Greetings:
It is with great honor, pride and humility that I continue to serve the students, parents, and community members of District 1. As the school year comes to a close, I want to again thank and commend you for your work in improving the learning and lives of our students and uplift of our community. This school year has seen tremendous success and improvements in our District and I am extremely proud of the work that is being done by our teachers, district and school leaders, parents, and community stakeholders. It has also brought with it our serving witness to challenges and tragedies near and far, and our collective resolve and resilience to rise above them all.
As we near the summer months, we want to continue to encourage our students to prepare and remain engaged in educational enrichment so that we can keep this momentum and continue on our journey to improve the lives of our youth. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do. I look forward to your continued support, encouragement, and efforts.
Have a Happy and Safe summer!
Let’s Work!
Educationally,
Steve Gallon III
School Board Member, District 1
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Dr. Gallon continues to be actively engaged in his role as a policy maker, as he successfully proposed School Board agenda items for the May 2023 Board Meeting that received unanimous approval and support from the Board.
Dr. Gallon's items addressed/recognized the following:
B-8: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELVIRA RUIZ-CARRILLO, WINNER OF THE 2023 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(to read this item in full, please click on the link below)
H-4: MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN PROCUREMENT
(to read this item in full, please click on the link below)
H-7: POLICY 0165
(to read this item in full, please click on the link below)
H-14: BUDGET SCENARIOS REGARDING REFERENDUM FUNDS
(to read this item in full, please click on the link below)
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Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education Round Table |
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On May 4, 2023, Dr. Gallon celebrated the value and impact of mentorship in education.
It was truly an honor for him to engage in meaningful roundtable dialogue with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, as well as other educational stakeholders convening about the learning and lives of students.
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Dr. Gallon stayed focused on the work of the district, schools, employees, community, and most importantly, the students while at the School Board Meeting held on May 17, 2023. |
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District 1 Student of the Year Recognition Ceremony |
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Dr. Gallon had a great time with parents, family members, educators, partners, and most importantly students at the District 1 Student of the Year Annual Awards Luncheon held on May 23, 2023.
He congratulated all the students that were selected as Student of the Year for their achievements in academics, attendance, attitude, and/or actions that reflect positively upon their schools, family, community, and District 1. Each student and their parent received a sponsored lunch and were presented with a trophy and certificate. In addition, District 1 held an essay writing contest for each school level and the winners at the Elementary level received a $100 gift card plus an additional $50 in cash from Dr. Gallon. The middle school winners won a trip to Busch Gardens plus an additional $50 in cash from Dr. Gallon and the high school winner received a $150 gift card plus an additional $150 in cash from Dr. Gallon.
Dr. Gallon gave a special thank you to all the event sponsors who made this year's Student of the Year Awards Ceremony a great success once again.
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School Board Budget Workshop |
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At the School Board Budget Workshop held on May 25, 2023, Dr. Gallon was actively engaged in discussing the Equitable Digital Experience Framework and other topics of discussion in education.
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District 1 Sweeps the 2023 Technology Leaders Initiative (TLI) Inventions Expo!
By Dr. Katsia M. Cadeau
Giving priority to urban schools' science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education promotes inclusivity. It encourages minority students to engage with STEM subjects, which can lead to increased representation within these career fields. Investing in STEM education has far-reaching benefits, fostering students' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and innovation. District 1 implements The Yaeger Foundation's Technology Leaders Initiative® (TLI) curriculum to equip its students with valuable skills and knowledge required for future academic and career success. Student teams learn by creating problem-solving inventions, business plans, and product commercials. The TLI Invention Expo showcased their completed projects on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Mr. Ivan Yaeger (Executive Director of The Yaeger Foundation, Inc.) announced the winners following the project presentations. District 1 schools scored first, second, and third place wins for their creativity, ingenuity, and ability to apply STEM concepts to real-world challenges.
The success of District 1 in this initiative reflects the dedication and support provided by Dr. Steve Gallon III, administrators, educators, parents, and the community. It is an inspiring example for other districts and educational institutions to follow, demonstrating the positive outcomes that can be achieved when STEM education is made a priority. We applaud Mr. Yaeger, the pioneer of this great program, for his continuing collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Special thanks are extended to St. Thomas University Education students who facilitated the program for ten weeks. Congratulations to District 1! Keep Shining!
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Linda Lentin K-8 Center-
Portable Water Filter
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Teacher: Mr. Ricardo Gomez
Students/Team Members:
Kaysha Jean-President
Worden-Engineering Manager
Darnell Colas-Marketing Manager
Anthony Velasquez-Legal Counsel
Meliya Giles-Safety Inspector
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Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary-
Bullet Proof Desk
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Teacher: Kimara Malcolm
Students/Team Members:
Johndavid Delosangeles-President
Carter Lundi- Allen-Engineering Manager
Gianna Bueno-Legal Counsel
Greisel Alfonso-Marketing Manager
Victor Unzalu-Safety Inspector
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Teacher: Joavenie Stelhomme
Students/Team Members:
Nayquan Gainey-President
Ronnie Cohens-Engineer Manager
Arianna Copeland-Legal Counsel
Candence Herring-Marketing Manager
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Golden Glades Elementary-Flexible Fingers |
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Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary-Social Emotional Mirror |
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Teachers: Dr. Sherelean Bass & Mrs. Shannon Heinfield
Students/Team Members:
Eddy German-President
Sah'miayah Henfield-Fulford-Engineering Manager
Charles Jorden-Legal Counsel
Emonii Leggett-Marketing Manager
Jahlani Sawyer-Marketing Assistant
Saad Santos-Cabrera-Safety Inspector
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1st Annual District 1 Feeder Pattern Field Day |
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On June 2, 2023, District 1 held its 1st Annual District 1 Feeder Pattern Field Day at Bunche Park Recreation Center. All of the Miami Norland Senior High Elementary feeder pattern schools participated along with Miami Norland Senior football team who volunteered to assist with the event.
The event was a huge success and Dr. Gallon gave a special thanks to Scott Lake Elementary for bringing forth the idea that birthed this amazing event. Hopefully next year will be even bigger and better.
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