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Budget committee removes proposed district substance-abuse coordinator pending more research
Summary
After debate about scope, staffing and alternatives, RSU 40 budget committee members agreed to remove a proposed $90,000 district substance-abuse prevention coordinator from the FY2026 recommended budget and asked administration to research models and partnerships for future consideration.
The RSU 40 budget committee considered—and then removed from its FY2026 recommendation—a proposed district-level substance-abuse prevention coordinator position budgeted at about $90,000.
Board members and administrators debated whether the district should hire a standalone prevention/counseling position or pursue partnerships with existing community health providers. Naomi and other members urged the board to consider a credentialed substance-abuse counselor (for example, someone with specialized addiction counseling credentials). "I would…
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