Posts Tagged ‘Education’
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Viewpoint Seminole #4
Hear the viewpoints of panel members Russ Hauck, Jeanne Morris and Michael Abels on getting commuters to & from our local SunRail stations, the need for the school board property tax referendum & whether Seminole County should buy land to build a big sports complex (length-28:32)
(Produced, moderated and edited by Desta Horner, Event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
Viewpoint Seminole #3
Hear the viewpoints of panel members Frank Ioppolo, Jr, Michael Hoover, Russ Hauck and Judith Smith on current proposals in the Florida Legislature, consolidating fire and police services between the county and cities, using public funds for street-scaping and building new city centers, and arming teachers. (Length: 26:25)
(Produced, moderated and edited by Desta Horner, Event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
Mayors and Chairman
Economic growth, taxes, transportation, government efficiency and more are all part of the annual presentations by Seminole County’s local government officials. The mayors of each of the county’s 7 cities report to the people on the “State of the City.” And Seminole County Commission Chairman, Bob Dallari, delivers his score card for the county along with an overview of the events of the Seminole Centennial.
(Co-produced and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck and Desta Horner, Mayors event photos – Brion Price Photography, Dallari event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media, Audio support both events – Luis Melara, PhotoSound of Orlando)
Local Needs Considered (Part-2)
In preparation for the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature in March 2013, presentations by more than 30 local organizations were made recently to a delegation of legislators representing Seminole County, FL. These organizations are seeking state funding in public service areas that address the needs of Seminole county residents and businesses such as widening a portion of state road 434, early learning, access to healthy foods, the unlawful sale of synthetic drugs, substance abuse treatment, bullying awareness and the St. Johns River. This is an audio snapshot of 7 of those organizations making their case for consideration. (length: 31:54)
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck, Event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media, Audio support – Seminole Government TV & Kurt Slafkovsky)
Local Needs Considered
In preparation for the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature in March 2013, presentations by more than 30 local organizations were made recently to a delegation of legislators representing Seminole County, FL. These organizations are seeking state funding in certain public policy areas that address the needs of Seminole county residents and businesses such as voter election administration, public education, health and welfare, child advocacy, and transportation planning. This is an audio snapshot of 7 of those organizations making their case for consideration. (length: 40:34)
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck. Still photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Audio support – Seminole Government TV & Kurt Slafkovsky.)
Scott Maxwell – Taking Names
Meet Scott Maxwell, author of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper column “Taking Names,” as he addresses the newspaper business and politics. Maxwell assesses the ideological balance in Central Florida as a result of the November 2012 elections, and he speaks on his favorite subject – legislators in the state capitol. (length: 41:07)
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck; Still photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media; Audio support – Luis Melara, PhotoSound of Orlando)
Tea with Tina
Seminole County School Board Chairman Dr. Tina Calderone and Superintendent Walt Griffin answer questions from parents and citizens at an informal gathering called Tea with Tina. Citizens were invited to discuss school issues such as ePathways, school closings, empty seats in schools, the tax referendum, recess, the new Common Core testing and more. (Length 23:41)
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Walt Griffin – Superintendent Seminole County Public Schools
Walt Griffin was appointed superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools in July 2012. At a recent Seminole County League of Women Voters Hot Topics luncheon, Griffin discusses his vision for the future of the district schools, their current status and the new ePathways initiative. (Length: 24:13)
(Still photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
UCF Public History Center
The Public History Center is a collaboration between UCF and Seminole County schools to launch an innovative program for the study and practice of community history in Central Florida. Under the direction of UCF history professor Dr. Rosalind Beiler, the former student museum will welcome students and the public to a creative history experience (length – 15:42)
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Seminole County School Board Candidates
The candidates in the August 14, 2012 Seminole County School Board race are Amy Lockhart and Sylvia Pond. This feature presents separate interviews with each candidate and a recording of the school board candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County and the PTA. Voters will gain insights into the position of the candidates as they discuss FCAT, the district budget crisis, the proposed 1 mil property tax hike and many other issues.
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner. Candidate forum still photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Candidate forum recording assistance courtesy Kenneth Abreu, Seminole County Public Schools.)
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