Well, this is to be expected, considering who the incumbents are who are desperately trying to keep the status quo at STRS for pretty suspect reasons. Batten down the hatches as it will get worse before it gets better. They want war, so we'll give it to them.

From Tom Curtis

June 17, 2023

Update: 6.17.23

Thursday's STRS Board meeting was another slap in the face for reform-minded members. The now 7 status quo Board members obviously continue to rule all votes. The 6% staff raises and $11 million in bonuses were approved and will go into effect as of July 1st, 2023.

The 4 reform Board members' attempts to bring about change were simply out-voted or the chair tabled their motions. The Board continues to make it very clear that reform is not desired, so the corruption continues, business as usual.

The ultimate slap in the face came from the election for a new co-chairperson starting with the September Board meeting. Rudy Fichtenbaum and chair Carol Correthers (OEA-supported) were nominated for the position. Carol Correthers was elected as the co-chair for the next year by a vote of 7-4. This clearly shows all STRS members that reform is not desired, despite the fact that only reform candidates have been elected in the past 3 elections. Next April, you will again have a chance to elect another reform candidate. The fight for reform continues.