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The classifications eligible for the educational incentive program are listed below. The educational incentive program is established to pay $.75 per month or $9.00 per year for each quarter hour up to 96 quarter hours of credit toward a two year degree at an accredited college or university as this credit is earned. The program pays $12.00 per month for every completed unit of 10 semester hours of credit up to 120 hours toward a four year degree from appropriately accredited institutions of higher learning as this credit is earned. The program pays $20.00 per month for every completed unit of 10 semester hours of credit up to 50 hours toward a Master's degree from appropriately accredited institutions of higher learning. Employees eligible for the Sheriff's educational incentive program shall be exempt from educational leave with pay in Article VI, Section 30 and tuition reimbursement in Section 14 of this Article. Classifications eligible for the Sheriff's education incentive program: Classification Department Maximum Education Level Captain Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Crime Scene Officer Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Detective Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Chief Deputy Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Deputy Sheriff Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Lieutenant Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Sergeant Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Training Lieutenant Sheriff B.A., Criminal Justice Section 14. Reimbursement for Tuition A full time non-probationary employee may receive reimbursement for courses taken which will better equip the employee to perform assigned duties subject to the approval of the department head and the County Manager. The county shall reimburse the employee for tuition and course fees up to $1000 each fiscal year. Reimbursement requires a statement of how the course applies to or benefits assigned duties, a receipt showing qualifying expenses have been paid, and a notice of successful completion (grade C or better; or pass for pass/fail grading) from an appropriately accredited institution of higher learning. This statement is submitted to the Human Resources Director for administrative review prior to County Manager approval. Employees receiving tuition reimbursement are required to continue County employment for 12 months following the completion date of the course that is reimbursed. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the reimbursed amount being deducted from the employee's final compensation or collected from the employee if not available in their final check. Section 15. Job Related Training County provided job related training may require an agreement for continued employment after completion or reimbursement for County incurred expenses. 16 Attachment number 6 Page 235 of 362 F-5