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May 14, 2015
City of Edmonds
Attn: Development Services
121 5$i' Ave North
Edmonds, WA 98020
Subject: Necessity of Portable Classrooms at Westgate Elementary School
To whom it may concern,
In response to the City of Edmonds Municipal Code 17.100 Community Facilities, paragraph L. Schools,
the Edmonds School District has a need for one double portable classroom at Westgate Elementary
School to support capacity needs related to a state mandated reduction in class sizes (student / teacher
ratio).
Westgate Elementary's current student population is 466. The design capacity of the Westgate
Elementary is 380 with 20 built classrooms, all of which are occupied. The current student teacher ratio
at the lower grade levels is approximately 25 students to 1 teacher. Next school year additional staff will
be hired in an effort to reduce class sizes down to approximately 20 students to I teacher, In addition
to general capacity needs, reduced class sizes creates the need for additional classroom space.
In order to, successfully accomplish the educational mission and objectives of the District in accordance
with applicable state and federal statues, regulation and guidelines, the District would like to provide
one additional double portable classroom to provide the appropriate classroom space to accommodate
reduced class sizes.
I hope this helps better support the need for one portable classroom. Please don't hesitate with any
questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely, 00111?
Matt Finch
Design & Construction Manager
Edmonds School District
Capital Projects Office
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