§ 5-3. Education Assistance

The City, subject to the availability of funds, may provide education assistance to regular non-probationary employees. The courses or training program or type of degree must enhance or create a skill that is directly related to the employee's profession, skill or craft, and must demonstrate a benefit to the City. The determination for reimbursement is the responsibility of the Department Directors and will be handled in accordance with the City's Educational Assistance Internal Policy.

Employees are expected to attend courses on their own time unless other arrangements are pre-approved.

Education reimbursement will be based on a grade of "C" or Pass. A "D" or failing grade will result in the denial of the reimbursement.

To be reimbursed, employees must still be employed by the City when evidence of satisfactory course completion is received. EXCEPTION: Employees whose employment is terminated, because of a downsizing or reorganization will be reimbursed if they complete their course work after their employment is terminated. Employees will be required to serve a pre-determined tenure of service upon completion of the course or will be responsible for paying the City back on a pro-rated basis for the educational reimbursement received for the course.

(Ord. No. 1547 , 1-19-18)