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BOARD OF EDUCATION RONALD J. ESTES, Ed.D. JAY COLOMBINI District Superintendent RANDY HAMILTON DIANA MACHADO JANE STEINKAMP FRED PODESTA III Assistant Superintendent JOHN SANGUINETTI Personnel/Instruction CLAY TITUS KENNETH S. VOGEL REBECCA HALL Business Manager LINDEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 18527 EAST MAIN STREET LINDEN, CA 95236 (209) 887-3894 (209) 887-2250 FAX April 15, 2005 Mr. Salvador Garcia 6506 Lane Avenue Riverbank, CA 95367 Dear Mr. Garcia: This letter is to invite you, as owner of the property in the minor subdivision application (PA-0500119) currently under review by the San Joaquin County Planning Commission, to meet to discuss mitigation arrangements with Linden Unified School District regarding the proposed development. This development is in the Linden Elementary, Waterloo School, and Linden High School attendance area, and will severely impact these already overcrowded schools. For the sake of the children, we must reach agreement concerning school mitigation for this proposed addition of two homes, and the subsequent increase in student enrollment. Recent development activity has resulted in an experienced student population increase of more than one child for each additional home constructed. Based upon this historical study, the District position is that we must receive full mitigation, which has been established at $17,099. This position was overwhelmingly supported by the community at several Public Meetings convened by the Board of Trustees, Linden Unified School District. As you proceed with discussions with the County concerning this new development project, it is important for all parties to be aware that the District is without financial means to address the future impact from the project. While schools are overcrowded at various grade levels, the District currently falls below the eligibility requirements to receive State funding for school construction or to have the authority to levy higher developer fees.