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Tuition Reimbursement Policy � Page 3 of 3 4. An employee who does not remain an active employee of the City of Orono for a period of at least three calendar years after successfiil completion of the program must agree in writing prior to appl•oval by the City Administrator to repay the tuition cost to the provider(s) within one calendar year of separation from employ. The repayment shall be prorated based on the time period since the receipt of the tuition reimburse�nent. If an employee leaves the city's employ within one year, the repayinent is 100%; if within two years, the repayment is 75%; if within 3 years, ihe repayment is 50%. Separation ineludes resignation, retirement or termination for cause. .04 Limitations: 1. �n�ployees approved for the prograin will be responsible for ensuring their class schedule does not conflict with their work schedule. Flexible scheduling to obtain this goal is not allowed, except in a situation in which the training is not available through other alternatives. Flexible scheduling must have advance approval from the City Administrator. 2. Employees in the program will not be allowed reimbursement for mileage, lodging, travel time, aii•fare or other expenses. 3. Tuition reimbursement will be provided for job-related courses. Job- related means relating to the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to effectively meet the performance requirements of the present job, or other positions in the organization, as determined by the Department Head and City Administrator. 4. A course eligible for reimbursement is an acadeinic course of shidy offered by a recognized/accredited educational institution, including a vocational-techiiical school, college, OI' 11I11VeI'Slty. I11CI1V]C1L1aI Departments may determine whether eligible courses should be aimed toward the completion of a 4-year degree, a"certificate"program, etc. 5. No online courses will be considered for reimbursement. ❑ ❑ ❑