CTPF held elections for:
- Two Teacher Trustees to serve three-year terms from November 2025 – November 2028
- One Principal/Administrator Trustee to serve a three-year term from November 2025 – November 2028
- Three Pensioner Trustees to serve two-year terms from November 2025 – November 2027
- Teacher Trustees
During the October 2, The 2025 Board of Trustees Election ended Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (CT). The certified Election results are posted below.
2025 Teacher Trustee Election Results
Two Teacher Trustees were elected to serve three-year terms from November 2025-November 2028. The elected Teacher Trustees are listed below in alphabetical order:
- Erika Meza
- Jacquelyn Price Ward
Candidate Votes Percentage Jacquelyn Price Ward 2,457 22.92% Erika Meza 1,928 17.98% Philip Weiss 1,811 16.89% Venisa Beasley-Green 1,690 15.76% Thomas Felson 1,073 10.01% Jeffery Blackwell 998 9.31% Click here for the Certified Teacher Trustee Election Results
- Pensioner Trustees
Three Pensioner Trustees were elected to serve two-year terms from November 2025-November 2027. The elected Pensioner Trustees are listed below in alphabetical order:
- Lois Nelson
- Maria J. Rodriguez
- Jack Silver
Candidate Votes Percentage Jack Silver 5,390 22.63% Maria J. Rodriguez 5,316 22.31% Lois Nelson 4,871 20.45% Gail Davis 3,394 14.25% Ava Harston 3,296 13.84% Click here for the Certified Pensioner Trustee Election Results
- Principal/Administrator Trustee
One Principal/Administrator was certified for one open position in the Principal/Administrator Trustee election. Because the number of certified candidates for Principal/Administrator Trustee did not exceed the number of open positions, the CTPF Election Committee cancelled the Principal/Administrator election. Principal Pedro Beiza was declared elected and will serve a three-year term through November 2028.
Click here to view the official Principal/Administrator Trustee election certification.
- Voting
All eligible voters received a unique voter identification number by mail and, if available, by email. Online voting opened October 13, 2025. Voting closed on November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (CT).
- Candidate Eligibility
Teacher Trustee
- Be a CTPF Member, other than a Principal/Administrator, as defined by the Illinois Pension Code (40 ILCS5/17-106);
- Have been assigned on a regular certificate for at least 10 years in the Chicago Public Schools or Charter schools within District 299 (this includes anyone who is licensed and has worked in the Chicago Public Schools or Charter Schools for at least 10 years on a regular certificate, including as a substitute); and
- Be nominated by a petition signed by at least 200 contributors who are not Principal/Administrators, as provided in 40 ILCS 5/17- 139(1).
Principal/Administrator Trustee
- Be a Principal/Administrator as defined in 40 ILCS 5/17-106.1; and
- Be nominated by a petition signed by at least 25 contributors who are Principals/Administrators, as provided in 40 ILCS 5/17-139.
Pensioner Trustee
- Be a service, reciprocal, or disability pensioner receiving monthly payments from the Fund;
- Be nominated by a petition signed by not less than 100 pensioners, as provided in
40 ILCS 5/17-139(2).
- Eligibility Criteria for Voters
Teachers who are not administrators shall be eligible to vote for Teacher Trustees in accordance with Sections 17-138 and 139. Every Member must have obtained that voter eligibility status on or before October 1, 2025.
Principal/Administrators shall be eligible to vote for the Principal/Administrator Trustee in accordance with Sections 17-138 and 139. Every Member must have obtained that voter eligibility status on or before October 1, 2025.
Pensioners receiving a service, reciprocal, or disability pension from CTPF as of October 1, 2025, shall be eligible to vote for Pensioner Trustee.
- 2025 Printing and Mailing Information
In accordance with the CTPF Election Policy, the Fund provides a list of pre-approved print/mail vendors which candidates or their sponsoring organizations may use to distribute campaign materials.
Click here for a list of approved vendors and mailing information.
- Pension Representative Information
Pension Representatives (Pension Reps) provide a valuable link between schools and CTPF and we appreciate your assistance throughout the year. CTPF will distribute election materials in schools and will provide digital tool kits to Pension Representatives.
2025 Attestation Form - Pension Representatives who assist with the 2025 Teacher Trustee election are eligible to receive $50 for attending/viewing the election webinar, and an additional $50 for sharing information with colleagues. Please return this form to CTPF NO LATER than Friday, November 21, 2025. All forms received after November 21, 2025, will be held for a second-round payments in the new year.
2025 Credentials Form - All Pension Reps must have a 2025 Credentials Form on file to receive a stipend for the 2025-2026 year.
2025 Digital Election Poster – CTPF sends posters to schools and provides digital versions. If you have a way to distribute the PDF to your colleagues, please download and share.
Pension Rep Webinars
All Pension Reps should have participated in an online webinar which provided information about the 2025 Trustee Election. If you attended the webinar AND an election is held, you are eligible for a $100 stipend. If you attended the webinar, but the election is cancelled, you will be eligible for a $50 stipend.
The webinar was held on October 8 at 4:30 p.m.
2025 Pension Rep Webinar Recording
2025 Pension Rep Webinar Presentation
Pension Rep Emails
Pension Rep Email #1 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on April 11, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #2 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on May 9, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #3 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on June 13, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #4 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on July 11, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #5 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on August 8, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #6 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on September 12, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #7 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on September 19, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #8 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on September 26, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #9 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on October 3, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #10 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on October 10, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #11 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on October 11, 2025
Pension Rep Email #12 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on October 24, 2025.
Pension Rep Email #13 - click here to download the email sent to Pension Representatives on October 31, 2025.
- Schedule of Election Events
April 1, 2025 Nomination packets available. September 15, 2025 Last day to request nomination packets. Packets must be requested by 5:00 p.m. (CT). September 15, 2025 First day for Teacher Trustee candidates to submit completed nomination petitions. October 1, 2025 Last day to submit a nomination packet. Packets due to CTPF at 5:00 p.m. (CT). Week of October 13, 2025 Election materials mailed and online voting available November 7, 2025 Voting closes for all elections at 5:00 p.m. (CT). November 20, 2025 Trustees sworn in during CTPF Board of Trustees meeting. - 2025 Election Policy
- Campaign Activities
No intentional campaign activity by anyone, including but not limited to Trustees, employees, trustee candidates, or sponsoring organizations, is permitted on Fund property, including any space rented, leased, or otherwise used for a Fund event. The Fund may provide a designated area that is part of the property being rented, leased, or otherwise used by the Fund where campaign activity may be conducted by any person or organization. A list of events with designated space for campaign activities (if any) will be posted on the CTPF Calendar.