TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2010
COMMITTEE ON PENSION, HUMAN RESOURCES AND CIVIL SERVICE
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Requesting Approval to Change Tuition Reimbursement for Non-Represented Employees Effective January 1, 2011
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Dear Sir:
Following discussion at the August 12, 2010 and October 14, 2010 study sessions, the November 4, 2010 Committee on Budget and Employment hearings and suggestions received from employees, it is recommended that tuition reimbursement benefits for non-represented employees be reduced. The estimated annual savings is $110,000.
The District’s Tuition Reimbursement Program benefits the District by providing its employees with development opportunities, resulting in more effective performance in current or future assignments. The current maximum reimbursement is $10,000 per calendar year. In response to the need to implement cost-saving measures at the District it is recommended that, effective January 1, 2011, the maximum tuition reimbursement per non-represented employee be reduced to $5,250 per calendar year. This is the current amount of tuition assistance that can be excluded from personal income under the terms of Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The attached exhibit illustrates the potential savings if the annual maximum tuition reimbursement per non-represented employee is changed.
Requested, Denice E. Korcal, Director of Human Resources
Respectfully Submitted, Gloria Alitto Majewski, Chairman Committee on Pension, Human Resources and Civil Service
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for November 18, 2010
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