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1303 E.Central Drive • Meridian, Idaho 83642 • (208) 855-4500 • Fax (208) 350-5962
September 19, 2007
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 Gramercy Townhouses will have an impact on school
enrollments at Pepper Ridcte Elementary School, Lewis and Clark Middle School
and Mountain View High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house twenty one (21)
elementary aged students, nineteen (19) middle school aged students, and
sixteen (16) 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 B' am
Building & Construction Manager
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark