Common use of Reimbursement Program Clause in Contracts

Reimbursement Program. Each bargaining unit member shall be eligible, upon approval of the Sheriff, for a reimbursement of all tuition costs in courses of instruction voluntarily undertaken or required of him, provided the courses are work related. Any member requesting tuition reimbursement to attend an educational institution must submit to the Sheriff the following for approval: A. A letter stating the name of the institution to be attended; B. The length and time of the class or course; C. The subject matter of the class or course and how it is related to the member's job description; and D. The cost of the class or course. This letter is to be sent to the Sheriff at least thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning date of the class or course. If the Sheriff approves such attendance, a letter of approval shall be provided as soon as possible. Every attempt should be made to obtain outside funding before seeking reimbursement from the office. Only educational courses that directly benefit the member in his or her Office duties will be taken under consideration by the Sheriff. Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of one hundred seventy-five ($175.00) dollars per quarter hour or two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars per semester hour up to a maximum of five thousand ($5,000.00) per calendar year. Employees are eligible for up to thirty thousand total tuition reimbursement during their employment with the Sheriff’s Office. Upon completion of the approved course by the member, a letter of verification from the institution shall be necessary to show successful completion of said course. Successful completion shall require a grade of pass (pass/fail courses), 2.00 or higher, or "C" or better. If a member’s employment with the Sheriff’s Office terminates, unless from death or forced resignation as a consequence of disability, the member shall reimburse the Sheriff’s Office for any tuition reimbursement received through this Article for a period of twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of termination. Failure to promptly reimburse the Sheriff’s Office will result in legal action for recovery

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reimbursement Program. Each bargaining unit member shall be eligible, upon approval of the Sheriff, for a reimbursement or direct pay to the educational institution, of all tuition costs in courses of instruction voluntarily undertaken or required of him, provided the courses are work related. For Communication Technicians work related courses would include those that enhance communications (e.g., Spanish, English, speech), crisis intervention or computer skills. Any member requesting tuition reimbursement to attend an educational institution a school, seminar or training academy must submit to the Sheriff the following for approval: A. A letter stating the name of the institution to be attended; B. The length and time of the class or course; C. The subject matter of the class or course and how it is related to the member's job description; and D. The cost of the class or course. This letter is to be sent to the Sheriff at least thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning date of the class or course. If the Sheriff approves such attendance, a letter of approval shall be provided as soon as possible. Every attempt should be made to obtain outside funding before seeking reimbursement from the officeOffice. Only educational courses that directly benefit the member in his or her their Office duties will be taken under consideration by the Sheriff. Reimbursement or direct pay to the educational institution is limited to a maximum of one hundred seventy-five ($175.00) dollars per quarter hour or two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars per semester hour up to a maximum of five three thousand ($5,000.003,000.00) per calendar year. Employees are eligible for up to thirty thousand total tuition reimbursement during their employment with the Sheriff’s Office. Upon completion of the approved course by the member, a letter of verification from the institution shall be necessary to show successful completion of said course. Successful completion shall require a grade of pass (pass/fail courses), 2.00 or higher, or "C" or better. If a member’s employment with the Sheriff’s Office terminates, unless from death or forced resignation as a consequence of disability, the member shall reimburse the Sheriff’s Office for any tuition reimbursement received through this Article for a period of twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of termination. Failure to promptly reimburse the Sheriff’s Office will result in legal action for recovery.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reimbursement Program. Each bargaining unit member shall be eligible, upon approval of the Sheriff, for a reimbursement or direct pay to the educational institution, of all tuition costs in courses of instruction voluntarily undertaken or required of him, provided the courses are work related. For Communications Technician Supervisor work related courses would include those that enhance communications (e.g., Spanish, English, speech), crisis intervention or computer skills. Additionally, Communications Technician Supervisors may voluntarily attend, or have required of them, courses of instruction in management, leadership, and/or administration. Any member requesting tuition reimbursement to attend an educational institution a school, seminar or training academy must submit to the Sheriff the following for approval: A. A letter stating the name of the institution to be attended; B. The length and time of the class or course; C. The subject matter of the class or course and how it is related to the member's job description; and D. The cost of the class or course. This letter is to be sent to the Sheriff at least thirty (30) days in advance of the beginning date of the class or course. If the Sheriff approves such attendance, a letter of approval shall be provided as soon as possible. Every attempt should be made to obtain outside funding before seeking reimbursement from the officeOffice. Only educational courses that directly benefit the member in his or her their Office duties will be taken under consideration by the Sheriff. Reimbursement or direct pay to the educational institution is limited to a maximum of one hundred seventy-five ($175.00) dollars per quarter hour or two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars per semester hour up to a maximum of five three thousand ($5,000.003,000.00) per calendar year. Employees are eligible for up to thirty thousand total tuition reimbursement during their employment with the Sheriff’s Office. Upon completion of the approved course by the member, a letter of verification from the institution shall be necessary to show successful completion of said course. Successful completion shall require a grade of pass (pass/fail courses), 2.00 or higher, or "C" or better. If a member’s employment with the Sheriff’s Office terminates, unless from death or forced resignation as a consequence of disability, the member shall reimburse the Sheriff’s Office for any tuition reimbursement received through this Article for a period of twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of termination. Failure to promptly reimburse the Sheriff’s Office will result in legal action for recovery.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement