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Students ask board to formalize provision of feminine‑hygiene products; board leans toward policy action
Summary
Students asked policy committee to ensure feminine‑hygiene products are available in high‑school and middle‑school bathrooms; the board agreed to pursue dispensers, restocking processes and possible policy language and to explore grants and gender‑neutral availability.
Director Grayhout reported that a group of high‑school students requested two actions: (1) that feminine‑hygiene products be supplied in all female bathrooms in middle and high schools and (2) that the district adopt a policy to ensure ongoing availability.
Committee discussion found that some buildings already have dispensers and restocking procedures while others had informal baskets; STEM high school lacked dispensers in at least one bathroom. Board members generally expressed support for memorializing product availability in policy and recommended expanding coverage to gender‑neutral restrooms. Director Grayhout noted state grants and a governor’s budget proposal that would support funding for products.
Board members encouraged moving forward with policy drafting, outreach to facilities and custodial staff to ensure dispensers are installed and restocked, and to review potential grants to offset costs. Director Grayhout asked board members to email the policy committee to indicate support and ideas for scope and language. No formal vote to adopt a district policy occurred at the meeting; the committee will take next steps to draft policy language and consider operational details.
