Common use of Professional Development Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Reimbursement. The City shall reimburse an employee for tuition and books for courses of study at an approved and accredited college, junior college, or vocational trade school, in an off-duty status not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per fiscal year if the subject matter content of the course is related to the employee’s work assignment, promotional opportunities, transfer opportunities, or is a course required for the attainment of a degree or certificate program. Additionally, the City encourages and supports staff to pursue professional development training in order to increase their job skills and knowledge for their current positions or advancement opportunities, during non-work hours. A variety of professional development activities can be reimbursed, such as fees for workshops, seminars, or adult school classes. The employee must submit an application to his/her Department Head giving all information needed for an evaluation of the request. The Department Head shall recommend approval or disapproval and forward the request to the City Administrator whose decision shall be final. The employee’s application must have been approved prior to enrolling in the course in order for such employee to be assured of reimbursement. Upon completion of this course, the employee must submit to his/her Department Head a copy of the grade sheet indicating a passing grade, or the certificate indicating attendance, along with the appropriate receipts in order to be eligible for reimbursements.

Professional Development Reimbursement. The City shall reimburse an employee for tuition and books for courses of study at an approved and accredited college, college or junior college, or vocational trade school, college in an off-duty status not to exceed One Thousand Five Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per fiscal year if the subject matter content of the course is related to the employee’s work assignment, promotional opportunities, transfer opportunities, or is a course required for the attainment of a degree or certificate program. Additionally, the City encourages and supports staff to pursue professional development training in order to increase their job skills and knowledge for their current positions or advancement opportunities, during non-work hours. A variety of professional development activities can be reimbursed, such as fees for workshops, seminars, or adult school classes. The employee must submit an application to his/her Department Head giving all information needed for an evaluation of the request. The Department Head shall recommend approval or disapproval and forward the request to the City Administrator whose decision shall be final. The employee’s application must have been approved prior to enrolling in the course in order for such employee to be assured of reimbursement. Upon completion of this course, the employee must submit to his/her Department Head a copy of the grade sheet indicating a passing grade, or the certificate indicating attendance, along with the appropriate receipts in order to be eligible for reimbursements.

Professional Development Reimbursement. ‌ The City shall reimburse an employee for tuition and books for courses of study at an approved and accredited college, college or junior college, or vocational trade school, college in an off-duty status not to exceed One Thousand Five Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per fiscal year if the subject matter content of the course is related to the employee’s work assignment, promotional opportunities, transfer opportunities, or is a course required for the attainment of a degree or certificate program. Additionally, the City encourages and supports staff to pursue professional development training in order to increase their job skills and knowledge for their current positions or advancement opportunities, during non-work hours. A variety of professional development activities can be reimbursed, such as fees for workshops, seminars, or adult school classes. The employee must submit an application to his/her Department Head giving all information needed for an evaluation of the request. The Department Head shall recommend approval or disapproval and forward the request to the City Administrator whose decision shall be final. The employee’s application must have been approved prior to enrolling in the course in order for such employee to be assured of reimbursement. Upon completion of this course, the employee must submit to his/her Department Head a copy of the grade sheet indicating a passing grade, or the certificate indicating attendance, along with the appropriate receipts in order to be eligible for reimbursements.