SECTION 13_2 (TUITION REIMBURSEMENT).DOC

Educational Enrichment: The Glynn County Board of Commissioners authorizes the reimbursement of the cost of tuition and books, subject to the following terms and conditions, as an incent

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

GLYNN COUNTY BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA

Resolution Number Reading and Adoption

At the regular meeting of the Glynn County Board of Commissioners, held in the Glynn County Historic Courthouse, Second Floor Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 701 “G” Street, Brunswick, Georgia:

Present:

Don Hogan, Chairman, At-Large Post 1

Uli Keller, Vice Chairman, District 2

Uli Keller, District 2

Carl Johnson, Vice Chairman, District 1

Tony Thaw, Chairman, District 3

Cap Fendig, At-Large Post 2

Howard Lynn, District 4

Jerome Clark, District 5

On the motion of , which carried _, the following resolution amendment was adopted:

AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE SECTIONS 13.2 OF THE PERSONNEL

POLICY OF GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA, TO REVISE THE POLICY

REGARDING EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND FOR OTHER

PURPOSES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners, this the

day of _, 2007, that the Personnel Policy, Glynn County, Georgia, be and

it is hereby amended to change section 14.2 The new text will read as follows:

13.2 Educational Enrichment: The Glynn County Board of Commissioners authorizes the reimbursement

of the cost of tuition and books, subject to the following terms and conditions, as an incentive for employees to enroll in education courses that will enhance their job performance

13.2.1 Eligibility: Regular, full-time and non-probationary employees are eligible for tuition

reimbursement

13.2.2 Course Work:

(A) The course work is part of a curriculum leading to a degree (Associate,

Bachelor, and Master) or vocational certificate in a field of study related to the employee's current job or career path with the County

(B) The course work is offered by an accredited vocational school, technical school,

college or university The accrediting agency must be recognized by the U S Department of Education

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(C) The course work is completed while the employee is on the active payroll of the

County

(D) The course is completed with at least a "C" grade or better Grades for graduate

courses must meet the requirements of the graduate school

(E) The course work is not to interfere with the work schedule of the employee or

adversely affect the workload of the department

13.2.3 Reimbursement:

(A) Fees for tuition and books are eligible for reimbursement Reimbursement is

limited to a maximum of ten (10) quarter hours or six (6) semester hours per quarter/semester Registration and health fees, parking fees, mileage and/or travel fees, lab fees, late fees, property deposits, computer hardware, computer software, materials and other supplies are not eligible for reimbursement (B) The employee must complete a Tuition Reimbursement Request form and obtain

the approval of the department head and Human Resources Director prior to the start of the course work

(C) Employees are required to apply for any educational benefits such as grants,

scholarships, Veteran’s benefits, student aid programs, etc., for which they are eligible Employees must verify that they have applied for these educational benefits and provide documentation of the awarding agency’s decision

(D) A final grade report, receipt for the actual cost of tuition and books, and any

documentation of educational benefits awarded to the employee are required within thirty days of the last day of class to obtain reimbursement The County will not pay the cost of tuition which is paid by other sources such as scholarships, grants, Veteran’s programs, U S Military Reserve, aid programs

or other subsidies The amount eligible for reimbursement will be less any educational benefits or grants paid by another source

(E) Reimbursement will be made at rates not to exceed current In-State Tuition

Rates adopted by the University System of Georgia’ Employees may receive a copy of the current rates from the Human Resources Department

(F) Reimbursement is limited to coursework towards one Vocational Certificate,

one Associate’s degree, one Bachelor’s degree, and one Master’s degree per eligible employee Coursework towards a Doctoral degree is not eligible for reimbursement

13.2.4 Separation from County Employment: Employees who voluntarily separate from the

employ of the County within one (1) year of receiving tuition reimbursement authorize the County to deduct the amount of tuition paid during the immediate twelve (12) months prior to their separation from their final paycheck The reimbursement amount is calculated on a pro-rated monthly basis

