Employers are all public school districts, intermediate units, and vocational technical schools.
Also included are universities run by the state, community colleges, member charter schools, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and any other employer charged with the responsibility of public education within the Commonwealth. The investment portfolio is high quality and well diversified to stress a long-term investment approach. This allows the Board of Trustees to consider the safety of investments, and invest as people of discretion and intelligence would in managing their own affairs. The Board recognizes that the objectives of a sound and prudent policy are to produce investment results. This will preserve the over 50 billion dollars in assets, as well as maximize earnings consistent with the long-term needs of our members.