Ralph Lloyd to Conni Ramser: December meeting to plan retreat; some things done in secret?

From: Ralph Lloyd
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Subject: STRS

I did not insinuate that is was secret, it was done without board knowledge and I don't care if it was "more of a housekeeping function", it does not tend to BUILD TRUST. In the light of several things that have gone on at the STRS building in the last two to three years, it would seem that BUILDING TRUST IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE.

Ralph L Lloyd

From: Conni Ramser
To: Ralph Lloyd

Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006
Subject: Re: STRS December Meeting

As chair, Dr. Brown sets the agenda, with input from staff and other board members. Setting the agenda is more of a "housekeeping" function. According to policy it is the responsibility of the chair.

Dr. Brown and I met regarding the agenda in December. We discussed having a facilitator with Dr. Asbury.

In January after the board meeting one of the days, we finalized the agenda for the retreat. We were introduced to Craig Rider at that meeting.

I believe the facilitator helped move the agenda along during the retreat.

There was nothing secret about the meeting. Since it was not a full board meeting or even a committee of the board, it wasn't noticed as such. There were no votes or minutes. It was a conversation centered around the topics for the retreat.

Conni

From: Ralph Lloyd
To: Connie Ramser
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006
Subject: STRS December Meeting

Connie,

I discovered that you and Brown had a secret meeting in December to decide the STRS Winter Meeting agenda and hire a facilitator. These are things that cause people to mistrust you and anyone else associated with that episode. If that had happened among City Counsel personnel or County commissioners they would have been crucified. Maybe you people should be also.

Ralph L Lloyd
LifeOEA-Retired, LifeNEA-retired, Life ORTA, STRS, NEOEA-R, CCOEA-R, OFCA-R(Ohio Fire Chiefs Association)