NYSTRS’ 2024 Delegates Meeting was held Sunday, Nov. 3 to Monday, Nov. 4 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. More than 600 delegates from across the state attended the two-day event, which culminated in the election of two active teacher Board members. Attending delegates unanimously re-elected Eric J. Iberger from the Bayport-Blue Point School District and elected Donald A. Little III from the Syracuse City School District to serve on NYSTRS’ Board.
“It is an absolute privilege to work with my esteemed Trustees who are some of the most thoughtful and knowledgeable people I have met over the course of my career,” Iberger said in his acceptance remarks following his re-election. “I am grateful for being provided the opportunity to conduct pension workshops in schools, to have conversations with prospective retirees, and to assist members during their time of need. Thank you to the delegates for once again putting your faith in me to uphold my fiduciary responsibility.”
“Thank you for your support and confidence in me,” Little said after the vote. “I’m going to do my very best for NYSTRS and all of our members. I look forward to working with you.”
Iberger and Little are two of three active teacher members on the 10-member Retirement Board. The other active teacher member on the Board is Juliet C. Benaquisto of the Schenectady City School District. Board President David P. Keefe of Hempstead is the retired teacher representative.
NYSTRS Board members serve without compensation and represent various constituents, including teachers, school administrators and school boards. They act as fiduciaries who protect the long-term value of NYSTRS’ investment portfolio for nearly 455,000 active and retired members and beneficiaries.
In addition to the election of Iberger and Little as active teacher Board members, this year’s Delegates Meeting featured informational sessions, a Delegate-Board/Staff Discussion, and the return of the popular “Retirement Quest" gameshow.
Materials from the educational sessions, including the Retirement Quest answer key, can be found on our Delegates/Annual Delegates Meeting page. Videos will be available by mid-November, so be sure to check back then.
Elected by their peers, delegates serve as liaisons between NYSTRS and teachers in their district. They are also responsible for electing an active teacher member to the Retirement Board.
