Common use of Reimbursement Schedule Clause in Contracts

Reimbursement Schedule. Association members currently in progress of obtaining a degree under the terms and conditions of the 2017-2018 MOU shall be grandfathered in and continue with the reimbursement provisions contained in that MOU. The maximum lifetime amount of education reimbursement available to each non- grandfathered employee shall be $12,000 for a bachelor’s degree and $12,000 for master’s degree (or a total of $24,000) obtainable on a reimbursable basis with proof of completion of the degree(s) and eligible expenses. If an employee has previously obtained a bachelor’s degree prior to employment with the City, then they shall be eligible to receive the lifetime maximum of $24,000 for a master’s degree. An employee may submit for a partial payment in January after the completion of 50% of the units required for the bachelor’s or master’s degree or with the attainment of an associates of arts degree. The maximum available for the partial payment shall be no more than $5,000 based on reimbursement of eligible expenses. In January after completion of the bachelors’ degree or master’s degree, an employee may submit for reimbursement of eligible expenses for an additional $5,000. The employee may request reimbursement of the remaining $2,000 for eligible expenses in the month of January a minimum of one (1) year after completion of degree. If the request for reimbursement of the remaining amount exceeds $5,000 for a master’s degree under the lifetime maximum provision, then the final amount will be reimbursed at an amount not to exceed $5,000 per year. The amount of tuition reimbursement available annually for pre-approved professional development and certification courses to each employee shall be $750 for the twelve (12) month period September 1, through August 31, in which the course(s) are completed and requests receive final approval by the Human Resources Manager. Money used for professional development and certification courses will be deducted from the employee’s total annual tuition reimbursement allocation. Any Association employee who voluntarily elects to separate from the City shall be required to reimburse the City for all tuition reimbursements received in the 24 months preceding such separation, at the rate of 1/24th for each full month he/she separates prior to 24 months.

Reimbursement Schedule. Association members currently in progress of obtaining a degree under the terms and conditions of the 2017-2018 MOU shall be grandfathered in and continue with the reimbursement provisions contained in that MOU. The Effective July 1, 2019, the maximum lifetime amount of education reimbursement available to each non- non-grandfathered employee shall be $12,000 for a bachelor’s degree and $12,000 for master’s degree (or a total of $24,000) obtainable on a reimbursable basis with proof of completion of the degree(s) and eligible expenses. If an the employee has previously obtained a bachelor’s degree prior to employment with the City, then they shall be eligible to receive the lifetime maximum of $24,000 for a master’s degree. An employee may submit for a partial payment in January after the completion of 50% of the units required for the bachelor’s or master’s degree or with the attainment of an associates of arts degree. The maximum available for the partial payment shall be no more than $5,000 based on reimbursement of eligible expenses. In January after completion of the bachelors’ degree or master’s degree, an employee may submit for reimbursement of eligible expenses for an additional $5,000. The employee may request reimbursement of the remaining $2,000 for eligible expenses in the month of January a minimum of one (1) year after completion of degree. If the request for reimbursement of the remaining amount exceeds $5,000 for a master’s degree under the lifetime maximum provision, then the final amount will be reimbursed at an amount not to exceed $5,000 per year. The amount of tuition reimbursement available annually for pre-approved professional development and certification courses to each employee shall be $750 for the twelve (12) month period September 1, through August 31, in which the course(s) are completed and requests receive final approval by the Human Resources Manager. Money used for professional development and certification courses will be deducted from the employee’s total annual tuition reimbursement allocation. Any Association employee who voluntarily elects to separate from the City shall be required to reimburse the City for all tuition reimbursements received in the 24 months preceding such separation, at the rate of 1/24th for each full month he/she separates prior to 24 months. Up to $750 of the eligible annual amount may be used for non-college education, training and professional development programs. Up to $250 of the annual $750 may be used for reimbursement of technology items pre-approved by the Human Resources Manager. Requests for reimbursement for completed education programs will be paid for the twelve (12) month period (September 1 through August 31) in which the requests receive final approval by the Human Resources Manager.

