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.

Bob Arp
Bob Arp
District 6
Represents
Columbus Public
Committees
Buildings & Grounds (Chair), Handbook
barp@esu7.org
Anne Baptiste
Anne Baptiste
Learning Academy Teacher
abaptiste@esu7.org
Ext. 1049
Joyce Baumert
Joyce Baumert
District 9
Represents
Schuyler Community Schools
Committees
Handbook (Chair), Buildings & Grounds, Evaluation
jbaumert@esu7.org
Elyse Belina
Elyse Belina
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Boone Central, Howells-Dodge Consolidated
ebelina@esu7.org
Mariah Hunke
Mariah Beller
Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist
St. Edward, Twin River, Leigh, Clarkson, Howells-Dodge Consolidated, Lakeview
mbeller@esu7.org
Amy Blaser
Amy Blaser
District 3
Represents
Columbus Public, Fullerton, High Plains, Humphrey, Lakeview, Palmer, St. Edward, Twin River
Committees
Evaluation
ablaser@esu7.org
Mark Brady
Mark Brady
Professional Development Coordinator
Cognitive Coaching, Crisis & School Safety, Title III(EL Support), Leadership Development,
NWEA Certified Facilitator, Principal Coaching, Social Studies
mbrady@esu7.org
Ext. 1038
Barb Brockhaus
Barbara Brockhaus
Paraprofessional
bbrockhaus@esu7.org
Sharon Brown
Sharon Brown
Speech Language Pathologist
sbrown@esu7.org
Rachel Buettner
Rachel Buettner
Speech Language Pathologist
rbeck@esu7.org
Rachel Burgress
Rachel Burgress
Cen7ter Special Education Teacher
rburgess@esu7.org
Ext. 1053
Kristen Cattau
Kristen Cattau
Paraprofessional
kcattau@esu7.org
Shayna Cepel
Shayna Cepel
Speech Language Pathologist
scepel@esu7.org
Nicole Chiles
Nicole Chiles
Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist
Shelby-Rising City, East Butler, David City
nchiles@esu7.org
Chris Chvala
Chris Chvala
Computer Support Specialist
cchvala@esu7.org
Ext. 1020
Janet Ciboron
Janet Ciboron
Production Personnel
jciboron@esu7.org
Ext. 1012