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I i I '1 ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 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 ofsldll 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 of additional training or education is not a basis for requesting a salary increase. Training 1. 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. 2. The City will pay for, or reimburse employees for, any and all training required by the City of Ramsey to attain or maintain job-related certification. 3. 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 also 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. 4. The Administrative Services Manager will maintain records on all employee training done at City expense and report annually on the training received and the funds expended. 5. 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 fees. Books, supplies, transportation, student activity fees, late registration fees, school entrance fees, and graduation fees are not eligible for reimbursement. 9. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, classes must be deemed by the Department Head and City Administrator to be job-related and a benefit to the employer before the employee registers for the class. 10. Reimbursement will only be made upon satisfactory completion (receipt of a C or better) of the course. Employees seeking reimbursement must present a paid fee statement and grade transcript in order to receive reimbursement. 11. Reimbursement for classes taken at private institutions shall not exceed the tuition charged by the Minnesota State University system. 12. Reimbursement per employee shall not exceed I2 credit hours in any single twelve-month period.