Common use of Educational Reimbursement Program Clause in Contracts

Educational Reimbursement Program. In accordance with the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Program, employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for educational purposes which are intended to improve his/her ability to accomplish his/her City job for courses taken on the employee’s own time. Reimbursement must be recommended by the Department Head and approved by the City Manager prior to enrollment. Requests are to be submitted on the approved form. Payment of education funds is discretionary with a Department Head within appropriate budget limits: a. Costs not to exceed a maximum of $1,100 per calendar year, per employee; including books and materials and lab fees. b. Employee’s time and travel are at employee’s own expense. c. Class time must be on employee’s own time, unless the Department Head approves an exception. d. A passing grade of C or better is required in each course for reimbursement. If an employee voluntarily separates within one year of receiving the educational reimbursement, he/she must reimburse the City of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within one year from the separation date.