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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
October 10 , 2006
City of Meridian
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Attn: William G. Berg, Jr.
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, ill 83642
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Dear Planners: City of ..M:
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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 ofthe Harcourt Subdivision will have a significant impact on school
enrollments at Pepper Ridge Elementary. Lewis & Clark Middle and Mountain View
High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house eighteen (18) elementary
aged children, sixteen(16) middle school aged children, and thirteen (13) 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
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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.