CTPF is deeply saddened by the passing of Bea Lumpkin, on June 14, 2026, at the age of 107. Bea was one of CTPF’s most senior members who dedicated her life to fighting for workers’ rights, social justice, and education. In 2025, Bea attended CTPF’s 130th Anniversary Celebration as a recipient of the Jane Addams Living Legacy Award, honoring supercentenarians whose lives reflect lasting legacy and impact. Bea inspired attendees through her commitment to change and her example of how one person can create multigenerational impact. “Bea Lumpkin’s life was a remarkable example of commitment to justice, education, and the power of collective action,” said Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr. “As one of CTPF’s supercentenarian members, she inspired everyone who had the privilege to meet her, especially during our 130th anniversary celebration, where her energy and conviction left a lasting impression. She will be deeply missed, and her impact will continue to guide and inspire our work.” CTPF President Jacquelyn Price Ward and Executive Director Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., presented supercentenarian Bea Lumpkin with the Jane Addams Living Legacy Award during CTPF’s 130th Anniversary celebration in August 2025. ANNUAL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS This fall CTPF will hold elections for Two Teacher Trustees to serve three-year terms from November 2026 – November 2029. TEACHER TRUSTEE CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY Individuals who wish to run for office must meet the following criteria as of October 1, 2026. Teacher Trustee: 1. Be a CTPF Member, other than a Principal/Administrator, as defined by the Illinois Pension Code (40 ILCS5/17-106); 2. 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 3. 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). NOMINATION PACKETS AVAILABLE Nomination packets are available from the Election Coordinator at elections@ctpf.org from April 1 - September 15, 2026. Eligibility will be confirmed before packets are issued. Signatures may be collected with paper petitions, using the online digital collection system, or a combination of both methods. Nominating petitions cannot be altered or changed in any way. SUBMITTING COMPLETED NOMINATION PACKETS A Teacher Trustee candidate’s signed nomination petition(s), resume, and photo must be received by the Election Coordinator or his/her designee, on behalf of the Recording Secretary, by U.S. Mail, email, or facsimile, no later than October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (CT). VOTER ELIGIBILITY Teachers who are not administrators shall be eligible to vote for Teacher Trustees in accordance with Illinois Pension Code Sections 17-139. Every Member must have obtained that voter eligibility status on or before October 1, 2026. The CTPF Election Policy and all election materials can be found at Election Central at ctpf.org/election-central 2026 SCHEDULE OF ELECTION EVENTS April 1 Nomination packets available. September 15 Last day to request nomination packets. Packets must be requested by 5:00 p.m. (CT). October 1 Last day to submit nomination packets. Completed nomination packets due to CTPF at 5:00 p.m. (CT). Week of October 12 Election materials mailed and online voting available. November 6 Voting closes for all elections at 5:00 p.m. (CT). November 19 Trustees sworn in during CTPF Board of Trustees meeting. Visit the Election Central page at ctpf.org/election-central for additional information. In Memoriam: Bea Lumpkin 7
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