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Joint School District No.2
1303 E. Central Dr. · Meridian, Idaho 83642 · (208) 855-4500 · Fax (208) 350-5962
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark
May 9,2007
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City of Meridian
City Clerk's Office
Attn: William G. Berg, Jr.
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, ID 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 Arch Rock Subdivision will have an impact on school enrollments
at Hunter Elementarv School. Sawtooth Middle School and Eaale Hiah School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house seven (7)
elementary aged children, five (5) middle school aged children, and five (5)
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 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 855-4500.