PARA Prior Approval Form

Stamford Public Schools

Prior Approval for Tuition Reimbursement- Paraeducators

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Name*

First Name

Last Name

Employee ID *

Employee ID (Last 5 digits from paystub)

Location *

Paraeducator City Email *

Is your field of student elementary or secondary education? *

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Per the UPSEU/POSA Contract, this reimbursement is for employees enrolled in accredited trade or college programs relevant to elementary and secondary education only. Please refer to the guidelines available on the Stamford Public Schools website Stamfordpublicschools.org --> Staff --> Current Employees --> Tuition Reimbursement

If you have any further questions, please reach out to BOE Human Resources at boehrgeninfo@stamfordct.gov or (203) 977-5903.

Thanks,

Human Resources

Stamford Public Schools

Article 17-P

"Employees who enroll in accredited trade or college programs relevant to elementary and secondary education as approved by the Executive Director of Human Resources in advance shall be reimbursed at seventy-five (75%) percent of the cost of tuition for one course if they obtain a C average or above or, if pass/fail course, a passing mark.

The Board's maximum liability shall be five thousand ($5,000) per year for the bargaining unit.

Reimbursement shall be paid by September 1 of the next school year, and such reimbursement may be reduced pro rata as necessary to stay within the $5,000 limit."

Course Number*

Course Title*

University/College*

Course Start Date*

Course End Date *

# of Credits *

Course Cost * $

HR Approval

Per Article 17-P of the contract, I hereby apply for prior approval for tuition reimbursement for the course listed below. I understand that available tuition will be allocated among all interested paraeducators who meet the deadlines. *

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Human Resources Approval

Prior Approval *

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Date Prior Approval Granted*