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Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Board Of Trustees Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees held a meeting to address actuarial assumption changes. GRS presented recommendations regarding the investment return assumption, noting that maintaining the current 7.25% assumption might be considered unreasonable in future valuations. The Board voted on a motion to lower the assumed rate of return, which failed, and subsequently passed Resolution 2026-36, which maintains the assumed rate of return at 7.25%.
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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Board Of Trustees Called Meeting
The Board reviewed and accepted the GRS Experience Study and Recommendations, with the exception of the recommendation regarding the assumed rate of return. Additionally, the Board authorized staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for External Legal Counsel.
Jul 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Board Of Trustees Called Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees held a called meeting where the primary business involved investment decisions and legal matters. Specifically, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing an investment of up to $45 million in the Sheridan Capital Partners Fund IV, L.P. Additionally, the Board authorized seeking Co-Lead Plaintiff status in a securities class action lawsuit against Sportradar Group AG and retained the law firm of Berger Montague to represent the system in the litigation.
Jun 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Investment Committee Meeting
The Investment Committee reviewed investment updates including a list of fund closings, a board policies report, and general investment and real asset consultant reports. Key actions included the approval of resolutions for a $10 million promissory note to Xtremis, Inc., an additional investment of up to $163,000.00 in Hybar, LLC, and an investment of up to $75 million dollars each in Ares Real Estate Secondaries Fund X, L.P. and Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, L.P. The committee also discussed a proposal for the implementation of a captive insurance company to handle certain insurance needs and authorized a distribution of partnership interest in New Enterprise Associates 12, L.P.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
