Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Champaign, IL – The Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at SURS, 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820.

Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate.

Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found in Title 80, Subtitle D, Chapter II, Section 1600.120 (i)(1) and (2) of the Illinois Register. Click here for details.

Optional Remote Connection for Public Members
Zoom Meeting Number: 1-312-626-6799 | Meeting ID: 817 7299 6612 Passcode: 023367

2:20 p.m.
1. Reconvene from Recessed Board of Trustees Meeting on September 10, 2026
Roll Call of Trustees

2:20 p.m.
2.* Motion to Allow Trustees to Participate Via Electronic Means, if Necessary

2:20 p.m.
3.* Approval of the Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of:
a. June 5, 2026
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

2:25 p.m.
4.* Approval of the Closed Session Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of:
a. June 5, 2026
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

2:30 p.m.
5. Chairman’s Report
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

2:35 p.m.
6. Executive Director’s Report
Presenter: Ms. Suzanne Mayer

2:40 p.m.
7.* Board Travel
Presenter: Ms. Suzanne Mayer

2:45 p.m.
8.* Review of Committee Actions:
a. Administration Committee
b. Audit & Risk Committee
Presenter: Committee Chair

2:50 p.m.
9. Report of Investment Committee Actions
Presenter: Trustee Scott Hendrie

2:55 p.m.
10. Discussion of Fiduciary Counsel Finalists – Closed Session
Presenters: Chairman John Lyons and Ms. Bianca Green

3:15 pm.
11.* Selection of Fiduciary Counsel if Not Selected on September 10, 2026
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

3:20 p.m.
12. Trustee Election Information
Presenter: Ms. Kelly Carson

3:25 p.m.
13.* Personnel Items – Closed Session, if Necessary
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

3:30 p.m.
14.* General Counsel’s Litigation Report – Closed Session
a. General Counsel’s Litigation Report
b. Potential Litigation Matters, if Any
Presenter: Ms. Bianca Green

3:40 p.m.
15. Informational Items Not Requiring Board Action:
a. General Counsel’s FOIA Report
b. Comparative Financial Reports and Budget Variance
c. Member Services Division Report
d. Retirement Savings Plan Update for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
Presenters: SURS Staff

3:40 p.m.
16. Public Comment

3:40 p.m.
17. Trustee Comment

3:45 p.m.
18.* Adjourn

* Denotes Action Item