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1303 E.Central Drive • Meridian, Idaho 83642 • (208) 855-4500 • Fax (208) 350-5962
February 14, 2008
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 Regency at River Valley Subdivision will have a significant
impact on school enrollments at Ustick Elementary School, Lewis and Clark
Middle School and Mountain View High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house seventy (70)
elementary aged students, fifty four (54) middle school aged students, and thirty
nine (39) 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 Bigham
Building & Construction Manager
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark