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Board moves to hire local PE teacher as tobacco education specialist
Summary
The board agreed to proceed with hiring Lucas Knight, a school activity director/PE teacher, as a 10-hour-per-week tobacco education specialist under the chronic-disease program; background-check paperwork and scheduling were directed by the board.
Commissioners agreed Feb. 18 to move forward with hiring Lucas Knight (K N I G H T) — currently an activity director and PE teacher at a local school — to serve as a part‑time tobacco education specialist under the county’s chronic‑disease program.
Staff explained the position is 10 hours per week, involves community outreach and meetings with providers, and does not overlap with Mr. Knight’s school hours. Because the role exceeds certain hourly thresholds, the board discussed background-check requirements and asked Mr. Knight to complete county hiring paperwork and any additional screening required by the county.
Why it matters: The hire will restore capacity for the county’s tobacco‑prevention work and community outreach on healthy living programs.
Next steps: Mr. Knight is to complete application materials and a background check; staff will confirm onboarding steps and finalize the appointment paperwork.
