Master’s or Bachelor’s Study. 1. Each employee may receive up to twelve (12) hours of paid tuition per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) at the State University of New York or Community College tuition rates. The maximum number of hours (graduate and/or undergraduate) paid by the District by all provisions of this contract will not exceed twelve (12) hours unless the employee is participating in a paid sabbatical leave as provided below. Employees shall not receive more than six (6) credit hours of paid tuition per college semester, except in extenuating circumstances and approved by the Office of Human Resources.
2. The District will pay tuition costs directly to the college/university as long as the employee maintains a B average for graduate courses or a C average for undergraduate courses. If a B/C average is not maintained the employee must reimburse the District the amount the District paid the college for that course or pay for his/her next college course. If the employee maintains the appropriate B/C average on a subsequent course he/she may submit the official transcript and receipt for the course to the Office of Human Resources for reimbursement at the SUNY or community college tuition rate. The employee will be eligible to have future tuition costs billed directly to the District upon completion of either process described in the above paragraph.
3. To remain eligible for the Career Ladder the employee must submit final grades for each course to the Office of Human Resources.
Master’s or Bachelor’s Study. 1. Employees will receive up to twelve (12) hours of paid tuition per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) at the State University of New York or Community College tuition rates. The maximum number of hours (graduate and/or undergraduate) paid by the District by all provisions of this contract will not exceed twelve (12) hours unless the employee is participating in a paid sabbatical leave as provided below.
2. The District will pay tuition costs directly to the college/university as long as the employee maintains a B average for graduate courses or a C average for undergraduate courses. If a B/C average is not maintained the employee must reimburse the District the amount the District paid the college for that course or pay for his/her next college course. If the employee maintains the appropriate B/C average on a subsequent course he/she may submit the official transcript and receipt for the course to the Career Ladder Coordinator for reimbursement at the SUNY or community college tuition rate. The employee will be eligible to have future tuition costs billed directly to the District upon completion of either process described in the above paragraph.
3. To remain eligible for the Career Ladder the employee must submit final grades for each course to the Career Ladder Coordinator.
4. The Career Ladder Coordinator will provide guidance and assistance.
Master’s or Bachelor’s Study. (for all Unit 10 Employees)
1. Employees eligible for this study must be accepted in a program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in order to qualify for the following benefits.
2. Employees will be eligible to receive up to twelve undergraduate or graduate hours of paid tuition per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) at the State University of New York tuition rates. The maximum number of hours (graduate or undergraduate) paid by the District by all provisions of the contract will not exceed 12 hours unless the employee is participating in a paid sabbatical leave as provided below.
3. Tuition costs will be directly paid by the District to the College/University as long as a B average is maintained by the employee. If a B average is not maintained, the employee must assume payment of tuition costs. The District will reimburse direct payment once a B average is again maintained.
4. Career guidance and assistance will be provided to enrolled employees through the Career Ladder program.
5. The District will not pay tuition for or otherwise reimburse employees of the Unit for any hours taken beyond the Master’s degree.
6. Total cost of the Master’s or Bachelor’s study shall not exceed $7,200.00 per fiscal year.
