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Saginaw officials propose firefighter‑led school outreach using Botvin life‑skills curriculum
Summary
The city manager and fire chief proposed hiring a full‑time community engagement coordinator (ideally a firefighter) to deliver the Botvin Life Skills prevention curriculum in middle and select high‑school grades, suggesting opioid‑settlement funds and partnerships to pay for the position.
City staff presented a proposal to hire a community engagement coordinator—positioned inside the fire department—to deliver the Botvin Life Skills prevention curriculum in Saginaw Public Schools and to serve as a consistent trusted adult for students.
Chief Housebeck described the role as a 40‑hour, school‑focused position that could deliver the evidence‑based Botvin program to grades the department identified as critical (middle school grades…
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