Reimbursement Schedule. Association members currently in progress of obtaining a degree under the terms and conditions of the 20172016-2018 2017 MOU shall be grandfathered in and continue with the reimbursement provisions contained in that MOU. The maximum lifetime amount of education reimbursement available to each non- grandfathered employee shall be $12,000 for a bachelor’s degree and $12,000 for master’s degree (or a total of $24,000) obtainable on a reimbursable basis with proof of completion of the degree(s) and eligible expenses. If an employee has previously obtained a bachelor’s degree prior to employment with the City, then they shall be eligible to receive the lifetime maximum of $24,000 for a master’s degree. An employee may submit for a partial payment in January after the completion of 50% of the units required for the bachelor’s or master’s degree or with the attainment of an associates of arts degree. The maximum available for the partial payment shall be no more than $5,000 based on reimbursement of eligible expenses. In January after completion of the bachelors’ degree or master’s degree, an employee may submit for reimbursement of eligible expenses for an additional $5,000. The employee may request reimbursement of the remaining $2,000 for eligible expenses in the month of January a minimum of one (1) year after completion of degree. If the request for reimbursement of the remaining amount exceeds $5,000 for a master’s degree under the lifetime maximum provision, then the final amount will be reimbursed at an amount not to exceed $5,000 per year. The amount of tuition reimbursement available annually for pre-approved professional development and certification courses to each employee shall be $750 for the twelve (12) month period September 1, through August 31, in which the course(s) are completed and requests receive final approval by the Human Resources Manager. Money used for professional development and certification courses will be deducted from the employee’s total annual tuition reimbursement allocation. Any Association employee who voluntarily elects to separate from the City shall be required to reimburse the City for all tuition reimbursements received in the 24 months preceding such separation, at the rate of 1/24th for each full month he/she separates prior to 24 months.

Reimbursement Schedule. Association members currently in progress of obtaining a degree under the terms and conditions of the 2017-2018 MOU shall be grandfathered in and continue with the reimbursement provisions contained in that MOU. The Effective July 1, 2019, the maximum lifetime amount of education reimbursement available to each non- non-grandfathered employee shall be $12,000 for a bachelor’s degree and $12,000 for master’s degree (or a total of $24,000) obtainable on a reimbursable basis with proof of completion of the degree(s) and eligible expenses. If an the employee has previously obtained a bachelor’s degree prior to employment with the City, then they shall be eligible to receive the lifetime maximum of $24,000 for a master’s degree. An employee may submit for a partial payment in January after the completion of 50% of the units required for the bachelor’s or master’s degree or with the attainment of an associates of arts degree. The maximum available for the partial payment shall be no more than $5,000 based on reimbursement of eligible expenses. In January after completion of the bachelors’ degree or master’s degree, an employee may submit for reimbursement of eligible expenses for an additional $5,000. The employee may request reimbursement of the remaining $2,000 for eligible expenses in the month of January a minimum of one (1) year after completion of degree. If the request for reimbursement of the remaining amount exceeds $5,000 for a master’s degree under the lifetime maximum provision, then the final amount will be reimbursed at an amount not to exceed $5,000 per year. The amount of tuition reimbursement available annually for pre-approved professional development and certification courses to each employee shall be $750 for the twelve (12) month period September 1, through August 31, in which the course(s) are completed and requests receive final approval by the Human Resources Manager. Money used for professional development and certification courses will be deducted from the employee’s total annual tuition reimbursement allocation. Any Association employee who voluntarily elects to separate from the City shall be required to reimburse the City for all tuition reimbursements received in the 24 months preceding such separation, at the rate of 1/24th for each full month he/she separates prior to 24 months. Up to $750 of the eligible annual amount may be used for non-college education, training and professional development programs. Requests for reimbursement for completed education programs will be paid for the twelve (12) month period (September 1 through August 31) in which the requests receive final approval by the Human Resources Manager.