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RSU 5 life-skills ed techs describe dangerous work and retention strain; board hears pay and staffing concerns
Summary
Life-skills ed tech Linda Farwell and special-education director described daily physical demands, high turnover, and recruitment challenges; district leaders said all students currently receive required services but multiple ed tech openings remain and compensatory measures may be needed.
At the RSU 5 board meeting on Dec. 10, a Moore Street School life-skills ed tech described daily risks and high turnover in programs serving students with significant needs and urged the board to consider a pay differential to recruit and retain staff.
Linda Farwell said she endures physical incidents regularly in the life-skills room and that the work leaves little to no downtime during the school day. She asked negotiators and the superintendent to approve "$2 or more…
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