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1303 E.Central Drive • Meridian, Idaho 83642 • (208) 855-4500 • Fax (208) 350-5962
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark
August 13, 2007
City of Meridian
City Clerk's Office
Attn: William G. Berg, Jr.
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear Planners:
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AUG ~ 5 2007
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
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 Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls Subdivision will have a
significant impact on school enrollments at Hunter Elementary School, Sawtooth
Middle School and Eagle High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house fifty two (52)
elementary aged children, forty eight (48) middle school aged children, and thirty
seven (37) 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 350-5016.
Sincerely,
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Wendel Big am
Building & Construction Manager