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40 <br /> 1 to consider what happens in the student's life after leaving school. She said many students get <br /> 2 to have a say in the courses they study in college, the career they want to pursue, and this has <br /> 3 a direct impact on their motivation and success. She said students need to have similar <br /> 4 motivation in the K-12 years. <br /> 5 Commissioner Fowler said she is in agreement with most of the ideas shared at the <br /> 6 evening, especially regarding culturally relevant materials and opportunities for all. She said it <br /> 7 is important to have high expectations for all students. <br /> 8 Dr. Meghan Doyle said there is a great deal of research based strategies that high <br /> 9 performing schools follow, and much is influenced by the leadership of the school office and the <br /> 10 district office. She said to have strong school administration there must also be strong central <br /> 11 support and a strong school board. <br /> 12 Ms. MacKenzie and Ms. La Serna thanked everyone for the meeting. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to <br /> 15 adjourn the meeting at 11:12 p.m. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Roll call ensued <br /> 18 <br /> 19 VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> 20 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Renee Price, Chair <br /> 23 <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Laura Jensen <br /> 26 Clerk to the Board <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board. <br />