Common use of Educational Assistance Program Clause in Contracts

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. 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, courses which will improve their job knowledge and performance, 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 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 up to a maximum of two one thousand five hundred dollars ($2,000) per fiscal year1,500.00). 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 up to a maximum of four two thousand dollars ($4,000) per fiscal year2,000.00). C. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is four two thousand dollars ($4,0002,000.00). D. Language Programs will also be covered by these provisions or employees wishing to learn another language. 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 or through correspondence courses or other approved by the Chief of Policevendors, whether training is delivered in-person or by correspondence on-line, if comparable courses are not available in local schools or if of the work assignment of the individual is such that it does not permit regular classroom attendance. Courses offered by Law Enforcement organizationsApproval of other vendors under this Section and the establishment of criteria for successful completion, associations and training providers when those listed below are inapplicable shall be reimbursed up to at the limits discretion of one (1) abovethe Department Manager of Training and Development. Except for unusual circumstances, employees will not be granted time off from their regular work schedule to attend courses taken under this ProvisionSection. Courses Approval for said courses must be approved granted by the Chief of Police, or designee, department head prior to enrollment. Reimbursement shall be made after upon presentation of proper receipts and upon completion of the course with at least a grade “C” grade or its equivalent. At the employee’s option, an advance may be secured from the District against tuition costs by agreeing to payroll deduction of the amount of the advance if: 1. satisfactory evidence of completion of the course taken is not provided to the District within thirty (30) days following completion of the course; or 2. the course is not completed with at least a grade “C” or its equivalent; or 3. the course is failed; or 4. the employee voluntarily drops the course for any reason, including voluntary shift change or termination of employment with the District. If the employee’s course is not completed due to a District required shift change or reduction in force, repayment of the advance will not be required.

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 knowledge, and performance, 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 seven hundred and fifty dollars ($2,000750) 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). Duplicate degrees are not eligible for reimbursement under this program. 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 ProvisionSection. Courses must be approved by the Chief of Police, or designee, employee’s Department Head 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. At the employee’s option, an advance may be secured from the District against tuition costs by agreeing to payroll deduction of the amount of the advance if: 1. Satisfactory evidence of completion of the course taken is not provided to the District within thirty (30) days following completion of the course, or 2. The course is not completed with at least a grade “C” or its equivalent, or 3. The course is failed, or 4. The employee voluntarily drops the course for any reason, including voluntary shift change or termination of employment with the District. 5. If the employee’s course is not completed due to a District required shift change or reduction in force, repayment of the advance will not be required. 1. District required shift change: a reorganization or District mandated classification rebid resulting in an involuntary shift change due to the seniority of an employee. 2. District required reduction in force: reduction in force action as described in Section 59 of this Agreement, resulting in employee being placed in lay off status with recall rights. 3. Voluntary shift change: any shift change in which the individual has the ability to control movement affecting him/her adversely, i.e., promotion, reverting to his/her former position, shift sign ups, etc.

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 job−related and promotion oriented courses, courses which will improve their job knowledge and performance, 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 seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,000750.00) 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 one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000.00) per fiscal year. C. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is four one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000.00). Out-of-pocket 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 or through correspondence courses or other approved by the Chief of Policevendors, whether training is delivered in−person or by correspondence 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. Courses offered by Law Enforcement organizationsApproval of other vendors under this section and the establishment of criteria for successful completion, associations and training providers when those listed below are inapplicable shall be reimbursed up to at the limits discretion of one (1) abovethe Department Manager of Training and Development. Except for unusual circumstances, employees will not be granted time off from their regular work schedule to attend courses taken under this ProvisionSection. Courses Approval for said courses must be approved granted by the Chief of Police, or designee, department head prior to enrollment. Reimbursement shall be made after upon presentation of proper receipts and upon completion of the course with at least a grade “C” grade or its equivalent. At the employee’s option, an advance may be secured from the District against tuition costs by agreeing to payroll deduction of the amount of the advance if: 1. satisfactory evidence of completion of the course taken is not provided to the District within thirty (30) days following completion of the course; or 2. the course is not completed with at least a grade “C” or its equivalent; or 3. the course is failed; or 4. the employee voluntarily drops the course for any reason, including voluntary shift change or termination of employment with the District. If the employee’s course is not completed due to a District required shift change or reduction in force, repayment of the advance will not be required. D. The District will periodically provide the Union with a report of Union members who have applied for District course compensation, the course subject and status of the course application.

