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Middleborough adds pre-employment screening and staff training line items in FY26 HR budget
Summary
Select Board and Finance Committee heard Human Resources Director Allison Ferrer outline a new FY26 training program, a pre-employment screening line and estimated costs for instructor-led sessions, materials and screenings.
Human Resources Director Allison Ferrer told the Select Board on Feb. 24 that the town’s FY26 personnel budget will include a new training line and a pre‑employment screening budget covering continuing education, supervisor training and pre‑hire checks.
Ferrer said the town will use a mix of instructor‑led sessions, e‑learning modules and printed materials and plans a “train‑the‑trainer” approach so internal staff can deliver sessions. She estimated instructor fees at $15,000 for the year, printed and virtual learning resources at about…
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