Gallon's Good News

October 2019 IssueGreetings,

I hope that this edition of Gallon's Good News finds each of you and your family ona successful journey through the school year. As the Holiday Season fastapproaches and the school year moves forward, let's continue to embrace a spiritand commitment of hope, optimism, and love for learning. Please know that we continue to recognize that the great work of the Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools has and continues to be achieved on the backs of eachyou as a stakeholder and supporter of public education. Again, I am honored and humbled to personally thank you all for the tremendouswork you continue to do on behalf of our students and community. Let’s go!

Educationally,

Steve Gallon IIISteve Gallon IIISchool Board Member, District 1

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October 2, 2019 Board Meeting

At the October 2, 2019 School Board Meeting, Dr. Gallon was actively engagedin his role as a policy maker as he successfully proffered a School Board agendaitem that received approval and support from the Board.

Dr. Gallon's item addressed the following:

B-7: Request Approval of Resolution NO. 19-053 of the School Board of

Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing Breakthrough Miami for theirYears of Service and Commitment to the Miami-Dade County PublicSchools(to read more on this item, please click on the link below)http://pdfs.dadeschools.net/Bdarch/2019/Bd100219/agenda/b7.pdf

H-3: Together for Children(to read more on this item, please click on the link below)http://pdfs.dadeschools.net/Bdarch/2019/Bd100219/agenda/h3rev.pdf

Recognizing Breakthrough Miami

At the October 2, 2019 School Board Meeting, Dr. Gallon was proud to recognizeand celebrate the outstanding work of Breakthrough Miami who has beenproviding opportunities to under-served communities and students who face realsocial, educational, financial, and economic barriers to learning, college, and life-long success.

He congratulated the entire Breakthrough Miami team for their work since 1991.

To learn more, go to: http://www.breakthroughmiami.org/

For more information on the work in District 1, goto: http://district1.dadeschools.net/

Verizon Innovation Schools Program Launch

There was great energy and excitement the morning Dr. Gallon visited AndoverMiddle School to celebrate the Verizon Innovation Schools Program Launch heldon October 3, 2019.

All students received a mobile technology device as well as 2 years servicethrough Verizon.

This will enable the students to stay connected to educational technology beyondschool and continue to address the access, resource, and opportunity gaps asthey relate to technology for many students.

Lake Stevens Middle School in District 1 was also a recipient.

Dr. Gallon gave congratulations to Andover Middle and saluted Principal Kenneth

Williams for his leadership and transformation of the school.

Buccaneers Senior Citizens Meeting

Dr. Gallon attended the Buccaneers Senior Citizen's Meeting on October 4, 2019and provided them with updates and upcoming events in District 1.

Hack-a-Thon

On October 5, 2019, Dr. Gallon starting his morning with District 1 students at theInaugural District 1 College Preparation Hack-a-Thon preparing students for thecollege and university admission process.

The day ended with presenting three $1,000.00 scholarships toparticipating students from District 1.

Census 2020 Meeting

Dr. Gallon was at the October 7, 2019 Miami-Dade County Census 2020 TaskForce meeting as he was actively engaged in his role as Vice Chair.

Senior Meeting

On October 11,2019, Dr. Gallon spoke with seniors in District 1 to update themon the progress of schools and student learning in District 1, as well as to discusscontinued challenges and opportunities to ensure educational and economicequity.

Saturday Night Lights

Dr. Gallon showed his support for the Norland Senior High School Vikings atSaturday Night Lights held at Nathaniel Traz Powell Stadium on October 12,2019.

District 1 Student of the Month RecognitionCeremony

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Dr. Gallon hosted his monthly student of themonth recognition ceremony at North Dade Middle School. At the first meeting ofthe 2019-2020 school year, in addition to recognizing one student from eachschool, Dr. Gallon recognized all District 1 schools that improved a letter grade,as well as three high school students who received $1000 scholarships at hisInaugural Hack-a-thon College Prep event. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and several community partnersattended the celebration designed to recognize the success of students in District1. Students were honored for a multitude of reasons including academicachievement, attendance, and positive attitudes in the pursuit of learning. Eachstudent received a certificate of achievement, a medallion, a family pass to theMiami Museum, and a special treat.

Pastoral Anniversary

Dr. Gallon showed his support at the Pastoral Anniversary for his good friend,community leader and servant, Moderator Pastor Johnny Barber on October 20,2019.

He congratulated him for his 17 years of powerful pastoral leadership to thecongregation of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.

5000 Role Models of Excellence Project NewMember Tie Tying Ceremony

Dr. Gallon was honored and humbled to give greetings and motivational words tothe young men at the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project New Member TieTying Ceremony held at North Miami Senior High School on October 24, 2019.

"It continues to be a tremendous blessing to pour into these young men words ofencouragement, inspiration, guidance, experience, and wisdom," said Dr. Gallon.

He also gave kudos to Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson for her continued

vision and leadership in this important endeavor.

To view more footage on this event, please click on link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkIshvij_78

Alpha Kappa Alpha South Atlantic RegionCluster 1 Conference

On October 26, 2019, Dr. Gallon was humbled and honored to give greetings anda message on purpose and the power of partnership and working with schools,students, and communities at the Alpha Kappa Alpha South Atlantic RegionCluster 1 Conference.

“Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I know that you are more than just pretty in pink.

You represent powerful women of purpose since 1908...111 years.. In yourrespective chapters, communities, and centers of service you too can make adifference and positive impact.”-Dr. Steve Gallon III

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