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 knowledge, and performance, 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 seven hundred and fifty dollars ($2,000750) 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). Duplicate degrees are not eligible for reimbursement under this program. 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 ProvisionSection. Courses must At the employee’s option, an advance may be approved secured from the District against tuition costs by agreeing to payroll deduction of the Chief amount of Police, or designee, prior to enrollmentthe advance if: 1. Reimbursement shall be made after presentation Satisfactory evidence of proper receipts and upon completion of the course taken is not provided to the District within thirty (30) days following completion of the course, or 2. The course is not completed with at least a grade “C” grade or its equivalent, or 3. The course is failed, or 4. The employee voluntarily drops the course for any reason, including voluntary shift change or termination of employment with the District. 5. If the employee’s course is not completed due to a District required shift change or reduction in force, repayment of the advance will not be required. 1. District required shift change: a reorganization or District mandated classification rebid resulting in an involuntary shift change due to the seniority of an employee. 2. District required reduction in force: reduction in force action as described in Section 59 of this Agreement, resulting in employee being placed in lay off status with recall rights. 3. Voluntary shift change: any shift change in which the individual has the ability to control movement affecting him/her adversely, i.e., promotion, reverting to his/her former position, shift sign ups, etc.

Educational Assistance Program. The District’s '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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. The District’s '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. 1. 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 seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,000750) per fiscal year. B. 2. 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 one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000) per fiscal year. C. 3. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is four one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000). 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. ‌ 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. The District’s '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 knowledge, and performance, 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 seven hundred and fifty dollars ($2,000750) 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 one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000) per fiscal year. C. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is four one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000). 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 ProvisionSection. Courses must be approved by the Chief of Police, or designee, employee's Department Head 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. At the employee's option, an advance may be secured from the District against tuition costs by agreeing to payroll deduction of the amount of the advance if: 1. Satisfactory evidence of completion of the course taken is not provided to the District within thirty (30) days following completion of the course, or 2. The course is not completed with at least a grade "C" or its equivalent, or 3. The course is failed, or 4. The employee voluntarily drops the course for any reason, including voluntary shift change or termination of employment with the District. If the employee's course is not completed due to a District required shift change or reduction in force, repayment of the advance will not be required. a) District required shift change: a reorganization or District mandated classification rebid resulting in an involuntary shift change due to the seniority of an employee. b) District required reduction in force: reduction in force action as described in Section 59 of this Agreement, resulting in employee being placed in lay off status with recall rights. c) Voluntary shift change: any shift change in which the individual has the ability to control movement affecting him/her adversely, i.e., promotion, reverting to his/her former position, shift sign ups, etc.

Educational Assistance Program. The District’s '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, courses which will improve their job knowledge and performance, 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, 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 seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,000750) 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 one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000) per fiscal year. C. The maximum amount that an employee may be reimbursed under this program in any fiscal year is four one thousand dollars ($4,0001,000). 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 nonthrough correspondence courses or other approved vendors, whether training is delivered in-accredited institutionperson or on-line, 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 organizationsApproval of other vendors under this section and the establishment of criteria for successful completion, associations and training providers when those listed below are inapplicable shall be reimbursed up to at the limits discretion of one (1) abovethe Department Manager of Human Resources or designee. Except for unusual circumstances, employees will not be granted time off from their regular work schedule to attend courses taken under this ProvisionSection. Courses must be approved by the Chief of Police, or designee, employee's Department Head 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. At the employee's option, an advance may be secured by payroll deduction of the amount of the advance if: 1. Satisfactory evidence of completion of the course taken is not provided to the District within thirty (30) days following completion of the course, or 2. The course is not completed with at least a grade "C" or its equivalent, or 3. The course is failed, or 4. The employee voluntarily drops the course for any reason, including voluntary shift change or termination of employment with the District. If the employee's course is not completed due to a District required shift change or reduction in force, repayment of the advance will not be required.

