Ohio Lawmakers Consider Change to Teacher Pension Fund

Ohio lawmakers consider change to teacher pension fund

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers are considering a sweeping change to the make up of Ohio's teacher pension fund that could force retirees and teachers off their own board. The State's Teachers Retirement System (STRS) has been embroiled in controversy of late, with retirees saying they've been denied promised cost of living increases while investment staff gets bonuses despite losing billions of dollars. Currently, a legislative subcommi…

Ohio Statehouse leaders appoint financial tech exec to teacher pension fund before influential vote

The entrance to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System headquarters in Columbus. (Photo by Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal.)Ohio Statehouse Republican leaders have appointed a financial tech executive to the retired teachers’ pension fund ahead of the vote for a new executive director. Lynn Beal has been appointed to STRS Ohio by House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, and Senate President Rob McColley, R-Napoleon. Beal is the vice president…

PUBLIC NOTICE: Coldwater Schools BOE To Consider Three Administrators For Retire/Rehire

(5-30-25) The Coldwater Schools Board of Education will consider the request of three current administrators to re-employ them in their current position after they retire. In Ohio, school districts can rehire retired employees (retire-rehire) after they have retired, but they must follow specific procedures. The retiree must meet the minimum age and years of service requirements for retirement, and the district must provide public notice and hol…