Patricia Jawyn: Letter to Kevin Boyce

From Patricia Jawyn, July 22, 2009
Subject: Consideration of Dr. D. Leone for STRS Board

Kevin L. Boyce
Treasurer of the State of Ohio

Dear Mr. Boyce,
I received a copy of Kathie Bracy's letter to you, thanking you for your response to a Mr. and Mrs. Snider who had written to ask that Dr. Dennis Leone be appointed to the Board of STRS. I am a public school teacher in Akron, Ohio who has been following the ups and downs at STRS for many years. Many teachers and administrators were shocked by the extravagant behavior of STRS in the not-too-distant past, and by some of the very questionable investments that passed muster. Although experienced and expert investment advisors are important to STRS, they do not inspire the confidence that is needed at this critical time. Too much of a corporate culture there in Columbus has eroded the trust that we should have in STRS. Please appoint Dr. Leone to the Board. I am just one of the thousands and thousands who would sleep better at night, knowing that Dennis Leone is watching the shop. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Patricia A. Jawyn
Akron, OH