HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995-12 Employee Development Program funds appropriationRESOLUTION NO. 95-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA; ADOPTING EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROGRAM;
'PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That an Employee Development Program, as per
Exhibit A, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That $5,000.00 is hereby appropriated for the
program.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April , 1995.
R JOHN F. FESTA
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H. H O GUI GUI IN 0 H. INGUANZO, JR., VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RICHAR,p J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT A
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT DATE: March 14, 1995
ITEM SUBJECT: . EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT (1)
It will be the responsibility of the Department Heads, under the direction of the Village
Manager, to foster and promote in-service training of employees for the purpose of
improving the quality of services rendered to the Village and to assist employees in
equipping themselves for advancement in the service. The Department Head shall
establish standards for the training programs; see that training is carried out as
approved; prepare certificates or other forms for recognition for persons who
satisfactorily complete approved courses and programs; provide assistance in
developing and conducting training to meet the specific needs of their department.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
The Village of Key Biscayne encourages employees to participate in seminars,
conferences and short courses designed to enhance their skills and productivity.
Certain of these will be funded by the Village provided they are in the line of
work of the employee (job -related). The Village will also, within the limits of
the budget, reimburse employees seeking degrees and specialized college
courses which are offered by institutions which are accredited by a regional or
professional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of
Education or the Council on Post -secondary Accreditation, and provided they
are within their current job assignments. The payment will be on a course -by -
course basis for approved programs and/or courses which have prior approval
by the Department Head. The payment schedule will be based on grades
received by the employee upon completion of the course and submission of the
grade transcript and receipt for paid tuition and books as follows:
• Grade A = 100% reimbursement of available funds on a pro -rated basis
• Grade B = 75% reimbursement of available funds on a pro -rated basis
• Grade C = 50% reimbursement of available funds on a pro -rated basis
• Grade D = 0% reimbursement of available funds on a pro -rated basis
II. REIMBURSEMENT POLICY PROCEDURES
(1) Presented to Council as Educational Assistance October 13, 1992
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EXHIBIT A
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT DATE: March 14, 1995
ITEM SUBJECT: _EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
A. Employees desiring reimbursement for educational
programs/courses will, prior to enrolling in such programs, submit
a letter of intent to the Village Manager through their Department
Head, stating the purpose of the education or training; the
degree/certificate sought; total number of semester/graduate hours for
which reimbursement is desired; and the estimated completion date.
B. The Department Head will review the request and make a
recommendation to the Village Manager.
C. The Village Manager will evaluate the request and the recommendation
by the Department Head and will either grant or deny the request.
D. Upon completion of the approved course(s), the employee will present
the receipt from tuition and books, and grade(s) transcript to the
Department Head.
E. The Department Head will process appropriate check requisitions through
the Finance Department for the employee's reimbursement.
F. Employees receiving educational reimbursement will be requested to sign
an agreement:
1. Agreement will stipulate that the employee will remain in Village
employment for a minimum of one full year after completion of an
approved course or training program.
2. Termination/separation prior to the one full year will result
in the employee repaying the money received as
reimbursement.
G. Funding will vary each year depending on approved line item
budget.
H. The number of participants involved each year will also significantly
affect the amount received by each participating student.
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