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09.04.2021 / 00:09

‘The district is going to be in very, very good hands:’ Outgoing Seminole schools superintendent talks about new leader

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The outgoing Seminole County Public Schools superintendent is speaking out about his retirement and the controversy surrounding the search for his replacement.

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Seminole County 2021 graduations moving to UCF’s football stadium

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – High school seniors in Seminole County will attend their graduation ceremonies at the University of Central Florida’s football stadium this year after an agreement between the school district and UCF.

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Chad Farnsworth will be next superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Seminole County School Board announced Chad Farnsworth will be the next superintendent of the district.

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WATCH LIVE: Seminole County officials provide COVID-19 vaccine update

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Leaders in Seminole County will be speaking Monday afternoon to provide the public with an update on how their coronavirus vaccination efforts have been going thus far.Seminole County Chairman Lee Constantine, Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris, Florida Department of Health in Seminole Health Officer Donna Walsh and Seminole County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin will speak at the news conference, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.The media event will be held at the Oviedo Mall, where residents 65 and older have been receiving their shots since Dec.

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WATCH LIVE: Florida Board of Education meeting underway in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Members of the Florida Board of Education are meeting in Tallahassee Wednesday and will discuss suggestions made by school district superintendents to keep their students safe in the coming year amid the ongoing pandemic.Florida Superintendents plan to present their case to the board. Some have made suggestions in light of the coronavirus, including Seminole County Superintendent Walt Griffin.

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Seminole County superintendent requests eliminating school letter grades due to COVID-19

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Seminole County Public Schools Superintendent Walt Griffin to step down

SANFORD, Fla. – Seminole County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin will retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year, he announced Friday via YouTube.[WATCH FULL VIDEO STATEMENT FROM Dr. Walt Griffin BELOW]Griffin, a one-time teacher and Florida Principal of the year in 2003, was appointed as superintendent in 2012, part of his 40 years as an educator.In the video, Griffin said he wanted to send a personal message.“I have informed the board that I would like to retire the spring of 2021 in conjunction with my 62nd birthday,” Griffin said.

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WATCH LIVE: Officials in Seminole County provide coronavirus response update

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Seminole County are expected to hold a news conference to provide updates throughout the county.Speakers at Tuesday’s conference include Seminole County Chairman Jay Zembower, Emergency Manager Alan Harris, Superintendent Dr.

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Seminole County students return for ‘most unusual school year ever’

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Students in Seminole County became the first in the Central Florida 10-county region to return to the classroom on Monday, the first day of school for the district.According to school district leaders, 44% of families chose face-to-face learning to begin the year, while 46% picked virtual learning and 10% opted for the county’s hybrid model.At Pine Crest Elementary School on Monday, Superintendent Walt Griffin was joined by school board members for a historic bell ringing ceremony, which traditionally marks the beginning of the school year.“Hands down, (it’s) the most unusual school year ever, but we’re prepared,” Griffin said.Students were seen wearing masks as they arrived for class.

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WATCH LIVE at 11:30 a.m.: Seminole County provides update on back to school preparations

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Leaders in Seminole County are expected to hold a news conference Friday to discuss new updates regarding safety and school preparations ahead of the 2020 school year.The discussion will include updates from Superintendent Dr.

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Seminole superintendent says face-to-face learning has its benefits

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Seminole County school officials discuss reopening plans as COVID-19 pandemic continues

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Public School board members held a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss ways to reopen schools safely in the fall. “I’m looking for direction today, board members, in the use of face masks and specifically taking temperatures how to minimize large groups,” Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin explained. School board attorney Serita Beamon presented a 130-page document of recommendations from the Florida Department of Education regarding reopening schools across the state."What that document makes it clear is that educational programs should maintain maximum distance between students and desks.

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WATCH LIVE: Leaders in Seminole County provide coronavirus update

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Seminole County are expected to hold a news conference Thursday to provide updates on the County’s response to COVID-19.

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Seminole County 2020 seniors will have prom, graduation in June

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – After weeks of brainstorming, Seminole County Public School officials say they have figured out a way to help the 2020 senior class still experience the festivities senior year is known for including a graduation ceremony and prom after the coronavirus pandemic caused schools to close and classes to move online.

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How Seminole County schools prepared for digital learning to start Monday

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County School Superintendent Dr. Walt Griffin said he expects a few challenges to happen come Monday with the shift to online learning but for now the plan is to still have students return to their schools on April 15.

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