Scott County Fiscal Court approved placing four individuals who had been working as independent-contractor educators for the county’s EMT and advanced EMT training programs onto payroll as part-time employees.

A county representative said the move corrects a prior pay classification and formalizes the status of Travis Strippmatter, Michael Walker, Chris Crow, and Jonathan Baker. The hires will be effective on or after Sept. 15 at the part-time educator hourly rate of $23.95, consistent with other part-time educators.

The court approved the appointments by motion and voice vote. Staff said the individuals primarily work with the department’s EMT and advanced EMT program and that formal payroll placement will streamline payment and employment records.

Next steps: Human resources will place the four on payroll effective Sept. 15 and complete related onboarding and documentation.