Educational. An Educational leave of absence for the purpose of pursuing job-related training may be granted. As may be applicable, the Employee may continue to participate in the Employer benefit plans, with the exception of Group RRSP, provided they pay both the Employee and the Employer benefit plan premiums in advance.
Educational. The Appointing Authority may approve an individual employee’s written request for full-time educational leave of absence for an initial period of time up to one (1) year. Such request will be answered in writing within thirty (30) calendar days stating approval or denial (with an explanation). Before the approved leave of absence can become finally effective, a curriculum plan and proof of full-time enrollment must be submitted by the employee to the Appointing Authority. At the request of the Appointing Authority, the employee shall provide evidence of continuous, successful full-time enrollment in such curriculum plan in order to remain on or renew such leave. Such education shall be directly related to the employee’s field of employment. Such employee may return early from such a leave upon approval by the Appointing Authority.
Educational. A. Fire Fighters holding certain Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degrees shall receive educational incentive pay. The degrees shall be from an accredited learning institution of higher education recognized by the State Board of Education in the State in which the college resides and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or a similar accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.
1. Fire Fighters holding an Associate's Degree shall receive one hundred eighty five dollars ($185.00) per month.
2. Fire Fighters holding a Bachelor's Degree shall receive two hundred ninety dollars ($290.00) per month.
3. Fire Fighters holding a Master’s Degree shall receive three hundred and ten dollars ($310.00) per month.
B. Employees may submit degrees by January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year to be eligible for the educational incentive payments the beginning of the following quarter (Jan. 1, Apr. 1, July 1, and Oct.
1). Payments called for hereunder shall be made in accordance with current payroll policies of the City. The City shall provide $75,000 each year to fund a Tuition Reimbursement Program. Tuition reimbursement funds shall not carry over to the next fiscal year. The Tuition Reimbursement Program shall be implemented and administered in accordance with Department policy or its successor. In the event that employees have received or will receive funding from another source such as grants, scholarships, etc., including receipt of state funding for fire science courses, tuition reimbursement shall become a secondary source of funding and shall not serve as double payment for tuition expenses. Fire Fighters shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, on-campus parking and the price of required text(s) at a college or university for course hours in an accredited degree program. Reimbursement shall be made in accordance with the following schedule: Such reimbursements for tuition and fees shall not exceed amounts set by Texas state-supported institutions for similar or related courses and shall only be paid at Texas residency rates.
Educational. A leave of absence may be granted for the purpose of permitting the employee to continue his/her education.
Educational. A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted for the purpose of permitting the bargaining unit member to continue his/her education. The bargaining unit member will provide to the District his/her anticipated course of study and the length of leave time needed. Upon return from the leave, the Employer may reimburse the bargaining unit member for the cost of tuition and fees. During such leave, seniority and experience (pay) credit shall neither accrue nor be lost.
Educational. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any principal for the purpose of participating in educational programs in other parts of the State of Alaska, other states, territories, or countries.
Educational. A leave of absence may be granted for the purpose of permitting the bargaining unit member to continue his/her education. The bargaining unit member will provide to the District his/her anticipated course of study and the length of leave time needed. Upon return from the leave, the Employer may reimburse the bargaining unit member for the cost of tuition and fees. During such leave, seniority and experience (pay) credit shall neither accrue nor be lost.
Educational. A. A leave of absence for a period not to exceed one (1) year without loss of seniority will be granted to an employee who has one (1) year or more of seniority in order that the employee may attend a recognized college, university, trade, or technical school full time, provided that the course of instruction is related to the employee's employment opportunities with the Company. A request for a leave of absence to attend primary or high school will be regarded as being within the intent of this paragraph and the schooling will be regarded as being related to the employee's employment opportunities with the Company. Before receiving the leave, or an extension thereof, the employee shall submit to the Company satisfactory evidence that the college, university, or school has accepted them as a student and, on the expiration of each semester or other school term, shall submit proof of attendance during such term. Such leaves may be extended for additional periods not to exceed one (1) year each.
B. An employee may terminate an educational leave of absence by written notice to the Company. The employee will be returned to active employment within ten (10) working days after receipt by the Company of the written notice to terminate the educational leave of absence.
Educational. Educational Leave may be granted without loss of pay or service credits for attendance at approved professional conferences and seminars at the discretion of the Human Resource Services Office.
Educational. A bargaining unit member who wishes to pursue formal education, training, or specialized experience which is related to his/her position in the YSU Police Department may be granted leave without pay for a period of up to two (2) years when the University concurs that the proposed leave activities will benefit the University as well as the employee. An employee on leave of this type may be returned to active pay status earlier than originally scheduled if the return is mutually acceptable to the University and the employee. The University may cancel the leave and direct the employee to return to active pay status if it is learned that the leave is not being used for the purpose for which it was granted: in this case the employee will be so notified in writing. A bargaining unit member taking educational leave without pay may maintain his/her insurance coverage by paying the group rate to the University.