Educational Assistance Program. The District’s Educational Assistance Program will be continued during the life of this Agreement. Employees who wish This program is offered to enroll in job-related and promotion oriented courses, which will encourage employees to improve their job knowledge skills, to increase their value to the City, and performanceto assist them in preparing for future advancement with the City. A. The scope of the program does not include special seminars, or "short courses" of a few days' duration which will continue to be considered on an individual and departmental training basis as in-service training. The exception to this rule will be compensated by for Advanced Life Support training programs deemed beneficial to the District for expenses as followsCity and employee. The Employer will not arbitrarily or capriciously withhold approval of Department personnel attending these "short courses." B. The following provisions are established to govern the administration of the City's Educational Assistance Program: A. When an 1. Application for Educational Assistance may be made by any full- time permanent employee who has completed his designated probationary period. 2. Applications will be considered if the employee is in eligible for or receiving funds for the process of acquiring a sixty same course from any other source (60) calendar semester unit or a ninety (90) quarter unit degree (e.g.GI Xxxx, Associate of Artsscholarships, Certificate of Achievementvocational rehabilitation, etc.). However, 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 reimbursement 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 limited to the limits difference between the other funds for which eligible or received for the same course and reimbursement in accordance with Section 5 of one (1) abovethis Article. 3. Except for unusual circumstances, employees Application 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 PoliceDepartment Head and Human Resources Director only for courses related to the employee's present job or related to a promotional position within the organization, or designee, prior to enrollmentsatisfy the general education requirement for such a degree. 4. Reimbursement shall be made after presentation only for courses completed at accredited (as determined by the U.S. Secretary of proper receipts Education) high schools, trade schools, college, and universities. 5. There shall be a seventy-five (75%) percent reimbursement for tuition, lab, and student fees, and required textbooks to a maximum of $2,000 per year for undergraduate courses and $3,000 per year for graduate courses based upon courses completed with a "C" or numerical equivalent, or for non-graded courses when the grade received is "satisfactory" or "passing". There shall be a Two Hundred Dollar ($200.00) limitation per fiscal year for non-credit courses (exception is medical training programs). 6. There shall be one hundred (100%) percent reimbursement for classes taken to obtain a Paramedic's license for tuition, lab fees and required textbooks with an unlimited maximum based upon courses completed with a "C" or numerical equivalent, or for non-graded courses when the grade received is "satisfactory" or "passing". 7. Employees must submit official school transcript showing final grade received. The employee shall be considered as having completed a class when he concludes the term for which the school quotes the tuition fee. 8. As funds for Educational Assistance are limited, priority shall be governed by the time and date that completed applications are received in the City Management office. Approval and reimbursement for Educational Assistance is contingent upon the availability of funds, the employee's successful completion of the course with at least a “C” grade or its equivalentcourse, and adherence to the policies and procedures. 9. Expenses such as parking and mileage shall not be part of the Educational Assistance Program. 10. The applicant, under this program shall attend classes on his own time and without compensation from the City.

Educational Assistance Program. The District’s Educational Assistance Program will be continued during the life of this Agreement. Employees who wish This program is offered to enroll in job-related and promotion oriented courses, which will encourage employees to improve their job knowledge skills, to increase their value to the City, and performanceto assist them in preparing for future advancement with the City. A. The scope of the program does not include special seminars, or "short courses" of a few days' duration which will continue to be considered on an individual and departmental training basis as in- service training. The exception to this rule will be compensated by for Advanced Life Support training programs deemed beneficial to the District for expenses as followsCity and employee. The Employer will not arbitrarily or capriciously withhold approval of Department personnel attending these "short courses." B. The following provisions are established to govern the administration of the City's Educational Assistance Program: A. When an 1. Application for Educational Assistance may be made by any full-time permanent employee who has completed his designated probationary period. 2. Applications will be considered if the employee is in eligible for or receiving funds for the process of acquiring a sixty same course from any other source (60) calendar semester unit or a ninety (90) quarter unit degree (e.g.GI Xxxx, Associate of Artsscholarships, Certificate of Achievementvocational rehabilitation, etc.). However, 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 reimbursement 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 limited to the limits difference between the other funds for which eligible or received for the same course and reimbursement in accordance with Section 5 of one (1) abovethis Article. 3. Except for unusual circumstances, employees Application 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 PoliceDepartment Head and Human Resources Director only for courses related to the employee's present job or related to a promotional position within the organization, or designee, prior to enrollmentsatisfy the general education requirement for such a degree. 4. Reimbursement shall be made after presentation only for courses completed at accredited (as determined by the U.S. Secretary of proper receipts Education) high schools, trade schools, college, and universities. 5. There shall be a seventy-five (75%) percent reimbursement for tuition, lab, and student fees, and required textbooks to a maximum of $2,000 per year for undergraduate courses and $3,000 per year for graduate courses based upon courses completed with a "C" or numerical equivalent, or for non- graded courses when the grade received is "satisfactory" or "passing". There shall be a Two Hundred Dollar ($200.00) limitation per fiscal year for non-credit courses (exception is medical training programs). 6. There shall be one hundred (100%) percent reimbursement for classes taken to obtain a Paramedic's license for tuition, lab fees and required textbooks with an unlimited maximum based upon courses completed with a "C" or numerical equivalent, or for non-graded courses when the grade received is "satisfactory" or "passing". 7. Employees must submit official school transcript showing final grade received. The employee shall be considered as having completed a class when he concludes the term for which the school quotes the tuition fee. 8. As funds for Educational Assistance are limited, priority shall be governed by the time and date that completed applications are received in the City Management office. Approval and reimbursement for Educational Assistance is contingent upon the availability of funds, the employee's successful completion of the course with at least a “C” grade or its equivalentcourse, and adherence to the policies and procedures. 9. Expenses such as parking and mileage shall not be part of the Educational Assistance Program. 10. The applicant, under this program shall attend classes on his own time and without compensation from the City.