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Educational Reimbursements <br />In order to develop further skills and self-improvement, the City will provide financial assistance <br />to all regular full-time employees who continue formal study in areas directly related to their <br />present position. This includes high school and accredited college diplomas. <br />1.Educational assistance will be made for tuition, registration, and laboratory fees. Costs of <br />books, supplies, mileage, or other expenses will not be included. <br />2.Tuition refund will be made upon completion of the approved course and will amount to <br />100% for a grade of C or better. <br />a. Failure to receive a grade of C or better will nullify any payment. <br />b. Reimbursement will not be made for courses not completed or courses where <br />payments are received by the employee from another agency (i.e. GI Bill). <br />3.The program will apply to accredited colleges, technical institutions, certain vocational <br />institutions and other specialized training programs. <br />4.Unless otherwise approved, course must be taken other than during normal working <br />hours. <br />5.An annual maximum tuition reimbursement of $3,500 $4,500 per employee, subject to <br />budgetary limitations. <br />6.Application for educational assistance must be completed and approved by the supervisor <br />and the City Administrator prior to taking the course. Applications may be obtained from <br />the City Administrator. <br />7.Should the employee leave the City’s employment within two years of completing a <br />class, the employee will be responsible for the full reimbursement of the City’s expended <br />funds towards tuition during the previous 12 months. <br />8.Should the employee leave the City, any amounts owing would become immediately due <br />and payable and be withheld from any final payroll/severance amounts owing.