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Employee Development/ Tuition Reimbursement <br /> The city encourages and recommends lifelong learning for its employees and offers <br /> reimbursement to regular, full-time employees for up to 75% of the tuition paid by the <br /> employee, excluding scholarships and grants up to a maximum reimbursement of$3,000 <br /> per year (based on the date reimbursement is paid) for accredited college or other classes <br /> directly related to the employee's position with the city. To be eligible for reimbursement <br /> the following requirements must be met: <br /> 1. Prior to class registration, a completed Tuition Reimbursement Request Form must <br /> be signed and on file with Human Resources; and <br /> 2. The class must be part of a degree, certification, or licensure program and apply <br /> directly to the employee's position or be required to complete an associate, <br /> bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in the field in which the employee works; <br /> 3. The employee must successfully complete the class. If letter grades are assigned, <br /> the minimum grade required for reimbursement is a C; and <br /> 4. The reimbursement must be submitted within 60 days of class completion. <br /> Books and other non-tuition fees do not qualify for reimbursement. <br /> All classes must be taken on employee time and time spent on classes is not considered <br /> hours worked. If any portion of the employee's class/development activity is conducted <br /> during regular work hours, the employee must take vacation or compensatory leave, an <br /> unpaid leave of absence, if approved, or arrange for flexible scheduling, if approved by the <br /> department director. <br /> Classes taken to maintain good standing for licensure, affiliation, certification or <br /> credentialing as well as work-related seminars and training are paid for through training <br /> funds which are budgeted each by the City Council. <br /> Employee Wellness <br /> In an effort to promote wellness, the city maintains a fitness room equipped with exercise <br /> equipment. Employees are encouraged to use the fitness room. Please read and sign the <br /> policy attached as Exhibit A before using the fitness room. <br /> 30 <br />