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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
November 21,2006
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City of Meridian
City Clerk's Office
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33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, ill 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 the Sagewood Subdivision will have a significant impact on school
enrollments at Mary McPherson Elementary. Lake Hazel Middle and Mountain View
High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house thirty-three (33) elementary
aged children, thirty-one (31) middle school aged children, and twenty-five (25) 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
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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.
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Wendel Bigham
Building & Construction Manager