HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-14 West Ada EST.
West A
1950 SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 11, 2020
City of Meridian
33 E Broadway Ave., Ste. 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Baraya Subdivision No. 6
File No. H-2020-0089
Dear Planners:
Joint School District No. 2 (dba West Ada School District) has experienced significant and sustained growth in student
enrollment during the last ten years.Many of our schools throughout the district are operating at or above capacity. Based
on U.S.census data,we can predict that these homes,when completed,will house 27(=#homes x 0.7 student generation
rate) school aged children. Approval of the Baraya Subdivison No. 6 will affect enrollments at the following schools in
West Ada District:
Enrollment Capacity Miles
(Dev.to School)
Peregrine Elementary 407 650 2.7
Meridian Middle School 1029 1250 3.4
Meridian High School 1962 2075 2.3
Due to the abundant amount of growth in the area, West Ada is actively building new schools, and boundaries are always
changing. These future students could potentially attend Owyhee High School.
West Ada School District supports economic growth; however, growth fosters the need for additional school capacity. In
order to meet the need for additional school capacity, West Ada School District will accept the donation of land
appropriate for a school site. Passage of a bond issue will be required prior to the commencement of new school
construction.
New residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school as it may be necessary to bus students to available
classrooms across the district. The safety of our students is our first and foremost priority. With this in mind, we ask that
you encourage the developer to provide safe walkways, bike baths and pedestrian access for our students. School capacity
and transportation is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508 - future development will continue to have an impact on the
district's capacity.
Vncer ly,
e ochum
Assistant Superintendent—Operations
West Ada School District
EST.
vA � West
�950 SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 11, 2020
City of Meridian
33 E Broadway Ave., Ste. 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Baraya Subdivision No. 5
File No. H-2020-0088
Dear Planners:
Joint School District No. 2 (dba West Ada School District) has experienced significant and sustained growth in student
enrollment during the last ten years.Many of our schools throughout the district are operating at or above capacity. Based
on U.S.census data,we can predict that these homes,when completed,will house 43(=#homes x 0.7 student generation
rate) school aged children. Approval of the Baraya Subdivision No. 5 will affect enrollments at the following schools in
West Ada District:
Enrollment Capacity Miles
(Dev.to School)
Peregrine Elementary 407 650 2.7
Meridian Middle School 1029 1250 3.4
Meridian High School 1962 2075 2.3
Due to the abundant amount of growth in the area, West Ada is actively building new schools, and boundaries are always
changing.These future students could potentially attend Owyhee High School.
West Ada School District supports economic growth; however, growth fosters the need for additional school capacity. In
order to meet the need for additional school capacity, West Ada School District will accept the donation of land
appropriate for a school site. Passage of a bond issue will be required prior to the commencement of new school
construction.
New residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school as it may be necessary to bus students to available
classrooms across the district. The safety of our students is our first and foremost priority. With this in mind, we ask that
you encourage the developer to provide safe walkways, bike baths and pedestrian access for our students. School capacity
and transportation is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508 - future development will continue to have an impact on the
district's capacity.
S' cerely,
Joe Yochum
Assistant Superintendent—Operations
West Ada School District
EST.
VA, West Ada
?95° = SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 8, 2020
City of Meridian
33 E Broadway, Ste. 102
Meridian. ID 83642
RE: Compass Pointe
File No.: H-2020-0062
Dear Planners:
Joint School District No. 2 (dba West Ada School District) has experienced significant and sustained growth in student
enrollment during the last ten years. Many of our schools throughout the district are operating at or above capacity. Based
on U.S.census data,we can predict that these homes,when completed,will house 35(=#homes x 0.7 student generation
rate)school aged children.Approval of Compass Point will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada District:
Enrollment Capacity Miles
Dev.to School
**Siena Elementary** 558 750 1.6 miles
Victory Middle School 893 1000 2.1 miles
Mountain View High School 2295 2175 1.3 miles
**Enrollment at Hillsdale Elementary is currently capped. Students in this development will be attending Siena Elementary
until a new school is built to eliminate overcrowding at Hillsdale Elementary. **
West Ada School District supports economic growth; however,growth fosters the need for additional school capacity. In
order to meet the need for additional school capacity, West Ada School District will accept the donation of land
appropriate for a school site. Passage of a bond issue will be required prior to the commencement of new school
construction.
New residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school as it may be necessary to bus students to available
classrooms across the district. The safety of our students is our first and foremost priority. With this in mind, we ask that
you encourage the developer to provide safe walkways, bike baths and pedestrian access for our students. School capacity
and transportation is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508 - future development will continue to have an impact on the
district's capacity.
ince ely,
Joe Yochum
Assistant Superintendent—Operations
West Ada School District