EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAM Sample Clauses
EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAM. Section 24.1 Reimbursement Courses related to college degree programs that are approved in advance by the Fire Chief and the Board of Trustees will be considered for reimbursement upon achievement of a “C” grade or its equivalent. Reimbursement percentages will be as follows:
(1) grade of “A” - 70%; (2) grade of “B” - 60%; and, (3) grade of “C” - 50%. Reimbursement of the costs of the college degree courses shall be based on the Township’s ability to pay. The amount of work time required to compensate for the costs of educational courses will be determined by the Fire Chief prior to beginning a college degree program.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAM. Section 19.1 Courses related to college degree programs that are approved in advance by the Chief of Police and the Board of Trustees will be considered for reimbursement upon achievement of a “C” grade or its equivalent. Requests for reimbursement will not be arbitrarily denied. Reimbursement percentages will be as follows:
(1) grade of “A” - 70%; (2) grade of “B” - 60%; and, (3) grade of “C” - 50%. Classes that are offered only on a pass/fail system will be reimbursed at 60%. Classes that are offered with an option of either pass/fail or a grading system (ex: A,B,C) will be reimbursed at 50%. Reimbursement of the costs of the college degree courses shall be based on the Township’s ability to pay. Members serving an original probationary period are not eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Section 19.2 Bargaining Unit members who have received reimbursement as set forth above in excess of $100.00 must reimburse this expense to the Township upon their resignation or dismissal. This reimbursement will be in accord with the following increments beginning with successful completion of education: (1) within 6 months - 100%; (2) from 7-12 months - 50%; (3) from 13-18 months - 25%; (4) from 19-24 months - 10%; (5) after 24 months - 0%.