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.

Elissa Heibel
Elissa Heibel
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
eheibel@esu7.org
Ext. 1063
Brooke Hemmer
Brooke Hemmer
Learning Academy Teacher
bhemmer@esu7.org
Ext. 1012
Kassidy Hiesterman
Kassidy Hiesterman
Paraprofessional
khiesterman@esu7.org
Stephanie Johnson
Stephanie Johnson
Northeast Region Behavior Specialist
M.Ed., BCBA
sjohnson@esu7.org
Kris Johnson
Kris Johnson
Vision / Braillist
kljohnson@esu7.org
Ext. 1064
Beth Kabes
Beth Kabes
District 2
Represents
Clarkson, Howells-Dodge, Humphrey, Lakeview, Leigh, Schuyler
bethkabes@esu7.org
JoLynn Kahlandt
JoLynn Kahlandt
School Psychologist
jkahlandt@esu7.org
Ext. 1025
Travis Kassing
Travis Kassing
Network Computer System Engineer
tkassing@esu7.org
Ext. 1035
Meridie Kaup
Merridie Kaup
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
mkaup@esu7.org
Ext. 1044
Brooke Kavan
Brooke Kavan
Professional Development Coordinator
Cognitive Coaching, Leadership Development, PLCs, Principal Coaching, Title IIA Coordinator
bkavan@esu7.org
Ext. 1031
Harriet Kibalya
Harriet Kibalya
Paraprofessional
hkibalya@esu7.org
Letishia Kleinschmit
Letishia Kleinschmit
Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist
Lakeview, Humphrey, Boone Central
lkleinschmit@esu7.org
Brooke Koliha
Brooke Koliha
Professional Development Coordinator,
Cognitive Coaching, English Language Arts, NWEA Certified Facilitator, Reading, Title I Coordinator
bkoliha@esu7.org
Ext. 1016
Cassie Krings
Cassie Krings
Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ckrings@esu7.org
Haley Kunze
Haley Kunze
School Psychologist
hkunze@esu7.org
Ext. 1025
Liz Lawrence
Liz Lawrence
Department Secretary
llawrence@esu7.org
Ext. 1009