The general administration and the responsibility for the proper operation of the retirement system are vested in a board of trustees of twelve persons who are resident taxpayers of the school district and include the superintendent of the school district if a resident, four appointees of the board of education, four trustees elected by the active members of the System, two retired trustees elected by the retirees of the System, and one trustee appointed by the library board. The appointed and elected trustees serve staggered four year terms.
Summary of Board of Trustees’ Roles and Responsibilities
(effective September 2022)
| Cecelia Carter, Chairperson | appointed by School Board | term expires 2025 |
| Dr. Jennifer Collier, Interim Superintendent | Superintendent | ex-officio |
| Lauren Amicone | elected by the members | term expires 2023 |
| Roger Offield | elected by the members | term expires 2024 |
| Jamekia Kendrix | elected by the members | term expires 2025 |
| Andrew Murphy | elected by the members | term expires 2026 |
| Beverly Pratt | elected by retired members | term expires 2024 |
| Linda Watkins | elected by retired members | term expires 2026 |
| Dr. Eddie Smith | appointed by School Board | term expires 2023 |
| Brian Welch | appointed by School Board | term expires 2024 |
| Judy Morgan | appointed by School Board | term expires 2026 |
| Debbie Siragusa | appointed by Library District | term expires 2026 |
| Jim Roehner | Executive Director |
| Franck Akati | Senior Financial Accountant |
| Jill Chaloupka | Benefits Data Analyst |
| Kelly Fowler | Benefits Administrator & Educator |
| Shannon McClain | Benefits Payroll Coordinator |
