PROVISION OF MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO STUDENTS

Background

The District recognizes that is has a commitment to provide menstrual products with no stigma and no barriers to students of all gender identities or expressions in a manner that protects student privacy.  Providing access to menstrual products reduces an inequity that may have led some students to miss school, extra-curricular sports or social activities.

Procedures

1. The Principal will ensure that products are made available to students of all gender identities or expressions in a manner that protects student privacy.
   1. Menstrual products will be provided in:
      1. Elementary Schools – universal washrooms
      2. Middle Schools – universal washrooms and female washrooms
      3. Secondary Schools – universal washrooms and female washrooms
   2. Custodial staff at each elementary, middle and secondary school will maintain and monitor stock and replenish as needed.
2. The District will provide menstrual products at no cost to students:
   1. Product will be available in coin-free dispensers.
3. The District will consider student feedback with respect to provision of menstrual products.