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# Spring Fire Department / Harris County ESD No. 7 ## Standard Operating Guideline ### ADMIN | | | | |---|---|---| | SFD.072 | Revision No. | 01 | | | Issue Date | 2 Feb. 2024 | | | Review Date | 1 Feb. 2025 | | | Reviewed by | Training | ### Tuition Reimbursement - action while in the prog...

# Spring Fire Department / Harris County ESD No. 7 ## Standard Operating Guideline ### ADMIN | | | | |---|---|---| | SFD.072 | Revision No. | 01 | | | Issue Date | 2 Feb. 2024 | | | Review Date | 1 Feb. 2025 | | | Reviewed by | Training | ### Tuition Reimbursement - action while in the program will be removed from the program after the date of the most recent discipline action for 12 months. Depending on the violation, a member may be forever ineligible to participate in the program. - The member must initiate the approval process prior to enrolling in the course(s). Reimbursable expenses must be submitted for payment within 60 days from the end of the semester or term. Reimbursement for expenses will be made providing the employee has satisfactorily completed the course with a grade (or numeric equivalent) of "C" or better or a "P" Pass/Fail. The official grade record and itemized receipts documenting all the expenses are to be provided to the Deputy Chief of Training. ### Service Restitution - Tuition reimbursement represents a sizeable investment in the professional development and personal growth of the members of the department. For the department to benefit from the investment, members must be willing to give back to the organization through continued service. As a result, members receiving a tuition reimbursement check under this guideline, will adhere to the following service restitution schedule: - The individual threshold for service restitution is met when the department contributes over \$7,500.00 toward the training, certification, and/or professional development of the employee. - The service restitution schedule begins on the date when the individual threshold for service restitution is met. - Members will commit to serving the department for a period of 24 months following the activation of a service restitution schedule. - Members that do not satisfy the 24-month service restitution schedule for any reasons (separation, termination, etc.) will be responsible for the following amounts: - 0-6 months from start of restitution schedule - 100% - 7-12 months from start of restitution schedule - 75% - 13-18 months from start of restitution schedule - 50% - 19-24 months from start of restitution schedule - 25% - Each time a member exceeds the \$7,500 threshold, their service restitution will be extended by 12 months after the initial 24 months of service restitution. - Tuition Reimbursement/Service Restitution creates no contract of employment between the member and Spring Fire Department. Employment with Spring Fire Department is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause. Uncontrolled if printed Page 4 of 6