About the Kingston Trust Fund
The Kingston Trust Fund began in 1997 as the primary health provider of Medical benefits for members of the Kingston Teachers' Federation. In 2007, Dental benefits and Long Term Care insurance were added, and life insurance was added in 2009.
$250 million
Saved for the Kingston Schools in benefit premium costs since inception, compared to the Blue Cross plan it replaced and the extra benefits it provides.
2,000 policy holders
Covering more than 4,000 lives.
Since 1997
Medical from the start; dental and long term care in 2007; life insurance in 2009.
Mission
The primary mission of the Kingston Trust Fund is to provide excellent health and welfare benefits to eligible members of the Kingston Teachers' Federation.
Vision
The Kingston Trust Fund envisions an expanding program of preventative care and of health and welfare benefits that are "ahead of the curve" and support the quality of life needs of members.
Values
The Kingston Trust Fund values the quality of life of its members and recognizes the fact that a major health problem can be devastating to members, their families, and their colleagues.
Who we are
There are seven Trustees who, according to the Declaration of Trust, are appointed by the President of the Kingston Teachers' Federation to terms of two years. The Trustees meet no less than four times per plan year.
Trustees
- Eric Koch, Chairperson (2024)
- Bruce Cobb, Secretary (2024)
- Lindsay Orr, Treasurer (2024)
- Bonnie Van Kleeck (2024)
- Gail Diamond (2025)
- Christina Boyle (2025)
- Brian Williams (2025)
Staff
- Lauri J. Naccarato, Executive Director
Trust Fund committees
The Kingston Trust Fund operates with four committees: Audit, Compensation, Planning, and Oversight. Each committee consists of three Trustees who are appointed annually by the Chairperson. The Executive Director is an ex-officio member of all committees. Committees report to the Board of Trustees.
Scheduled meetings
All quarterly meetings are held at the NYSUT Conference Center, 201 Stockade Drive, Kingston, NY 12401, and are scheduled for 3:30 pm.
Quarterly meetings
- September 25, 2025
- November 20, 2025
- January 15, 2026
- May 28, 2025
Trustee training
- April 23, 2026