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SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Linda Clark
April 28, 2008
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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GIT)' 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 Oakcreek Subdivision will have an impact on school enrollments
at Ponderosa Elementary School, Sawtooth Middle School and Rocky Mountain
High School.
We can predict that these homes, when completed, will house thirty six (36)
elementary aged students, thirty three (33) middle school aged students, and
twenty five (25) 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,
Wendel Bigham
Building & Construction Manager