
Retirement Gifts Policy
Division: Human Resources
SCC Policy Number: SP5.4.8-P-1
OPR: HR Director
Issued: 5/9/2008
Revised: 6/28/2021
Approved SCC President/CEO: 6/28/2021
Reference KCTCS Policy: 5.8.4-P Special Purchase Authority
Policy
Division Chairs and/or Department Heads are responsible for purchasing retirement gifts for their employees and completing the BA8 form. All retirement gift purchases require pre-approval of college president. Pre-approval must be in writing and attached to the electronic BA8.
Divisions/departments are encouraged to select gifts that are long-lasting and can be engraved. The retirement gift is intended to be a keepsake for the employee.
Suggested gifts include but are not limited to:
- Watches
- Clocks
- Crystal or other Glassware Items
- Figurines
The following guidelines for purchase of retirement gifts are based on the individual’s length of service:
Years of Service | Cost of Gift |
---|---|
5–9 | $50 |
10–14 | $100 |
15–19 | $150 |
20–24 | $200 |
25+ | $250 |
Reviewed: 5/2/2022, 4/14/2023: format changes