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 2025)
| Cecelia Carter, Chairperson | appointed by School Board | term expires 2025 |
| Dr. Jennifer Collier | Superintendent | ex-officio |
| Dr. Lauren Amicone | elected by the members | term expires 2027 |
| Dr. Stacy King | elected by the members | term expires 2028 |
| Jamekia Kendrix | elected by the members | term expires 2025 |
| Andrew Murphy | elected by the members | term expires 2026 |
| Debbie Siragusa | elected by retired members | term expires 2028 |
| 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 2028 |
| Judy Morgan | appointed by School Board | term expires 2026 |
| Michael Murphy | appointed by Library District | term expires 2028 |
| Dr. Jason Steliga | Executive Director |
| Cheryl Bennett | Benefit Specialist & Educator |
| Cierra Kelley | Benefits Data Analyst |
| Shannon McClain | Benefit Payroll Coordinator |
| Tyler Walock | Fiscal Accountant |
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