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.

Kassandra Cornwell
Kassandra Cornwell
Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
kcornwell@esu7.org
Marni Danhauer
Marni Danhauer
District 10
Represents
Central City, High Plains, Palmer
Committees
Evaluation (Chair)
mdanhauer@esu7.org
David Donoghue
David Donoghue
Paraprofessional
ddonoghue@esu7.org
Ann Dubas
Ann Dubas
School Psychologist
adubas@esu7.org
Ext. 1023
Shelli Eickmeier
Shelli Eickmeier
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
East Butler, David City
seickmeier@esu7.org
Calvin Frey
Calvin Frey
School Psychologist
cfrey@esu7.org
Mayra Garcia
Mayra Garcia
Title IC Secretary / Data Specialist
mvargas@esu7.org
Ext. 1040
Vanessa Gascon
Vanessa Gascon-Guarcas
Title IC Education Liaison
vgascon@esu7.org
Ext. 1065
Jeri Glenn
Jeri Glenn
Paraprofessional
jglenn@esu7.org
Karen Gomez
Karen Gomez
District 7
Represents
Columbus Public, David City, Lakeview, Schuyler Community Schools
Committees
Budget
kgomez@esu7.org
Iris Medina Gonzalaz
Iris Medina Gonzalez
Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
imedina@esu7.org
Don Graff
Don Graff
District 11
Represents
Cross County, David City, High Plains, Osceola, Shelby-Rising City, Twin River
Committees
Negotiations
dgraff@esu7.org
Devon Gronenthal
Devon Gronenthal
Boone Central District Technology Coordinator
dgronenthal@esu7.org
Kendra Gustafson
Kendra Gustafson
Professional Development Coordinator
Cognitive Coaching, Continuous Improvement, High Reliability Schools, MTSS,
NWEA Certified Facilitator
kgustafson@esu7.org
Ext. 1074
Marci Haight
Marci Haight
Northeast Region Coordinator, M.Ed.
mhaight@esu7.org
Alicia Hastreiter
Alicia Hastreiter
Paraprofessional
ahastreiter@esu7.org