College Education. 1. Reimbursement for regular full-time employees may be provided to a maximum of $2,500 per calendar year including cost of textbooks.
2. During the first two (2) years (or the equivalent sophomore status) of a four year degree, the maximum reimbursement for each course will not exceed the local public community college’s in-state tuition rate (e.g. Edison Community College) regardless of the level of course work. Eligible Degree Programs and Reimbursable Expenses
1. Courses must be taken at an institution accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS).
2. The courses must be in pursuit of a degree related to the employee’s position or the operation of municipal government. The City Manager or his designee shall have the sole determination as to whether or not the degree is related.
3. The City will reimburse for only one (1) Masters Degree program and will not reimburse doctorate level work.
a. The $2,500 per year maximum reimbursement may be increased for approved masters degree programs to participate in accelerated programs.
b. An accelerated repayment program may be established to recognize the increase in funding of this benefit.
c. Any modifications to policy shall require written recommendation by the Human Resources Director and approval by the City Manager with written acceptance by the employee.
4. The City may reimburse for college course registration fees and challenge exams at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee. Approval and Reimbursement Procedures
1. Reimbursement is contingent upon successful completion of course work with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. Reimbursement will be made in an amount equivalent to a portion of tuition cost according to the following schedule: Course Grade “C” – 50%-Course Grade “B” or “A” – 100%.
2. The College Coursework Approval Request form (CN-04- 62) and Enrollment Verification Letter must be completed and approved prior to enrolling in course work.
3. Reimbursement will be made upon presentation of evidence showing proof that the above requirements have been met. Repayment: If a Police Sergeant has received education reimbursement in the last twelve (12) months prior to a voluntary separation from City employment, the employee shall reimburse 100% of the twelve (12) months’ education reimbursement (tuition, registration fees, and challenge exams) back to the City.
College Education. The City agrees to pay $13.85 bi-weekly after obtaining an Associate’s degree, not to exceed a total of $13.85 bi-weekly. The City agrees to pay $36.92 bi-weekly after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree, not to exceed a total of $36.92 bi-weekly.
College Education. The City of Franklin will pay the cost of tuition for classes that benefit the Division, upon the Fire & EMS Chief’s approval.
A. If an employee fails to successfully complete the course he or she will reimburse the City for the cost of tuition through payroll deductions. Successful completion means a “Pass” grade in Pass/Fail Grading system, and also, an “A,” B,” or “C” grade in a normal A-F grading system.
B. Employees who voluntarily leave city employment less than two (2) years after being reimbursed for college course work must repay a portion of the money received for the course(s) based on the following schedule: Departure within 12 months – 100% repayment, departure between 13 and 24 months – 50% repayment.
College Education. 1. Reimbursement for regular full-time employees may be provided to a maximum of $2,500 per calendar year including cost of textbooks.
College Education. A leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to any member of the unit desirous of a full-time campus college education in job related disciplines (i.e., associate degree in Police Science, master’s degree in Criminal Justice), so long as he/she carries a full semester credit load as defined by the college which he/she is attending, but in no event shall such full-time semester load be less than twelve
College Education. A leave of absence without pay shall be granted to a member of the unit desirous of a full-time campus college education in job related disciplines (i.e., Associate Degree in Firefighting Technology, Degree in Fire Department Administration, etc.) provided he/she carries not less than fifteen (15) credits per semester and provided further, that he/she has received the written consent of the Chief not less than thirty days before commencement of such leave.
College Education. Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or related degree 3 points Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or related degree 7 points Master’s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or related degree 9 points Bachelor’s Degree in any other field 3 points Certificate of Applied Science: Fire Science 1.5 points Associate’s Degree in any other field 1.5 points Fire Officer II/Advanced Fire Officer 4 points Chief Fire Officer 6 points One (1.0) point shall be awarded for certificate of completion for every course requiring 24 hours or more related to command of multiple companies or fire personnel management. (e.g., Special Response Team Leadership, Fireground Command Officer School, etc.) One-half (0.5) point shall be awarded for certificate of completion for each course requiring less than 24 hours to complete related to command of multiple companies or fire personnel management. (e.g., Leadership Principles for the Fire Officer, First-In Officer, etc.)
College Education. Higher education shall only be undertaken by mature youth and adults, with the approval and supervision of church leaders, for a specific program of study. Close fellowship shall be maintained with the home congregation. (Colossians 2:8)
College Education. Section 28.1. For each member of the Police Department who has received an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or junior college in the field of criminal justice or law enforcement, shall receive an increase in salary commencing on the first day of the month following the awarding of the degree in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month.
Section 28.2. For each member of the Police Department who has received a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college, such member shall receive an increase in salary commencing on the first day of the month following the awarding of such degree in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per month.
Section 28.3. For each member of the Police Department who has received a Master's Degree from an accredited college, such member shall receive an increase in salary commencing on the first day of the month following the awarding of such degree in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00) per month.
Section 28.4. For each member of the Police Department who is certified as a B.L.S.-C.P.R. Instructor, such member shall receive an increase in salary commencing on the 1st day of the month following the awarding of such certification in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per month.
Section 28.5. Employees hired after 6-1-99 shall not be eligible for the above benefits.
