Common use of Payment for Courses Clause in Contracts

Payment for Courses. The School District shall pay to each bargaining unit member 75% of the tuition costs for each course satisfactorily completed under Article XVI directly from an accredited college or university. Such reimbursement shall not exceed 75% of the current tuition cost of Worcester State University. The School District shall pay to each bargaining unit member 25% of the tuition costs for each course satisfactorily completed under Article XVI from a third party vendor (i.e. “Learners Edge,” etc.). Such reimbursement shall not exceed 25% of the current tuition cost of Worcester State University. Unit members will be eligible for reimbursement for a maximum of nine (9) credits every three (3) contract years. All such courses must have the advance approval of the Superintendent. Such payment shall be made to the bargaining unit member upon evidence of satisfactory completion of course and a copy of the tuition receipted bill.