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Officials say Waterloo bathrooms will include fixtures sized for preschool and older students
Summary
During the Sept. 9 work session, officials said bathrooms in the proposed Waterloo school will combine wall- and floor-mounted fixtures sized for preschoolers and older students; exact fixture counts will be verified in the plans.
Board members asked detailed questions about restroom design for the Waterloo project; Superintendent Scholl said the plans intentionally include fixtures for both smaller children and larger students so bathrooms can serve multiple age groups.
"We made sure that the bathrooms are equipped so that, can handle our little ones and our big ones," Scholl said, describing the project team's approach to fixture sizes and mounting types.
The discussion clarified differences between wall-mounted fixtures, which tend to be a single height, and floor-mounted fixtures, where a mix of smaller and standard units can be installed. Scholl noted he would need to consult the plans for precise counts but described one girls’ bathroom layout as "2 smalls and 2 large on the 1 end," indicating mixed sizing in specific restrooms.
The exchange reflects the board’s focus on operational details that affect young children if preschool is added to the Waterloo building. Scholl said the design team has been working with vendors (he referenced Kohler) and will present final specifications when the board considers the project for approval.
