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Joint School District No.2
1303 E.Central Drive · Meridian, Idaho 83642 · (208) 855-4500 · Fax (208) 350-5962
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark
May 9,2007
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MAY 1 1 2007
City of Meridian
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Attn: William G. Berg, Jr.
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian,lD 83642
Citv nf MJiridian
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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 Bienville Square Subdivision will have a significant impact on
school enrollments at River Vallev Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Middle
School and Meridian HiQh School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house forty-five (45)
elementary aged children, thirty-five (35) 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 necessary to bus s~udents tQ__
othel'SCffools acrosSlne dlstnct. .. -. .
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.
Sincerely, .
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Building & Construction Manager