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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJoint School District CommentsIola ~~ ~~ ~~ oint School District No. 2 a ° • ' 1303 E.Central Drive • Meridian, Idaho 83642 • (208) 855-4500 • Fax (208) 350-5962 SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Linda Clark ~~+~~ September 26, 2007 SEP 2 ~ 2007 City of Meridian City Clerk Office 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 Canterbury Commons Subdivision will have a significant impact on school enrollments at Peregrine Elementary School, Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School. We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house fifty eight (58) elementary aged students, fifty four (54) middle school aged students, and forty two (42) 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, ~~U Wendel Bigham Building & Construction Manager