17 March, 2025

 

Notice, Regular Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM Central Educational Service Unit 7, Oak Room 2657 44th Ave Columbus, NE 68601-8537 Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 PM Central, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Educational Service Unit 7, 2657 44th Ave., Columbus, NE, North Building, Oak Room. There is a virtual conferencing option which can be accessed by going to https://esu7-org.zoom.us/my/esu7oak.  

A copy of the agenda is kept continuously current, it is located in the office of the Chief Administrator in the ESU.

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Vacancy
2025/03/06

Due to the resignation of the District 4 ESU 7 Board member, a vacancy has been created.

Closing Early
2025/03/04

ESU 7 will be closed at 1:30 pm today due to high wind and snow advisories. Thank you!

Public Notice
2025/03/17

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Public Notice
2025/02/17

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Public Notice
2025/01/21

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Chief Administrator Marci
2024/12/19

ESU 7 is excited to announce that Marci Ostmeyer has been appointed the Chief Administrator beginning July 1, 2025.

Public Notice
2024/12/16

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Public Notice
2024/12/16

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Second Annual Community Resource Fair
2025/03/30

Second Annual Community Resource Fair 

Free community event for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families and guardians, seekin

Public Notice
2024/11/18

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of EducationalService Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will b

Public Notice
2024/10/21

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Chief administrator opening
2024/10/07

Educational Service Unit 7 located in Columbus is filling a vacancy for the position of Chief Administrator.

24-25 Regional Continuous Improvement Planning Workshops
2024/08/06

Continuous Improvement Planning Workshops Are Here!

Board Spotlight
2024/06/17

Christina Hancock, Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Coordinator, presented the SLP Department spotlight to the Board.

Board Spotlight
2024/05/22

Four Professional Development Coordinators, Brooke Kavan, Mark Brady, Ernie Valentine, and Amy Richards presented the Professional Development Spotlight on Principals Supports to the board. Brooke

Welcome Kris!
2024/04/25

ESU 7 is excited to announce Kris Elmshaeuser as the Interim Chief Administrator for ESU 7 beginning July 15, 2024.

Chief administrator opening
2024/10/07

Educational Service Unit 7 located in Columbus is filling a vacancy for the position of Chief Administrator.

Board Spotlight
2024/01/22

The Student Services Principal, Cara Neesen, reviewed the attached 23-24 Board Presentation. There are currently 22 students enrolled in the Learning Academy.

Kris Elmshaeuser
Kris Elmshaeuser
Chief Administrator
kelmshaeuser@esu7.org
Ext. 1001
Tami Clay
Tamra Clay
Special Education Director
tclay@esu7.org
Ext. 1018
Dan Ellsworth
Dan Ellsworth
Network Operations Director
ellsworth@esu7.org
Ext. 1037
Marci Ostmeyer
Marci Ostmeyer
Professional Development Director
mostmeyer@esu7.org
Ext. 1032
Cynthia Alarcon
Cynthia Alarcon
Title IC Coordinator
calarcon@esu7.org
Ext. 1048
Lisa Duranski
Lisa Duranski
Early Childhood Special Education
Teacher for Visually Impaired
Coordinator
Central City, Leigh, Clarkson
lduranski@esu7.org
Ext. 1062
Christina Hamling
Christina Hancock
Speech Language Coordinator
chancock@esu7.org
Cara Neesen
Cara Neesen
Student Services Principal
cneesen@esu7.org
Ext. 1008
Jaclyn Ternus
Jaclyn Ternus
School Psychology Coordinator
jternus@esu7.org
Ext. 1049
Wendy Wolfe
Wendy Wolfe
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Coordinator
Shelby-Rising City, Lakeview
wwolfe@esu7.org
Ext. 1021
Linda Shefcyk
Linda Shefcyk
Business Manager
lshefcy@esu7.org
Ext. 1002
Morgan Morsett
Morgan Morsett
Executive Secretary
mmorsett@esu7.org
Ext. 1000
Sonya Sukup
Sonya Sukup
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Department Coordinator
ssukup@esu7.org
Angel Mayberry
Angel Mayberry
Early Learning Connection Coordinator
amayberry@esu7.org
Ext. 1028
Josh Arias
Josh Arias
Title IC Service Provider
jarias@esu7.org
Angie Arndt
Angela Arndt
Special Education Administrative Assistant
aarndt@esu7.org
Ext. 1017