Class Code 8875
Public Colleges Or Schools; Superintendent Of Public Schools Office
Class Code 8875 applies to central administration for public colleges and school districts, including superintendent and district office staff. This classification is for non-instructional administrative operations and matters because payroll assigned here drives workers' comp exposure; the approved pure premium rate is $0.981 per $100 of payroll (effective Sept 1, 2026).
What Class Code 8875 Covers
This class covers administrative, managerial and clerical operations performed by the superintendent's office and central administration of public colleges or K-12 school districts. Typical activities include policy development, district-wide budgeting and finance, human resources and payroll administration, curriculum oversight, procurement, and coordination of facilities and transportation at the district level. It also includes employees who travel between the district office and school sites to inspect facilities, meet with principals, or oversee programs; those travel duties increase exposure beyond a pure office environment. The classification generally excludes classroom teachers and school-based instructional staff, who have separate instructional class codes.
Who It Applies To
- District superintendents and deputy superintendents
- Central office administrators (finance, HR, curriculum directors)
- Clerical and administrative support staff in superintendent/district offices
- Facilities and operations managers who report to the central office
- Payroll and procurement specialists working for public colleges or school districts
Common Job Duties
- Developing and overseeing district policies, budgets and grants
- Preparing payroll, accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting
- Human resources tasks: hiring, benefits administration, compliance
- Site visits to inspect school buildings, coordinate maintenance and ADA compliance
- Coordinating transportation, special programs and vendor contracts
- Meeting with staff, parents and community partners; occasional public events
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $0.981 Rate
The pure premium rate of $0.981 per $100 of payroll is the WCIRB-approved base cost to cover expected claim costs for this class. To estimate premium, multiply payroll by the rate (payroll/100 x 0.981) then add insurer expense loads, any experience modification, and applicable credits or group-rating discounts. Final employer cost is affected by payroll accuracy, claims history, safety programs, classification audits, and participation in group or retrospective rating programs.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Employers must maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and keep accurate injury/illness records; central office staff who travel to sites must ensure site-level compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements. When district staff inspect older buildings or oversee maintenance, employers must follow hazard communication, asbestos and lead work practices, and provide appropriate respiratory or PPE training where exposure is possible. Additionally, reporting of serious injuries and recordkeeping timelines are required under California law.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 8875
A PEO like Key HR centralizes payroll and classification documentation to reduce audit risk and ensure employees are assigned to the correct class code. We provide tailored safety training, claims management, return-to-work programs, and access to group-rating or alternative pricing programs that can lower effective workers' comp costs for district administrative operations. Key HR also coordinates timely reporting and incident investigation to limit claim severity and preserve favorable experience modification.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Are classroom teachers covered under Class Code 8875?
No. Class Code 8875 is for central administration and superintendent offices. Classroom teachers and instructional staff are assigned to instructional or teacher-specific class codes; misclassification can lead to audit adjustments.
How should payroll be handled if an employee splits time between district office and school sites?
Allocate payroll by actual hours worked in each location or by an agreed percentage supported by time records. Document job duties and travel assignments so auditors and carriers can verify proper classification when employees perform mixed administrative and on-site duties.
What practical steps can reduce workers' comp costs for this classification?
Maintain accurate payroll and job descriptions, implement an IIPP with ergonomic assessments, institute site-visit safety checklists and vehicle safety policies, train staff on hazard communication and asbestos/lead awareness, and use prompt claim reporting and return-to-work programs to minimize claim duration and experience modifier impact.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 8875
- Classification
- Public Colleges Or Schools; Superintendent Of Public Schools Office
- Pure Premium Rate
- $0.981 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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