my name is kevin davenport. i went to kipp middle school and will be headed to harvard university in fall 2012, full scholarship. i am so proud of myself. my family is so proud. through kipp, i learned how to take it to the next step. students need more to make the success in the educational world. i am now a scholar. i never thought that would happen. i am so proud to say i am part of kipp, and now interning for kipp. they're teaching me how to work in this world. i could not be more proud of myself and the people i work with. please support this high school. president yee: think you. i think we will end it there. thank you very much. are there any comments from the board? commissioner murase: i had a chance to review all the materials. i know it has gone to several committees. i know the folks were very responsible to some of the concerns expressed in committee, including 2008 retention issues. they focused on it like a laser beam and were able to increase it from 86% to 92%. i feel like there is quite a respo