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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Call for Gwinnett Retirement System Committee Members

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Your Gwinnett Retirement System (GRS) is seeking to appoint two persons (one teacher, and one local school administrator) to serve on the GRS Administrative Committee.  These persons will continue the roles of two committee members whose terms are ending. 

You will become part of a nine-member committee providing oversight and guidance to the funding and administration of the plan.  If interested in serving, please e-mail a “Statement of Interest” to David Harris (GCPS Director of Retirement) at david.harris@gcpsk12.org no later than Friday, March 1.   
Your Statement of Interest should include:

  • Your Name
  • Your contact information (phone and/or e-mail)
  • Your reason(s) of interest and/or relatable experience

All applications will be reviewed and final recommendations will be presented to the Superintendent and Board for appointment.

Background/Responsibilities of the Role

  • Service period for the teacher position will start immediately and continue through December 2030
  • Service period for the local school administrator position will start immediately and continue through December 2029
  • Quarterly meetings (typically 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of February, May, August, and November)
  • Responsibilities include:
    • Attendance at meetings
    • Review investment performance of the plan
    • Recommend allocation of plan assets
    • Approve contribution requirements for the plan
    • Approve cost-of-living increases for retirees
    • Complete continuing education programs (6 hours/year) as required by State Law
  • The Administrative Committee consists of nine members: Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, three teachers, one local school administrator, one classified employee, one retiree, and one employee who can be employed in any position within Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Background of GRS

  • Established in 1983
  • Provides for benefits otherwise received from Social Security
  • $2.7 billion in assets

Any questions you may have about the role should be addressed with David Harris at 678-301-6278 and/or david.harris@gcpsk12.org.