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a) It is directly related to the employee's work for the Utilities. <br /> b) It is required by a program of study leading to a degree that is directly related to <br /> the employee's work for the Utilities. <br /> c) It will improve the employee's work for the Utilities. <br /> 4. This policy will not cover recreational or personal interest courses. <br /> 5. Prior to registration, the employee must have full approval for the course from <br /> Utilities' management designated as having approval authority for such matters. <br /> 6. The Utilities reserves the right to disapprove educational assistance requests and to <br /> amend or eliminate this policy from time to time in its discretion. <br /> 7. Total reimbursements to an employee during the academic year may not exceed <br /> $3,000. <br /> 8. Not eligible for reimbursement are costs of: <br /> a) late fees and fees due to an employee error <br /> b) meals, transportation, lodging, insurance, etc. <br /> 9. If an employee is eligible for education assistance from any outside source (e.g.: <br /> G.I. Bill, grants, scholarships, etc.), the employee must apply for any assistance <br /> first and request the balance through this Education Assistance Policy. <br /> 10. Termination of employment prior to completion of a course will disqualify the <br /> employee for educational assistance. <br /> 11. Courses not satisfactorily completed will be paid for by the employee. <br /> 12. Course attendance and preparation must take place outside of scheduled work <br /> hours and must not jeopardize the employee's work performance. <br /> 13. Employees will be paid for any time used in attending courses for which they are <br /> required by the Utilities to attend. All tuition and fees for such course will be paid <br /> for by the Utilities. <br /> LEAVES OF ABSENCE <br /> The Utilities provides leaves of absence according to the following policies. Unless <br /> otherwise indicated, all leaves of absence are unpaid. An employee requesting a leave of <br /> absence must complete a Request for Leave of Absence form. Forms for requesting a leave <br /> of absence are available from the Human Resources Representative. When possible, <br /> advance notice of a leave should be provided to an employee's supervisor so work <br /> schedules can be adjusted accordingly. <br /> 34 <br /> April 2013 <br /> August 2014 <br /> 99 <br />