Students report dirty bathrooms and broken hardware; board weighs low-cost repairs versus larger refurb

Board members told colleagues they had heard consistent feedback from students that some high school bathrooms are in poor condition—missing hooks and hardware, doors that do not latch, and soiled stalls. Members who visited students said complaints were widespread and asked staff to prioritize fixes this summer.

The board reviewed locker refurbishment quotes that varied by scope: some bidders proposed only painting; others included door repairs and hardware replacement. One quote itemized replacement doors at about $350 per door. Several board members suggested maintenance could handle simple paint and lock repairs at much lower cost and asked staff to first produce a count of doors truly needing replacement so the board can compare that figure with vendor quotes.

To improve reporting and response, staff proposed a student-facing reporting tool using unique QR codes or tiny URLs posted by each restroom. The form would timestamp reports, allow optional reporter identification, and trigger timely maintenance responses; the team said camera footage could be reviewed when vandalism is suspected. Board members cautioned about student access to Wi-Fi and agreed to pilot the system where most problems occur (middle and high schools) before expanding.

Staff will return with a locker-count, cost comparisons for repair vs. replacement, and a proposed QR-code reporting pilot plan that includes response workflow and a maintenance follow-up message for each submission.