Joint School Dist. Comments~~6
~{-Z
Dint Shoal District No. 2
911 Meridian Road • Meridian, Idaho 83642 • (208) 855-4500 • Fax (208) 888-6700
SUPERIN~'ENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark ~~~~~
February 21, 2007 ~~e~ `~ r>~ ~~~~
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
City of Meridian
_..~ - CityCl~erl~s Office - -___~. ~~_- -~ -- -- __.__`_ __ ~ - __ _- - - ~.- ------ - - - -
Attn: William G. Berg, Jr.
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear Planners:
The Meridian School District has e~cperienced 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 Grau Subdivision will have an impact on school enrollments at Chaparral
Element School Meridian Middle School and Meridian Hi h School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house one (1) elementary aged
children, one (1) middle school aged children, and one (1) senior high aged students.
Additional students will further compound the current overcrowded situation. Residents
cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school, as it maybe 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 555-4500.
Sincerely,
~.C~~ f ~
Wendel Bi am
Building & Construction Manager