(a) The Village may provide for tuition reimbursement for full-time employees based upon the following criteria:
(1) The employee has completed their probationary period;
(2) Classes must be taken through an accredited institution of higher education;
(3) The Mayor and Village Administrator have granted approval for the course of study prior to the employee taking any classes and budgetary appropriations have been approved;
(4) The degree being sought is required for a position within the Village organizational structure. Any advanced degree must be directly related to the employee's current position.
(5) Registration fees and textbooks for Distant Learning Programs or Internet Programs for degrees from accredited institutions of higher learning will qualify for reimbursement. Any software or hardware expenses where the student makes such a purchase for any classes, those on campus or through an off campus program, will not be considered costs eligible for reimbursement.
Upon meeting these requirements, receiving a passing grade of a "C" or better, and providing documentation of grades, all registration fees, and text books, the employee may be reimbursed per calendar year up to a level determined by Council in the annual employee compensation ordinance. No reimbursements will be made for travel, meals, and parking. All reimbursements will be consistent with all IRS regulations in effect at the time of the reimbursements for reporting an employee's gross income on the W-2 form.
(Ord. 2021-27. Passed 12-6-21.)