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Joint School District No.2
911 Meridian Road. Meridian, Idaho 83642 . (208) 855-4500 . Fax (208) 888-6700
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark
RECEIVED
MAY 1 2 2005
May 10, 2005
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Dear Planners:
The Meridian School District has experienced phenomenal student growth the last ten
years. The high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools throughout the district
are operating over capacity.
Approval of Summersbv Subdivision will have a significant impact on school
enrollments at Chaparral Elementary. Meridian Middle. and Meridian High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house thirty-three (33) elementary
aged children, thirty (30) middle school aged children, and twenty-two (22) senior high
aged students. Additional students will further compound the current overcrowded
situation. Residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school, as it may be
necessary to bus students to other schools across the district.
School capacity is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508. The Meridian School District is
currently operating beyond capacity. Future development will continue to have an impact
on the district's capacity. If you have any questions, please contact me at 855-4500.
Sincerely,
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Supervisor of Facilities and Construction