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 January 2022)
Anthony Madry, Chairperson | elected by active members | term expires 2022 |
Lauren Amicone | elected by active members | term expires 2023 |
Mark Bedell, Ed.D | Superintendent | ex-officio |
Cecelia Carter | appointed by School Board | term expires 2025 |
Horace Coleman, Jr | appointed by School Board | term expires 2022 |
Jamekia Kendrix | elected by active members | term expires 2025 |
Roger Offield | elected by active members | term expires 2024 |
Beverly Pratt | elected by retired members | term expires 2024 |
Curtis L. Rogers | elected by retired members | term expires 2022 |
Debbie Siragusa | appointed by Library District | term expires 2022 |
Eddie Smith | appointed by School Board | term expires 2023 |
Brian D. Welch | appointed by School Board | term expires 2024 |
Jim Roehner | Executive Director |
Jill Chaloupka | Benefits Data Analyst |
Erica Hill | Benefits Administrator & Educator |
Shannon McClain | Benefits Payroll Coordinator |
Laura J. Oswald | Associate Director |
Joe Schaefer | IT Manager |