The Human Resources Department will administer the program subject to available funding. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, an employee must:
A. Be a full time employee and have completed their probationary period (if applicable).
B. Be enrolled in an educational institution accredited by one of the national or regional accreditation councils recognized by U.S. Department of Education -http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
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C. Pursue a degree, course or certification in a field relevant to a position the City recruits for.
D. Submit the Course Approval Form, section 51-27-6 of this chapter, to the Human Resources Department no sooner than sixty (60) calendar days before beginning the course or no later than sixty (60) calendar days after course completion.
E. Funds for this program are for tuition expenses actually incurred by the employee. Any financial assistance (monies received through grants or scholarships) should be deducted from the employee's tuition reimbursement amount.
F. Courses should be taken outside of work hours. However, upon supervisor approval, employees may be granted the ability to use no more than two (2) hours of work time each work week to attend courses in person that are scheduled during work hours.
G. Any requests for flexible work schedules must also be approved by supervisors.
H. Homework is not allowed to be done during work time.
I. Classes must be completed. Audits, incompletes and withdrawals are not eligible for reimbursement. Any grade of "C-" or below, including fail, is not eligible for reimbursement. (2019 Compilation)
A. Supervisor Review: Supervisors must review and approve requests for tuition reimbursement. Approval is contingent upon satisfactory job performance and availability of City funds.
B. Notification To Applicant: The Human Resources Department will notify the applicant of approval or denial within three (3) weeks of receiving the course approval form. (2019 Compilation)
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