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CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #132
1502 Fillmore St.
CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605
(208) 455-3300 *FAX (208) 455-3302
www.caldwellschools.org
To: Caldwell Planning and Zoning Staff and Commission Members
From: Aimee Benitez and Paul Webster, Community Schools Coordinators
cc: Dr. Shalene French, Superintendent, Ben Jackson, Principal
Date: May 9, 2025
Subject: Public Input Regarding Farmway Village Annexation - CASE NO(s): ANN25-000006
Farmway Village (Caldwell Housing Authority or CHA) falls within the Caldwell School District. We serve
the students and families who live in this area, and have for generations. The current proposal to annex
this land into the City of Caldwell won’t change our school district’s work with Farmway Village kids or
families, but annexation does seem to make sense for both the city and for Farmway Village. It might
improve efficiency and collaboration of government agencies and nonprofits on behalf of our community.
It might enhance our opportunities for collaboration between our schools and other entities as well. While
indirectly, annexation of CHA may also provide more opportunities for housing and economic
development within our community. It just makes sense for the Caldwell Housing Authority to be within
the Caldwell city limits.
Access to affordable housing is one of the biggest needs that our families communicate to us. While this
annexation doesn’t include specific plans for building, it does indicate that the intent would be to fit in the
R-2 or Neighborhood 2 in the Caldwell Comprehensive Plan. Also, Caldwell Housing Authority already
does provide significant housing for the hard working families in Caldwell, and that will continue to be a
main priority in their mission.
In summary, this proposal seems to make sense and would fit well with the Caldwell comprehensive plan.
It may end up providing further housing opportunities for Caldwell families.
Feel free to reach out if we can help with more information.
For Kids and Families Aimee Benitez, Community School Coordinator Paul Webster, Community School Coordinator
aruano@caldwellschools.org - 208-455-3333 pwebster@caldwellschools.org - 208-455-3345
Board of Trustees:
Travis Manning Chair – Marisela Pesina Vice Chair
Manuel Godina – Treasurer - Andrew Butler – Trustee – Trish Robertson - Trustee