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Gering board approves $5,000 contribution to YMCA of Scotts Bluff County

Gering Public Schools Board of Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

On Jan. 12 the board approved a $5,000 contribution to the YMCA of Scotts Bluff County for the 2025–26 school year; the motion passed unanimously among members present (two absences recorded). YMCA presenters had asked the board to consider the investment.

The board voted on Jan. 12 to approve a $5,000 contribution to the YMCA of Scotts Bluff County for the 2025–26 school year. The motion was presented by Tracy Wiese, seconded by Bryan Barrett, and the minutes record the motion as Passed with voting recorded: Matt Kautz—Absent; Josh Lacy—Absent; Bryan Barrett—Yea; John Maser—Yea; Greg Trautman—Yea; Tracy Wiese—Yea.

Earlier in the meeting YMCA presenters Conrad Bostron and Trinity Burgner reviewed an eight-year partnership with the district, highlighting childcare and swim-team programming and asking the board to consider a district investment to support continued growth and reach. Board members later expressed support: Bryan Barrett gave a "Big shout out to the YMCA and our swim team" while other trustees thanked YMCA staff for the partnership.