kansas city public schools retirement system

Board and Staff

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

Board of Trustees

(effective September 2022)

Cecelia Carter, Chairperson  appointed by School Board term expires 2025
Dr. Jennifer Collier, Interim Superintendent Superintendent ex-officio
Dr. Lauren Amicone elected by the members term expires 2027
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 2027
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

 

Administrative Staff

Christine Gierer Interim Executive Director
Vacant Accountant 
Cierra Kelley Benefits Data Analyst
Kelly Fowler Benefits Administrator & Educator
Zoe Wilson Business Operations Generalist