Middle School All-Access Restroom Information

Middle School Restrooms
  • We are exploring the design and implementation of all-access restrooms at our middle school campuses to improve the overall restroom experience for all students. Feedback from surveys and Panorama data has shown that many students feel the current restroom experience could be better. This new design focuses on creating a more positive environment by enhancing supervision, promoting accountability, and ensuring improved cleanliness for all students. Our goal is to provide restrooms that are welcoming, safe, and meet the needs of every student.

     

    There is also the implementation of Senate Bill 760 (SB 760) which is a state law requiring all public schools in California to provide students with access to restrooms that are inclusive of all genders. Sunnyvale School District is committed to being fully compliant with SB 760 by the deadline of July 1, 2026. The all-access restrooms are one of the ways that we can meet this requirement. 

     

    It is important to note that Sunnyvale SD will continue to maintain traditional gender-specific restrooms for students, ensuring a range of options to support the diverse needs of our school community.

     

  • Estamos explorando el diseño e implementación de baños de acceso universal en nuestros campus de escuelas secundarias para mejorar la experiencia general de uso de los baños para todos los estudiantes. Los comentarios de encuestas y los datos de Panorama han mostrado que muchos estudiantes sienten que la experiencia actual en los baños podría mejorar. Este nuevo diseño se enfoca en crear un ambiente más positivo al mejorar la supervisión, promover la responsabilidad y garantizar una mayor limpieza para todos los estudiantes. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar baños que sean acogedores, seguros y que satisfagan las necesidades de cada estudiante.

    Además, está en proceso la implementación del Proyecto de Ley del Senado 760 (SB 760), una ley estatal que exige que todas las escuelas públicas de California proporcionen a los estudiantes acceso a baños que sean inclusivos para todos los géneros. El Distrito Escolar de Sunnyvale se compromete a cumplir completamente con la SB 760 antes de la fecha límite del 1 de julio de 2026. Los baños de acceso universal son una de las maneras en que podemos cumplir con este requisito.

    Es importante destacar que el Distrito Escolar de Sunnyvale continuará manteniendo baños tradicionales específicos por género para los estudiantes, asegurando una variedad de opciones para apoyar las diversas necesidades de nuestra comunidad escolar.

     

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Middle School Restroom Survey Results

  • Middle School Survey Results

    In October, we sent out a survey to our staff and students to better understand their perceptions and opinions of the restrooms at school. Ultimately, we were looking for information on areas we could improve through design and functionality.

    We received great feedback, totaling over 1,000 responses. The picture that was painted was one of a clear opportunity for improvement.

     More surveys and focus groups will be conducted throughout the process. Those results and feedback will continue to be posted here. 

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