13.2.5 Bonus: An employee who obtains an associate, bachelors or masters degree after April

15, 1999, will be paid a one-time educational incentive bonus twelve (12) months after the degree is conferred by the educational institution provided, however, that the employee obtained the department head’s approval for enrollment prior to budget approval, as follows:

(A) For an Associate Degree, the sum of four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00);

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(B) For a Bachelor Degree, the sum of nine hundred dollars ($900.00); or (C) For a Master Degree, the sum of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200.00)

This Amendment shall become effective upon passage.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA

_ DON HOGAN, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

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CINDEE OVERSTREET, CLERK

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EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

13.2 Educational Enrichment: The Glynn County Board of Commissioners authorizes the reimbursement

of the cost of tuition and books, subject to the following terms and conditions, as an incentive for employees to enroll in education courses that will enhance their job performance

13.2.1 Eligibility: Regular, full-time and non-probationary employees are eligible for tuition

reimbursement

13.2.2 Course Work:

(A) The course work is job-related in that it will tend to improve the employee's

current job skills and performance or help prepare the employee for other career assignments with the County

(BA) The course work is part of a curriculum leading to a degree (Associate,

Bachelor, and Master) or vocational certificate in a field of study related to the employee's current job or career path with the County

(CB) The course work is offered by an accredited vocational school, technical school,

college or university Correspondence and distance learning courses qualify for tuition reimbursement The accrediting agency must be recognized by the U S Department of Education

(DC) The course work is completed while the employee is on the active payroll of the

County

(ED) The course is completed with at least a "C" grade or better Grades for graduate

courses must meet the requirements of the graduate school

(FE) The course work is not to interfere with the work schedule of the employee or

adversely affect the workload of the department

13.2.3 Reimbursement:

(A) Fees for tuition and books are eligible for reimbursement Reimbursement is

limited to a maximum of ten (10) quarter hours or six (6) semester hours per quarter/semester Registration and health fees, parking fees, mileage and/or travel fees, lab fees, late fees, property deposits, computer hardware, computer software, materials and other supplies are not eligible for reimbursement (B) The employee must complete a Tuition Reimbursement Request form and obtain

the approval of the department head and Human Resources Director prior to the start of the course work

(C) Employees are required to apply for any educational benefits such as grants,

scholarships, Veteran’s benefits, student aid programs, etc., for which they are eligible Employees must verify that they have applied for these educational benefits and provide documentation of the awarding agency’s decision

(CD) A final grade report, receipt for the actual cost of tuition and books, and any

documentation of educational benefits awarded to the employee are required within thirty days of the last day of class to obtain reimbursement The County will not pay the cost of tuition which is paid by other sources such as scholarships, grants, Veteran’s programs, U S Military Reserve, aid programs

or other subsidies The amount eligible for reimbursement will be less any educational benefits or grants paid by another source No reimbursement shall

be made for computer hardware, computer software, materials or supplies

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(E) Reimbursement will be made at rates not to exceed current In-State Tuition

Rates adopted by the University System of Georgia’ Employees may receive a copy of the current rates from the Human Resources Department

(F) Reimbursement is limited to coursework towards one Vocational Certificate,

one Associate’s degree, one Bachelor’s degree, and one Master’s degree per eligible employee Coursework towards a Doctoral degree is not eligible for reimbursement

13.2.4 Separation from County Employment: Employees who leave voluntarily separate from

the employ of the County within one (1) year of receiving tuition reimbursement authorize the County to deduct the amount of tuition paid during the immediate twelve (12) months prior to their separation from their final paycheck The reimbursement amount is calculated on a pro-rated monthly basis

13.2.5 Bonus: An employee who obtains an associate, bachelors or masters degree after April

15, 1999, will be paid a one-time educational incentive bonus twelve (12) months after the degree is conferred by the educational institution provided, however, that the employee obtained the department head’s approval for enrollment prior to budget approval, as follows:

(A) For an Associate Degree, the sum of four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00); (B) For a Bachelor Degree, the sum of nine hundred dollars ($900.00); or (C) For a Master Degree, the sum of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200.00)

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