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Board commits $3,600 toward Green River Youth Football League shed
Summary
The board approved a $3,600 contribution to help the Greener Youth Football League purchase an approved storage shed; league representative Vince Albrecht said the shed will replace rented storage and cost roughly $5,100 after tax; trustees discussed fundraising and possible in-house cost savings before approving the request.
The Sweetwater County School District #2 Board of Trustees approved a $3,600 contribution to the Greener Youth Football League to help purchase an approved shed for equipment storage.
Vince Albrecht, speaking for the league, told the board the shed has city approval for placement adjacent to existing sheds at Vets Park and would cost about $5,100 after tax. The league asked the board to contribute $3,600 to help reach a targeted fundraising total of $10,000 for equipment and storage needs; Albrecht said the league will fund the remainder through sponsorships and raffles.
Trustees asked whether the school district could reduce costs by offering in-house help (shop class or district partnerships) or revisiting partnerships to reduce the expense. One trustee said the district has helped with similar projects in the past and encouraged local partnerships, while others thanked the volunteers and emphasized the value of safe equipment storage. The board moved, seconded and approved the $3,600 contribution; the motion passed without recorded opposition.
Next steps: the league may pursue in‑district partnerships to reduce cost; the board will process the approved contribution and notify the league.
