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