Meeting of the Executive Committee

Champaign, IL – The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Wednesday, September 9, 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: 895 3615 9718 Passcode: 841170

2:30 p.m.
1. Roll Call of Trustees

2:30 p.m.
2.* Motion to Allow Trustees to Participate Via Electronic Means Pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, if Necessary

2:30 p.m.
3.* Approval of the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of:
a. June 4, 2026
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

2:35 p.m.
4. Chairperson’s Report
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

2:40 p.m.
5.* Presentation of Claim:
a. Claim #1 – Denise Henley
Presenter: Ms. Carolyn Clifford of Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.

3:00 p.m.
6. Executive Committee Deliberations – Closed Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(4) of the Illinois Open Meeting Act
Presenter: Ms. Carolyn Clifford of Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.

3:20 p.m.
7.* Possible action on Henley claim or choose to take pending claim under advisement until
the next Executive Committee meeting date
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

3:25 p.m.
8. Presentation of Claim:
a. Claim #2 – Laura Davis
Presenter: Ms. Carolyn Clifford of Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.

3:45 p.m.
9. Executive Committee Deliberations – Closed Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(4) of the Illinois Open Meeting Act
Presenter: Ms. Carolyn Clifford of Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.

4:05 p.m.
10.* Possible action on Davis claim or choose to take pending claim under advisement until the next Executive Committee meeting date
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

4:10 p.m.
11. Presentation of Claim:
a. Claim #3 – Namrata Pandya
Presenter: Mr. Patrick Sullivan of Featherstun, Gaumer, Stocks, Flynn & Eck, LLP

4:30 p.m.
12. Executive Committee Deliberations – Closed Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(4) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act
Presenter: Mr. Patrick Sullivan of Featherstun, Gaumer, Stocks, Flynn & Eck, LLP

4:50 p.m.
13.* Possible action on Pandya claim or choose to take pending claim under advisement until the next Executive Committee meeting date
Presenter: Chairman John Lyons

4:55 p.m.
14. Public Comment

5:00 p.m.
15.* Adjourn