(a) Instructional Costs

Up to $35 per hour, except as noted below, for each hour of instruction, per instructor, may be claimed. Fringe benefits and instructor preparation shall be included in this amount. Up to $90 per instructional hour may be approved in instances of special need for particular expertise, based upon written justification from the presenter. On those limited occasions where it may be necessary to obtain special expertise to provide training, the maximum of $90 per instructional hour may be exceeded upon prior approval of the Executive Director. Charges for instructors cannot be claimed if they are providing instruction while on duty for their agency.

(b) Development Costs for POST-certified Courses

When POST has specifically requested development of a new course or revision of an existing course, presenter development costs may be negotiated with POST. When approved by the Executive Director, such costs shall be prorated as a portion of tuition for an agreed-upon number of presentations.

(c) Coordination

Coordination costs may be requested based on the type of services performed. Coordination is categorized as:

(d) Clerical Support

Actual hourly rates for clerical support may be allowed up to $15 per instructional hour in accordance with the following formula:

(e) Printing/Reproduction

The actual cost for printing of brochures and handouts may be allowed. Requests for reproduction costs shall not exceed nine cents per page. Student workbooks are not considered handouts.

(f) Books/Films/Videotapes/Instructional Materials/Equipment Actual expenses may be allowed, provided each expense is identified. Expendables, such as programmed texts, may be allowed in the same manner. A one-time expenditure for purchase of textbooks may be allowed, provided the textbooks will be used in future course presentations. Films, videotapes, and instructional aids should be rented or obtained without charge. When rental costs for multiple presentations will exceed the cost of acquisition, purchase may be authorized by POST. If a film/videotape, instructional material, or equipment purchase is authorized by POST in advance; such materials shall be used in future course presentations and will remain the property of POST. Purchase cost shall be prorated over a reasonable number of presentations based on the item's anticipated service life. If the course is decertified, or if the purchased books, films, videotapes, instructional materials, or equipment are no longer necessary for use in the course; they shall be delivered to POST.

(g) Paper/Office Supplies/Mailing

Actual expenses may be allowed, provided each expense is identified.

(h) Coordinator/Instructor(s) Travel

An estimate is to be made of necessary travel expenses for advance budget approval. Expenses for local area travel are allowable only when travel exceeds 25 miles one-way or if travel is necessary to an additional course site. If a course presentation is authorized outside of a 25-mile radius of the presenter's principle place of business, travel expenses may be allowed in accordance with existing State regulations covering travel and per diem.

(i) Miscellaneous

Any other cost of materials and other direct items of expense may be approved by POST, based upon documented costs.

(j) Indirect Costs

Indirect costs may not exceed 20% of specified budgeted items. Indirect costs may be claimed only for expenses related to instructor salaries, instructor travel, coordinator salaries, coordinator travel, and clerical salaries.

(k) Calculation of Tuition

All budgeted costs (direct and indirect) are added to determine the total cost. The tuition cost per student shall be determined by dividing the total cost by the maximum number of students approved per presentation (refer to Commission Regulation 1055(e)). For each presentation, course presenters may exceed the maximum enrollment up to 20% to compensate for unavoidable under-enrollments due to late cancellations. However, it is the presenter's responsibility to monitor over-enrollment so that by the end of the fiscal year, the total number of students does not exceed the approved maximum number established by the terms of certification. In the event over-enrollment is not properly managed and adjusted during the fiscal year, the Commission may:

(l) Subventions

Course presenters shall include in the course budget any outside subventions that support presentation of the proposed course.