EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The District’s Educational Assistance Program will be continued during the life of this Agreement. Employees who wish to enroll in job-related and promotion oriented courses, which will improve their job knowledge and performance, will be compensated by the District for expenses as follows:
A. When an employee is in the process of acquiring a sixty (60) calendar semester unit or a ninety (90) quarter unit degree (e.g., Associate of Arts, Certificate of Achievement), or when an employee is properly authorized to enroll in a correspondence course and/or a specific course of study that may not result in a degree, said employee shall be reimbursed up to a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per fiscal year.
B. When an employee exceeds sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units and is enrolled in upper division course work, said employee shall be reimbursed up to a maximum of four thousand dollars ($4,000) per fiscal year.
C. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is four thousand dollars ($4,000). Out-of-pocket expenses for required textbooks and course materials may be included for reimbursement within the above dollar limits. Textbooks may be retained by the employee upon completion of the course. Courses must be taken at an accredited institution or at a non-accredited institution, if approved by the Chief of Police, or by correspondence if comparable courses are not available in local schools or if the work assignment of the individual is such that it does not permit regular classroom attendance. Courses offered by Law Enforcement organizations, associations and training providers shall be reimbursed up to the limits of one (1) above. Except for unusual circumstances, employees will not be granted time off from their regular work schedule to attend courses taken under this Provision. Courses must be approved by the Chief of Police, or designee, prior to enrollment. Reimbursement shall be made after presentation of proper receipts and upon completion of the course with at least a “C” grade or its equivalent.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A. The parties to this Agreement recognize the value of higher educational training and the benefits which accrue to both the individual and the Xxxxxxxx City Fire Division from such academic development.
B. Accordingly, the City of Xxxxxxxx will provide tuition reimbursement to individual members of the Division of Fire who participate in university level courses during off-duty periods. The course/degree must be pre-approved by the Fire Chief and must be job related or related to the employee’s current position or to future city development and promotion.
C. Eligibility for reimbursement under this program shall be based upon the following conditions:
1. Program eligibility shall not apply to employees having less than one year of sworn service in the Xxxxxxxx City Division of Fire.
2. Eligibility shall apply only to courses offered by a university level institution accredited by a state department of education.
3. Reimbursement eligibility shall include the cost of course tuition and required textbooks only. Enrollment fees and other service charges shall be the responsibility of the employee. Textbooks necessary for the course of instruction shall remain the property of the employee.
4. Academic courses proposed for reimbursement under this program shall be submitted to the Chief of Fire for approval prior to enrollment.
5. Only those university level courses shall be considered for educational assistance.
6. Reimbursement will not be made for any course of instruction for which the employee is already receiving tuition aid except under provisions of a student loan program.
7. Reimbursement of tuition and book costs shall be based upon student course performance in accordance with the following schedule. “A” letter grade or numerical equivalent 100% “B” letter grade or numerical equivalent 95% “C” letter grade or numerical equivalent 60% Less than “C” letter grade or equivalent 0%
8. Course participation shall be during the employee’s off-duty hours. Participation in course study shall not be considered as hours worked nor shall there be compensation paid for travel time.
9. Upon completion of an eligible course, the employee shall submit to the Chief of Fire or his designated representative a copy of the course grade report, a receipt for necessary textbooks, and a billing statement issued by the university indicating the cost of the course instruction. Reimbursement under provisions of the Educational Assistance Program will be made to the employee u...
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. All full time employees are encouraged to obtain a high school diploma or GED. Employees shall be reimbursed the cost of receiving a GED upon successfully completing the course and receiving the diploma. Reimbursement shall be paid within 30 days after an official written notification has been received by the Director of Employee Relations. All full time employees shall be reimbursed for all courses, tuitions and materials where a passing grade has been obtained at any college, university, training academy or vocational school as deemed necessary by the School Board with prior approval by the School Board. Reimbursement shall be paid within 30 days after an official written notification has been received by the Director of Labor and Employee Relations.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The Company shall continue, in no less than its present form, its Education Assistance Program for its full-time employees.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. All full-time employees are encouraged to obtain a high school diploma or GED.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The Company agrees to provide educational assistance benefits to all full-time employees scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week as provided in the Company’s Educational Assistance Program. The Company reserves the right to change or modify the benefits provided under the Educational Assistance Program, including but not limited to setting eligibility periods, reimbursement levels, and the approval process, provided that any changed, modified or substituted plan will be the same as offered to the employees’ managers.
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The District’s Educational Assistance Program will be continued during the life of this Agreement. Employees who wish to enroll in job related and promotion oriented courses which will improve their job knowledge and performance will be compensated by the District for expenses as follows:
A. When an employee is in the process of acquiring a sixty (60) semester unit or a ninety (90) quarter unit degree (e.g., Associate of Arts Certificate of Achievement), or when an employee is properly authorized to enroll in a Certificate of Achievement Program, correspondence course, and/or a specific course of study that may not result in a degree, said employee shall be reimbursed as follows: In fiscal year 2014, a maximum of nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00); in fiscal year 2015, a maximum of eleven hundred fifty dollars ($1,150.00); in fiscal year 2016, a maximum of one thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($1,350.00); and in fiscal year 2017, a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
B. When an employee exceeds sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units and is enrolled in upper division course work, said employee shall be reimbursed as follows: In fiscal year 2014, a maximum of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00); in fiscal year 2015, a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00); in fiscal year 2016, a maximum of one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($1,750.00); and in fiscal year 2017, a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
C. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is two thousand dollars ($2,000). Out of pocket expenses for required textbooks and course materials may be included for reimbursement within the above dollar limits. Textbooks may be retained by the employee upon completion of the course. Courses must be taken at an accredited institution or through correspondence courses or other approved vendors, whether training is delivered in-person or on-line, if comparable courses are not available in local schools or if the work assignment of the individual is such that it does not permit regular classroom attendance. Approval of other vendors under this section and the establishment of criteria for successful completion, when those listed below are inapplicable shall be at the discretion of the Department Manager of Human Resources or designee. Except for unusual circumstances, employees will not be granted time off from their regular w...
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The County will fund an Educational Assistance Program that shall provide for reimbursement of seventy percent (70%) of tuition, lab fees and mandatory activity fees paid by an employee, for a total reimbursement of up to three thousand ($3,000) dollars in fiscal year 2020 and thereafter, subject to the existing requirements of the program.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. The Company will provide financial assistance up to $2,500 per semester for the cost of tuition, applicable registration fees, and required text books to employees who, while still actively employed and outside their regular working hours, satisfactorily complete qualified courses of study related to bargaining unit work in a recognized school or college. Applications must be filed and approved prior to starting the course. An employee who is receiving Government financial assistance for education is not eligible for a refund under this program. The educational assistance program will be administered as outlined in the Education Assistance Policy.
