b'BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPT UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION At a special meeting of the CTPF Board of Trustees on Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Board passed a resolution withdrawing investments in Russia and supporting the Ukrainian people. CTPF has examined its investment portfolio and identified $4.5 million in securities and corporations domiciled in Russia. The Board of Trustees concluded that these investments in Russia present an unacceptable level of investment risk and are no longer prudent investments for the Funds portfolio. These investments represent a de minimis amount of the Funds $13 billion portfolio. The Trustees condemn in the strongest possible terms Vladimir Putins illegal invasion of theRead the 2022 Divestiture sovereign nation of Ukraine and apparent targeting of civilian populations. The Boards action is theResolution at ctpf.org/news strongest statement we can make on behalf of our members that Russias aggression will not be tolerated, and to show our support for our Ukrainian friends and neighbors here at home and abroad, stated CTPF Board President Jefferey Blackwell. The devastation being inflicted on the people of Ukraine is inhumane as they are forced to endure loss, destruction, and death that war brings. Russias unprovoked actions should not be tolerated, stated CTPF Executive Director Carlton Lenoir. While it is clear that the people of Ukraine are strong and united as a nation, our actiondivesting from investments in Russia is but one way that we as a pension fund can support the Ukrainian people in their time of need. LEAVING YOUR CPS/CHARTER/ myCTPF NEW FEATURESCONTRACT SCHOOLNew features have been added to the myCTPF When you leave, you must decide how to manage theMember Self-Service Portal. These updates pension assets you have accumulated with the CTPF.offer an even more accessible and efficientThere are three primary options: myCTPF experience. Register today at myCTPF.org.Retire. You may retire with a pension, if you meet ageAfter registering: and vesting requirements. Active members can now request an estimate of CTPF Defer your pension. You may leave your pension assets atretirement benefits (if eligibility requirements met) CTPF until you reach retirement age. and then view, download, and print when available. Accept a refund of contributions. Contributions may beActive members, retirees and survivors can view their rolled over into another qualified retirement plan or paidcorrespondence addresses to you. When you accept a refund, you forfeit all futuremyCTPF is now accessible to surviving spouses benefits (including the post-retirement health insuranceCTPF launched its Member Self-Service Portal, myCTPF in 2021. subsidy). Illinois Statue requires a 60-day waiting periodRegistered members have already taken advantage of the from the date of termination from your Employer.portals initial features and can:Once the waiting period is completed, allow up to 12 weeksView address, contact, and benefit status information. for processing a completed application. Download andAnnuitants can view and download 1099-R and pay return Forms 804-840: Refund Application to initiate the process. advice(s).Find more information at ctpf.org/leaving-employment. Members with service credit on file can view and download their Member Statement. STAFF UPDATELATOYA BIBBS JOINS CTPF LaToya Bibbs has joined CTPF as Human Resources Director. A strategic, analytical, and results-driven Human Resource professional, Bibbs brings extensive experience as an HR Business Partner in K-12 Education and healthcare fields. Her skills include organizational design in staffing, budgeting, organizational development, project management, and talent sourcing. She comes to CTPF from Chicago Public Schools, where she most recently worked as the staffing HR Manager in Nutrition Support Services, supporting more than 2,700 employees. Bibbs earned a bachelors degree in Communications/Journalism from Columbia College-Chicago and a masters degree in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School. 4'