Franklin High School in Seattle is facing severe maintenance issues, including non-functional bathrooms for at least six weeks, power outages, and refrigeration problems. Staff members have raised concerns at school board meetings twice, highlighting the urgent need for attention from maintenance. The issues include broken boys’ bathrooms on two floors, partial power after winter break, and safety hazards like a 10-foot pit outside the lunchroom. Despite efforts to address the problems, students and staff continue to face challenges, prompting calls for urgent action and facility improvements. The school district acknowledges the issues and is working on temporary and long-term solutions, but students and staff emphasize the need for significant improvements to ensure a safe and functional learning environment.
