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F.T.j{ RIVER MUNTC?P?1L UTI?.ITTF.4 EDUC_~TZON T. ASSZ,,~T~iN~'F' POT TCY A. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Educational Assistance Policy is to financially assist eligible employees with pre-approved courses which are job related, lead to job related degrees, or are within areas beneficial to Elk River Municipal Utilities. This policy also covers education required by an Elk River Municipal Utilities approved apprenticeship training program. B. POLICY: 1. All Elk River Municipal Utilities full-time employees with at least three months of continuous employment are covered by this policy. 2. This policy allows 100$ reimbursement of the costs for tuition, registration, lab fees, books and course required materials; after successful completion of a pre-approved course. Applicable are courses at accredited colleges, universities, vocational schools and short courses conducted by recognized professional training organizations. 3. A course may be approved if: a. It is directly related to the employee's current position or b. It is required by a program of study leading to a degree which is directly related to the employee's current position or c. It may improve the employee's value to Elk River Municipal Utilities. In no case is this policy to include recreational or personal interest courses. 4. Prior to registration, the employee must have full approval for the course by the immediate Department Supervisor and General Manager. 5. The Elk River Municipal Utilities reserves the right to disapprove Educational Assistance requests or to change or amend the policy from time to time. 6. Total reimbursements to an employee during the academic year may not eYCeed $2,000. 7. Not eligible for reimbursement are costs of: a. late fees and fees due to an employee error. b. meals, transportation, lodging, insurance, etc. 8. If an employee is eligible for education assistance from any outside source ( e.g.: G.I. Bill, various foundations, scholarships, etc.), the employee must apply for any assistance first and request the balance through this Education Assistance Policy. 9. Termination of employment prior to completion of a course will disqualify the employee for educational assistance. 10. Courses not satisfactorily completed will be paid for by the employee. 11. Course attendance and preparation must take place outside of scheduled work hours and must not jeopardize the employee's work performance.