Hartmann’s First 6-Months
Heard in Central Florida, Main Features, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Education, Environment, Government, Living
Hear the perspectives of Seminole County government’s new manager, James K. Hartmann on a range of issues he has encountered in his first 6-months on the job – and the history and future of those issues. The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County. Length 01:04:30
Superintendent Search
The Seminole County School Board has initiated a search for a new superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Dr. Bill Vogel. In this feature we will discuss the selection process with the search coordinator, SCPS Human Resources Director John Reichert. You will also hear from members of the Community Superintendent Search Advisory Committee who were chosen as community representatives to assist in evaluating the applicants. Mr. Reichert will explain how the public can offer input about the candidates for superintendent. Length: 18:33
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Commentary: Reading Mentors
Connie O’Hanlon, coordinator of the Reading Mentors program at Jackson Heights Middle School in Oviedo, Fl., urges volunteers and parents to join in helping kids develop vital reading skills. She describes the program and gives practical suggestions for ways to improve reading. Length: 3:48
Homeless: A New Chapter
Only 6-months into his new position, Jim Hartmann, Seminole County government manager, is launching a new chapter in the county’s attention to the needs of its homeless population. He’s about to spend $900,000 of your tax funds to support enhancements to services provided to local homeless people and he’s hired his first senior level executive — Val Marie Turner, as his community service director — to be in charge of amping-up this nascent homeless initiative Length- 27:09
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck. Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media.)
Carey on Carey
Seminole County Board of County Commission Chairman, Brenda Carey, reviews her recently completed term as chairman and comments on the issues coming up in 2012 for her next term as chairman. Length 26:47
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck. Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media.)
Philanthropy & Non-Profits
Hear Mark Brewer, president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Central Florida on the subjects of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and the role each play in a community offered recently at the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce members’ luncheon. Feature length – 43:29
Event Photos – Charles E. Miller; title photo – Svilen Milev
Children That are Hurting
11/10/11, Central Florida Matters, Podcast | Tags: Education, Family & Kids, Government, Living, People
“Children that are hurting” is a phrase the Seminole county public school district’s board chair Dede Schaffner speaks to describe more than 1,700 homeless students served by the district. Joined by Brenda Carey, chairman of the board of Seminole county government, and Dr. Joel Hunter, senior pastor of Northland – A Church Distributed, they have formed a collaboration of faith-based organizations in the county to work side-by-side with the district to confront student homelessness, decrease it and, perhaps, if successful, apply that strategy in the future to address other categories of homeless people in Seminole county. This is the story of their first steps. Length 27:15
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck)
School Budget Cuts
Seminole County Public Schools face a serious budget shortfall. Originally set at $20 million, new revenue declines announced by the state put the amount at $40 million. John Pavelchak, executive director of finance and budget explains the fiscal situation.
Meanwhile, six Seminole County citizens tell us what specific cuts they would recommend to the programs in the schools.
Length: 19:50
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Steamboats in Florida
From the 1870’s to the 1900’s steamboats and paddle wheelers traveled the rivers of Florida. It was a time of hardscrabble farming and frontier tourism. Ed L’Heureux gives a presentation to the Oviedo Historical Society about this critical transportation link during the post civil war period in Florida. Length 17:29
Commentary: Teaching in Hard Times
Mark Huaman a teacher at Winter Springs High School commenting on how his students, his colleagues and his family keeps him dedicated to a profession that has faced a year of criticism and salary cuts but still brings great personal fulfillment . He believes teachers matter. Feature length – 04:23
