Winter Hill. Custodial staff handle routine refills, and Miss Barry reported spot checks showed most dispensers at least three-quarters full.

Miss Barry also reported a dispenser was installed in the gender-neutral bathroom at the Agenziano. The committee accepted the update and marked the item work complete.