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Taylor wins retiree run-off election for TRSL Board of Trustees

September 8, 2014

Baton Rouge - James A. Taylor, Sr., J.D., Ph.D., of Baton Rouge, has been elected to serve on the TRSL Board of Trustees as a retiree representative. Results from the 2014 retiree run-off election were announced at the board’s September meeting.

Taylor received 51.77% of the vote against Darlene L. LeBlanc, also of Baton Rouge, who finished with 48.23%.

Taylor has 30 years of service with St. Charles Parish Public Schools. During that time, he worked as a teacher, principal, and central office administrator. He also has many years of service in higher education.

Taylor’s four-year term on the TRSL Board begins January 1, 2015. He is replacing William C. “Bill” Baker, Ed.D., who has served on the TRSL Board for the last 22 years.

The TRSL Board meets monthly to monitor investment performance, review System operations, and develop policies for the administration of the retirement plan. The board safeguards and manages the assets TRSL holds in trust to provide retirement income for System members.
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