Laserfiche WebLink
2. The Utilities may pay up to 100% reimbursement of the costs for tuition, <br />registration, fees, books and course required materials after successful completion <br />of a pre -approved course. Courses must be at accredited colleges, universities, or <br />vocational schools or be short courses conducted by recognized professional <br />training organizations. <br />3. A course may be approved if - <br />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 <br />to the employee's work for the Utilities. <br />c) It will improve the employee's work for the Utilities. <br />d) It is expected to be completed within a time acceptable to 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 within the time expected or otherwise <br />acceptable to the Utilities will not receive reimbursement but must instead be paid <br />for by the employee. <br />12. Course attendance and preparation must take place outside of scheduled work hours <br />and must not jeopardize the employee's work performance. <br />53 <br />June 2023 <br />61847929v4 <br />131 <br />