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1303 E.Central Drive · Meridian, Idaho 83642 · (208) 855-4500 · Fax (208) 350-5962
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark
July 2, 2007
REcEIVED
JUL - 5 2007
City of MertdtaQ
Oity Clerk Office
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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 Cabella Creek Subdivision will have a significant impact on
school enrollments at Mary McPherson Elementary School. Lake Hazel Middle
School and Mountain View Hiah School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house fourteen (14)
elementary aged children, thirteen (13) middle school aged children, and ten (10)
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 busstudentsto--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.
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Wendel Bigham
Building & Construction Manager