Chief Boden correctly points out that at the outbreak of Covid, the station's civilian workers were laid off. But then he approves the hiring of Kylie, a student, as a part-time employee. And it wasn't even an unofficial appointment using petty cash, but one he specifically stated would be officially funded. However, Stella says Boden got approval for the part-time position, and they probably used her CFD trainee position as a hook to boost their chances. Absolutely not a goof.