HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-1417RESOLUTION NO. 26-1417
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON AMENDING POLICY NO. 107.09 "TUITION
REIMBURSEMENT" TO CLARIFY REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY, AMOUNTS, AND
ADDING PROVISIONS INCLUDING REPAYMENT REQUIREMENTS UPON SEPARA-
TION FROM THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES FOR
OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES IN BROADENING THEIR CURRENT
POSITION KNOWLEDGE OR PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL NEW JOB RESPONSIBILI-
TIES WITHIN THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Policy No. 107.09 "Tuition Reimbursement" was originally adopted Decem-
ber 16, 1985, and
WHEREAS, Policy No. 107.09 "Tuition Reimbursement" was last updated September 29,
2020, and
WHEREAS, the updated City Policy No. 107.09 "Tuition Reimbursement" clarifies reim-
bursement eligibility based on approval and funding, reimbursement amounts by degree and grade,
monies paid to the City upon resignation or termination for any reason, and align with the City's
Strategic Plan to Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful Leadership,
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends adoption of the revised policy with amended
and newly established provisions and the City Council desires to adopt such policy as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The Policy Statement in "Tuition Reimbursement", which is incorporated in
this section, is hereby adopted as an official policy of the City of Denton:
POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the City of Denton to provide quality
services for our community by supporting employees in broadening their current po-
sition knowledge or preparing for potential new job responsibilities within the City.
As part of the City's commitment to its core value of Strategic Focus, this policy af-
firms our dedication to tuition reimbursement by encouraging upward mobility, em-
ployee development, and performance excellence through the shared cost of approved
courses and educational program expenses.
SECTION 2. This Resolution .adopts and approves the "Policy Statement" portion of Pol-
icy No. 107.09 "Tuition Reimbursement". The "Administrative Procedures" portion of the Policy
on Policies, Administrative Directives, and Procedures is not a policy of the City Council but rather
an administrative procedure describing the means and methods by which City management imple-
ments the Policy. The City Manager is authorized to amend and issue such administrative procedures
and directives as deemed necessary to implement the Policy related to personnel and internal opera-
tional matters.
tary.
SECTION 3. The attached policy shall be filed in the official records with the City Secre-
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by [George Ferric] and seconded by [Nick
Stevens].
The Ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [6 — 0 — 0] :
Aye
Mayor Chris Watts:
Jordan Villareal, District l:
Nick Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem District 2:
Suzi Rumohr, District 3:
Joe Holland, District 4:
George Ferrie, At Large Place 5:
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
Nay Abstain Absent
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of September, 2026.
et 4A
CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Susan
Susan Keller Keller
Date: 2026.09.03
BY: 08:38:24-05'00'