Board Members

Members serve four-year terms, and receive no compensation for their work.  The Gering BOE has several functions:

  • Establishes policies for the district;

  • Sets short and long-term goals for the school system;

  • Selects and evaluates the superintendent of schools;

  • Holds the superintendent accountable for accomplishing district goals;

  • Works closely with the administrators, school staff, and the community to set district goals. 

They must also act within the framework of rules set forth by the Nebraska State Board of Education and Nebraska and federal laws.  

Elections are held every two years with our current Board of Education as follows:

BJ

B.J. Peters, Board President

bjpeters@geringschools.net

Board Committee: Curriculum & Personnel; Policy

Serving Gering Public Schools since 2004; current board term expires 2024

Brady

Greg Trautman, Board Vice President

gtrautman@geringschools.net

Board Committee: Finance & Facilities; Policy

Serving Gering Public Schools since 2022; current board term expires 2026

Brian

Brian Copsey

bcopsey@geringschools.net

Board Committee: Facilities & Finance

Serving Gering Public Schools since 2015; current board term expires 2026

Board Vacancy

Tracy Wiese

twiese@geringschools.net

Board Committee: Curriculum & Personnel

Serving Gering Public Schools since 2021, Board term expires 2024

Mr. Josh Lacy

Josh Lacy

jlacy@geringschools.net

Board Committee: Facilities & Finance

Serving Gering Public Schools since 2017; current board term expires 2024

Mary

John Maser

jmaser@geringschools.net

Board Committee: Curriculum & Personnel; Policy

Serving Gering Public Schools since 2022; current board term expires 2026