Students at C.K. McClatchy have noticed a problem occuring in women’s restrooms this year: there are empty menstrual product dispensers all around the school.
It was unclear to students why they were empty or where they came from, but some students have found it frustrating.
“I think it’s very improper of them to have it empty,” said Edith Olvera (‘19).
The dispensers were installed by SCUSD in every women’s bathroom in the district.
“Unfortunately, when they were installed the keys were not provided to any staff members,” said Assistant Principal Iyuanna Pease. “We have the supplies to fill the dispenser and working to get them added.”
Ms. Pease added that while administration works on getting the key from the District, students can obtain feminine hygiene products from the Student Support Center in the counseling hall.