Common use of School Expenses Clause in Contracts

School Expenses. An employee who on his/her days off attends an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school, online class or adult education class in a course or program related to his/her work in the Township or potential future employment opportunities with the Township and with the approval of the Human Resources Director or designee, shall be reimbursed by the Township in the amount of tuition and books, except that the Township shall only reimburse tuition costs for college courses up to an amount equal to the cost of twenty (20) credit hours per calendar year based upon the per credit hour cost at Macomb Community College. Employees shall be reimbursed by the Township within thirty (30) days upon submission of proper documentation. Effective with the signing of this agreement, the tuition reimbursement limit for classes leading to a degree beyond an Associate’s Degree will be $4,000 per calendar year. Any employee who withdraws from or fails to complete a course or program after receiving reimbursement from the Township or who fails to obtain a passing grade equal to “C” or better, or notification of satisfactory completion when grade points are not used, shall have thirty (30) days from the date of withdrawal or the date he/she receives less than a “C” grade or notification of unsatisfactory completion to repay the Township such monies. If such amount is not repaid to the Township, upon advance notice to employee, such amount shall be withheld from his/her pay. Advance notice shall not be necessary if the employee is terminating employment. If the employee does not work for the Township for at least one (1) year after receiving his/her school expenses, then and in that event, the employee shall refund the pro rata amount for that portion of the year, as measured by months, that remains after terminating employment. The pro ration of months shall be determined by counting any months where the employee has employment status for at least sixteen (16) days during the calendar month and disregarding any months where the employee does not have sixteen (16) calendar days. This paragraph shall not apply if the employment ceases because of retirement with normal age and service time. Also, if the employee’s employment is terminated for any reason other than “just cause” by the employer, then they will not be obligated to pay any refund.

School Expenses. An employee who on his/her days off attends an accredited a college, university, trade school, adult continuing education or technical school, online class or adult education class school in a course or program related to his/her work in the Township or potential future employment opportunities with the Township and Township, with the approval of the Human Resources Director or designeedepartment head, shall be reimbursed by the Township in the amount of tuition and booksbooks paid as is the current practice, except that the Township shall only reimburse tuition costs for college courses up to an amount equal to the cost of for twenty (20) credit hours per calendar year based upon the per credit hour cost at Macomb Community College. Employees shall be reimbursed by the Township within thirty (30) days upon submission of proper documentation. Effective with the signing of this agreement, the tuition reimbursement limit for classes leading to a degree beyond an Associate’s Degree will be $4,000 per calendar year. Any employee who withdraws from or fails to complete a course or program after receiving reimbursement from the Township or who fails to obtain a passing grade equal to of “C” or better, or notification of satisfactory completion when grade points are not used, shall have thirty (30) days from the date of withdrawal or the date he/she receives less than a “C” grade or notification of unsatisfactory completion to repay the Township such monies. If such amount is not repaid to the Township, upon advance notice to the employee, such amount shall may be withheld from his/her pay. Advance notice shall not be necessary if the employee is terminating employment. All books paid for by the Township will be returned to the Township upon completion of the course. Said books will be made available to all members through the use of a Department library. If the employee does not work for the Township for at least one (1) year after receiving his/her school expenses, then and in that event, the employee shall refund the pro rata amount for that portion of the year, as measured by months, that remains after terminating employment. The pro ration proration of months shall be determined by counting any months where the employee has employment status for at least sixteen (16) days during the calendar month and disregarding any months where the employee does not have sixteen (16) calendar days. This paragraph shall not apply if the employment ceases because of retirement with normal age and service time. Also, if the employee’s employment is terminated for any reason other than “just cause” by the employerEmployer, then they will not be obligated to pay any refund.

