PSRS/PEERS News Archive

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April 2021 Board Meeting

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on April 11 and April 12, 2021.

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Working After Retirement Limit Waiver Extended through August 31

On March 26, Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order extending the state of emergency in Missouri through August 31, 2021. Because the current waiver of work limits for PSRS and PEERS retirees is tied to the duration of the state of emergency, that waiver is also extended through August 31, 2021.

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Update on Pending Legislation

Since the General Assembly began the 2021 Legislative Session on January 6, 2021, more than 1,800 bills have been introduced. PSRS/PEERS is closely monitoring over 200 bills. The 2021 Legislative Session ends on May 14, 2021.

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PSRS/PEERS Names Lisa Scheulen Chief Technology Officer

Lisa Scheulen, of Jefferson City, MO, was named chief technology officer for the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) on March 16, 2021.

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February 2021 Board Meeting

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on February 28 and March 1, 2021.

Bill Betts has been named Assistant Executive Director for PSRS/PEERS

Bill Betts Named Assistant Executive Director, Operations for PSRS/PEERS

Bill Betts, of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been named assistant executive director, operations for the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) effective January 11, 2021.

2020 PSRS/PEERS Quick-Facts

PSRS/PEERS: Staying Strong for Our Growing Membership

For the last 74 years, PSRS/PEERS has worked in partnership with Missouri public schools to provide financial security to our members during retirement.

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December 2020 Board Meeting

The Budget and Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees convened at 8:30 a.m. Monday, December 7 via teleconference, with the regular session of the Board of Trustees meeting following at 9:45 a.m.

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Dearld Snider Named Executive Director of PSRS/PEERS

Dearld Snider has been named executive director of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) effective December 1, 2020.

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PSRS and PEERS Receive National Public Pension Standards Awards for Funding and Administration

PSRS and PEERS received the Public Pension Coordinating Council's (PPCC) 2020 Public Pension Standards Awards for meeting professional standards in plan funding and administration.