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November 22, 2024
RE: Pollard North PP, RZ H-2024-0037
Dear Meridian City Planners:
West Ada School District has experienced significant and sustained growth in student enrollment during the last ten
years. Based on current enrollment data specific to the area surrounding this proposed development, we estimate a
development consisting of 177 single-family units and 0 multi-family units could house approximately 87 school aged
children. Approval of this application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District.
Enrollment Capacity
Pleasant View Elementary School 739 625*
Star Middle School 996 1000
Owyhee High School 1904 1800
*Program Capacity
West Ada School District supports economic growth; however, growth fosters the need for additional school capacity.
Future developments will continue to have an impact on the district’s capacity. Should a school exceed capacity, to meet
the need for additional school capacity in this area one or more of the following may need to be implemented:
Transporting students to an alternate school with available classrooms. Elementary students may be bussed to the
Star or East Meridian area schools due to possible enrollment caps.
Attendance area adjustments if there is availability in a nearby school.
Passage of a bond to build new schools to fit the enrollment needs.
Portable classrooms placed on the property at the Middle or High School. Please note the option of adding a
portable is not applicable at Pleasant View Elementary due to space constraints.
West Ada School District requests developers’ consideration for providing safe walkways, bike paths, and pedestrian
access for our students to schools and community resources.
Sincerely,
Miranda Carson,
Director of Planning and Transportation