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City Manager warns of Seminole County School Board deficit and previews state special session; announces Hermits Trail Park closure for renovations
Summary
City Manager Frank Martz reported the Seminole County School Board faces a budget deficit close to $26 million and may eliminate about 280 positions; he also summarized state special session topics and announced Hermits Trail Park will be closed April 27–May 31 for renovations.
City Manager Frank Martz told the Commission on April 21 that Seminole County School Board Superintendent Serita Beamon reported a budget deficit close to $26 million and a potential elimination of approximately 280 positions this year. Martz relayed the superintendent’s estimate as part of his report to commissioners.
Martz also provided an update on the state legislative special session, saying it has been moved back and will address redistricting, artificial intelligence, and vaccination-related medical freedoms; he added cities have been directed to conduct exercises evaluating strategies to reduce their budgets by 10 percent. Separately, Martz announced Hermits Trail Park will be closed from April 27 through May 31 for renovations.
