Education and Training Required by Department. A. The State agrees to reimburse Unit 21 employees for expenses incurred as a result of satisfactorily completing training or education courses required by a department to assure adequate performance. Such reimbursement shall be limited to
1. Tuition and/or registration fees;
2. Cost of course-required books
3. Transportation or mileage expenses;
4. Toll and parking fees;
5. Lodging and subsistence expenses. Where applicable, reimbursement rates for the above expenses shall be in accordance with Article 12, Section 12.1 of this contract.
B. Advance Application – An employee may receive reimbursement for tuition or other necessary expenses only if application is made prior to enrollment in an out-service training program or when the employer has requested the employee attend.
C. Incomplete Assignment –
Education and Training Required by Department. The State agrees to reimburse Unit 21 employees for expenses incurred as a result of satisfactorily completing training or education courses required by a department to assure adequate performance. Such reimbursement shall be limited to
Education and Training Required by Department. A. The State agrees to reimburse Unit 21 employees for expenses incurred as a result of satisfactorily completing training or education courses required by a department to assure adequate performance. Such reimbursement shall be limited to
1. Tuition and/or registration fees;
2. Cost of course-required books;
3. Transportation or mileage expenses;
4. Toll and parking fees;
5. Lodging and subsistence expenses. Where applicable, reimbursement rates for the above expenses shall be in accordance with Article 12, section 12.1 of this Contract.
B. An employee may receive reimbursement for tuition or other necessary expenses only if application is made prior to enrollment in an out-service training program or when the employer has requested the employee attend.
C. An employee who does not satisfactorily complete an out-service training assignment shall not be eligible for reimbursement of tuition and other necessary expenses and shall agree to return any advance payment received. However, the employee or his/her estate shall receive reimbursement for tuition and other necessary expenses: (a) at the convenience of the State, provided that the training facility reports satisfactory performance by the employee during the assignment; or (b) because of death, prolonged illness, disability or other event beyond the control of the employee.
D. Training mandated by the department head or designee shall not be deducted from educational leave balances unless as a result of section E, below. However, it is the employee’s responsibility to maintain a valid credential as a condition of employment.
E. When a Unit 21 employee is required to obtain an additional, new or modified credential, the affected department will meet in good faith upon request of the Union, to explore procedures and methods of obtaining such new or revised credentials.
