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EDUCATION POLICY/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT It is the intent of the City of Ramsey to provide the citizens of Ramsey with a well-qualified and trained staff. Annually the City Council shall provide in each department budget funding for training and continuing education assistance. It is the primary objective of the training program that training dollars are spent on learning which addresses organizational goals and follows a progression of skill development. All regular City employees are eligible to participate, however it is the expectation of the City of Ramsey that new hires come to the City and their positions fully qualified. Therefore, training beyond incidental levels shall not be provided during an employee's first year of service. Completion o£ additional training or education is not a basis for requesting a salary increase. Training · The City will pay for job-related, position specific training approved by the Department Head and City Administrator and deemed necessary to effectively complete the requirements of the position, provided there is adequate funding in the budget appropriation for training. · The City will pay for, or reimburse employees for, any and all training required by the City to attain or maintain j ob-related certification. · Conference and seminar training shall provide for meals and lodging, if necessary, for in-state and out- of-state training. Travel expenses for in-state training shall be provided through the budget process. Travel expenses shall be provided for out-of-state training with prior approval of the Department Head and City Administrator. · The Administrative Services Manager will maintain records on all employee training done at City expense and report annually on the training received and funds expended. Education · Employees participating in post-secondary classes at accredited colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutes can apply for City reimbursement for 50% of the cost of tuition and laboratory tees. Books, supplies, transportation, student activity fees, late registration fees, school entrance fees, and graduation fees are not eligible for reimbursement. · In order to bc eligible lbr reimbursement, classes must be deemed by the Department Head, City Administrator, and Administrative Services Manager to be job-related and a benefit to the employer before the employee registers for the class. · Reimbursement will only be made upon satisfactory completion (receipt of C or better) of the course. Employees seeking reimbursement must present a paid fee statement and grade transcript in order to receive reimbursement. · Reimbursement for classes taken at private institutions shall not exceed the tuition charges by the Minnesota State University system. · Reimbursement per employee shall not exceed 12 credit hours in any single twelve-month period. · In the event a department receives reimbursement requests that exceed its budget allocation for education reimbursement, the Department Head and City Administrator shall determine how to apportion the available funds. · The Administrative Services Manager will develop and maintain forms requesting approval of class eligibility prior to registration and forms requesting reimbursement after successful completion of classes. In the event an employee leaves the City, any reimbursement for education received during the 12 months prior to leaving must be returned to the City. Adopted by City Council on May 13, 1997 -07-