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Meridian Elementary

Meridian Elementary. Kira Kloser LI 851XI Community Analysis. Picture retrieved from http://meridian.adams12.org/index.htm June 2, 2010.

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Meridian Elementary

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  1. Meridian Elementary Kira Kloser LI 851XI Community Analysis Picture retrieved from http://meridian.adams12.org/index.htm June 2, 2010.

  2. Meridian Elementary is locate in Broomfield, Colorado. The grades served at Meridian include Kindergarten through Fifth grade. The library is designated as a “Power Library.” The Power Library Program is a statewide program in Colorado that recognizes Teacher-Librarian, classroom teacher and student collaboration. The program is designed to promote student achievement (Colorado Department of Education, 2010). The school was established in 2004. Since I am not currently in a School Library, I chose a community that I am interested in being a part of. Picture retrieved from http://meridian.adams12.org/index.htm June 2, 2010.

  3. School Population Demographics • Student Enrollment: 640 • Race Statistics (Adams, 2009). • White: 84.84% • Hispanic: 6.72% • African-American: 1.25% • Asian: 7.03% • Native American: 0.16% • Free and reduced lunch: 3.75% • Grades K-5 • 3-5 classes per grade • Average classroom size: 24 (Weese, 2008).

  4. Local Libraries Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library College Hill Library Located in Westminster about 10 minutes (driving) from Meridian Elementary. Offer several different online tools for students, reading programs, homework help, and more (Westminster, 2010). • Broomfield Library • Located about 10 minutes (driving) away from Meridian. • The library provides many services for students including online homework help, reading programs, databases, and many more resources (Broomfield, 2010).

  5. Meridian Elementary • Staff • Principal and Assistant Principal • Teacher Librarian and Media Clerk • Teachers: 34 • PE, Music, Art, Kindergarten – 5th grade • Other staff: 39 • Office, Paraprofessionals, Kitchen, Custodial, etc. • Percentage of teachers with advanced degrees: 66.7% • Average years of experience: 11.6 (Adams, 2010).

  6. City of Broomfield Mission: “Working in partnership with the  community, the  City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield citizens” (Broomfield, 2010). Picture retrieved from http://www.broomfield.org/ June 4, 2010.

  7. City of Broomfield Cont. • Population • Current: 58,629 • Population has steadily increased by over 30,000 since 1990. • Projected population in next 20 years: 83,745 • Diverse age group, with 68% 21 years and older. • Average household income $86,000 • Community Values • Community-orientated families • City is looking to expand retail opportunities, social and cultural programs • Recreational program • Broomfield Children’s Wellness Program • Junior Master Gardener • Several Programs offered through the Broomfield Recreation Center including camps and a variety of activities for children. Data retrieved from http://broomfieldedc.com/economic-profile/population-workforce/ June 4, 2010.

  8. City of Broomfield Cont. • Crime Rates • The crime rate as of 2006 was 22.6 serious crimes per 1,000 residents. • The crime rate in Broomfield has steadily decreased in the past 30 years (Broomfield, 2010). • Employment • Total labor force: 29,786 • Employed: 27,577 • Unemployment rate: 7.4% • Churches • Broomfield has over 40 churches throughout the city. • Predominately Christian denominations. • Politics • Broomfield has one Representative in the House, Diane Primavera, a Democrat. • In the 2004 election, the majority of Broomfield voters chose President Bush. • Over the past few years, it appears Broomfield does not lean toward one political party over the other. Data retrieved from http://broomfieldedc.com/economic-profile/population-workforce/ June 4, 2010.

  9. References • Adams 12 Five Star Schools. (2009, October). Retrieved from http://www.adams12.org/en/node/82#SchoolStats. • Broomfield Economic Development Corporation. (2010). Workforce & employment. Retrieved from http://broomfieldedc.com/economic-profile/population-workforce/. • City and County of Broomfield. (2010). Library. Retrieved from http://www.broomfield.org/library/. • City of Westminster. (2010). Libraries. Retrieved from http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/44.htm. • Colorado Department of Education. (2010, April 22). Power libraries program. Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/powerlib/index.htm. • Meridian Elementary School. (2010, May 28). Retrieved from http://meridian.adams12.org/index.htm. • Weese, J. (2008). Meridian elementary: school operating plan. Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_home.htm • Broomfield Library Photograph. Retrieved from http://sangres.com/dimages/colorado/places/broomfield/broomfield003.jpg.

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