Common use of Course Attendance Clause in Contracts

Course Attendance. An employee may request to attend course(s) at an accredited institution of higher learning. Such request will be made on the "Classified (CSEA) Employee Request For Approval Of Course Attendance" (Attachment C). This request shall be submitted to the appropriate District manager for recommendation to the Cabinet. The Cabinet will approve/deny the request. Employee must receive approval prior to altering work schedule. If the request is approved the hours worked per day will be altered to accommodate the employee's schedule to attend said course(s). Should such a schedule require an employee to work beyond a seven and one-half (7.5) hour work day, the employee shall waive any claim to overtime on each day such schedule is arranged. The parties acknowledge that the appropriate District manager's recommendation and the Cabinet's approval/denial will be based on the District service needs. If the employee's request is denied, the reason(s) related to the District service needs shall be set forth in writing to the employee.