A limited education leave of absence with full or part pay or unpaid leave during regular working hours may be granted to a regular full-time employee upon the recommendation of the department head and with the approval of the Town Manager or appropriate Town official, to permit an employee to take courses of study which will better equip the employee to perform his/her assigned duties.
A. 
Full-time educational leave of absence at full or part pay or unpaid leave for a period not to exceed 12 calendar months may be granted to regular employees upon recommendation of the Town Manager and department head with the approval of the Town Council. An employee granted such extended educational leave with pay shall agree to return to the service of the Town upon completion and remain an employee of the Town for a period equal to two years or the employee shall reimburse the Town for all compensation received while on educational leave, in addition to all education reimbursements.
B. 
An employee on full-time education leave shall continue to earn full leave credits and any other benefits to which the Town employees are entitled.
A. 
The Town promotes continuing education if this education will better equip the employee to do his/her job. An employee is allowed to receive reimbursement for a maximum of three courses per semester/quarter/block. This benefit is available to employees who have successfully completed their initial probationary period of employment, with the exception of sworn police officers. Sworn police officer are eligible upon completion of six months of employment.
B. 
To be eligible for this benefit an employee must have demonstrated during his/her full-time permanent employment with the Town prior to application that his/her elementary and secondary public school training is sufficient and adequate for extended study and training and that such informal education and training is compatible and commensurate with the employee's chosen extended study and training.
C. 
The employee's selected courses must be approved in writing and in advance by his/her department head and the Town Manager. The selected courses of study must be helpful to the employee in his/her present work and basic advancement.
D. 
Reimbursement.
(1) 
Employees receiving educational assistance are eligible for reimbursement of tuition and fees in accordance with the following schedule:
[Amended 6-12-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]
Achievement
Letter Grade
Grade
Reimbursement Percentage
Excellent
A
90 to 100
100%
Good
B
80 to 89
90%
Passing
C
70 to 79
80%
Failing
D and F
69 or under
0%
(2) 
Receipts must be provided for reimbursement.
E. 
An employee who takes advantage of this policy shall be required to complete at least two continuous years of employment with the Town upon receiving reimbursement or shall have the amount of the reimbursement deducted from his/her final paycheck. This agreement shall not constitute an employment contract.
F. 
No employee shall be eligible for benefits under this policy if he/she is enrolled and receiving benefits under any other education association plan, such as the G.I. Bill, etc.
G. 
For complete details on the reimbursement contact the Town Manager.