School Expenses. An employee Employee who on his/her days off attends an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school, online class or adult education class in a course or program related to his/her work in the Township or potential future employment opportunities with the Township and with the approval of the Human Resources Director or designee, shall be reimbursed by the Township in the amount of tuition and books, except that the Township shall only reimburse tuition costs for college courses up to an amount equal to the cost of twenty (20) credit hours per calendar year based upon the per credit hour cost at Macomb Community College. Employees shall be reimbursed by the Township within thirty (30) days upon submission of proper documentation. Effective with the signing of this agreement, the tuition reimbursement limit for classes leading to a degree beyond an Associate’s Degree will be $4,000 3,000 per calendar year. Any employee who withdraws from or fails to complete a course or program after receiving reimbursement from the Township or who fails to obtain a passing grade equal to “C” or better, or notification of satisfactory completion when grade points are not used, shall have thirty (30) days from the date of withdrawal or the date he/she receives less than a “C” grade or notification of unsatisfactory completion to repay the Township such monies. If such amount is not repaid to the Township, upon advance notice to employeeEmployee, such amount shall be withheld from his/her pay. Advance notice shall not be necessary if the employee Employee is terminating employment. All books paid for by the Township will be returned to the Township upon completion of the course. Said books will be made available to all members through the use of a Department library. If the employee does not work for the Township for at least one (1) year after receiving his/her school expenses, then and in that event, the employee shall refund the pro rata amount for that portion of the year, as measured by months, that remains after terminating employment. The pro ration of months shall be determined by counting any months where the employee has employment status for at least sixteen (16) days during the calendar month and disregarding any months where the employee does not have sixteen (16) calendar days. This paragraph shall not apply if the employment ceases because of retirement with normal age and service time. Also, if the employee’s employment is terminated for any reason other than “just cause” by the employer, then they will not be obligated to pay any refund. Any classes or programs that are required by the Employer, State or Federal Body, as well as any other agency recognized to have the authority to require this education, shall be excluded from the requirements of the above paragraph. An Employee shall be allowed time off without loss of pay to attend all educational seminars/conferences required by the Township as stated above. Employees who are working towards a job related State required license or certification may utilize the tuition reimbursement program. In those cases where the class or seminar is not available in the metropolitan area, the employee may use the program to reimburse for tuition, fees, and expenses (travel, meals, and up to two days lodging) as provided in the Township’s travel policy. The determination of whether a class or seminar is available in the metropolitan area is subject to the Department Director’s approval.

School Expenses. An employee who on his/her days off attends an accredited a college, university, trade school, adult continuing education or technical school, online class or adult education class school in a course or program related to his/her work in the Township or potential future employment opportunities with the Township and Township, with the approval of the Human Resources Director or designeeDepartment Head, shall be reimbursed by the Township in the amount of tuition and booksbooks paid as is the current practice, except that the Township shall only reimburse tuition costs for college courses up to an amount equal to the cost of for twenty (20) credit hours per calendar year based upon the per credit hour cost at Macomb Community College. Employees shall be reimbursed by the Township within thirty (30) days upon submission of proper documentation. Effective with the signing of this agreement, the tuition reimbursement limit for classes leading to a degree beyond an Associate’s Degree will be $4,000 per calendar year. Any employee who withdraws from or fails to complete a course or program after receiving reimbursement from the Township or who fails to obtain a passing grade equal to of “C” or better, or notification of satisfactory completion when grade points are not used, shall have thirty (30) days from the date of withdrawal or the date he/she receives less than a “C” grade or notification of unsatisfactory completion to repay the Township such monies. If such amount is not repaid to the Township, upon advance notice to the employee, such amount shall may be withheld from his/her pay. Advance notice shall not be necessary if the employee is terminating employment. All books paid for by the Township will be returned to the Township upon completion of the course. Said books will be made available to all members through the use of a Department library. If the employee does not work for the Township for at least one (1) year after receiving his/her school expenses, then and in that event, the employee shall refund the pro rata amount for that portion of the year, as measured by months, that remains after terminating employment. The pro ration proration of months shall be determined by counting any months where the employee has employment status for at least sixteen (16) days during the calendar month and disregarding any months where the employee does not have sixteen (16) calendar days. This paragraph shall not apply if the employment ceases because of retirement with normal age and service time. Also, if the employee’s employment is terminated for any reason other than “just cause” by the employerEmployer, then they will not be obligated to pay any refund.