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.

Ashley Lerch
Ashley Lerch
Paraprofessional
alerch@esu7.org
Dawn Lindsley
Dawn Lindsley
Secretary
District 12
Represents
David City, East Butler
Committees
Budget, Handbook
dlindsley@esu7.org
Jan Marie Locket
Jan Marie Locket
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
jlocket@esu7.org
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Richard Luebbe
Richard Luebbe
District 4
Represents
Columbus Public, Lakeview
Committees
Negotiations
dluebbe@esu7.org
Alexus Hitz
Alexus Martinez
Twin River District Technology Coordinator
ahitz@esu7.org
Jenna Mattox
Jenna Mattox
Bridges Administrator/Teacher
Resource Coach
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
jmattox@esu7.org
Amy Mazankowski
Amy Mazankowski
Administrator/Teacher
amymazankowski@esu7.org
Emma Moore
Emma Moore
Technology Intern
emoore@esu7.org
Jaedyn Morris
Jaedyn Morris
School Psychologist
jmorris@esu7.org
Hayley Murphy
Hayley Murphy
School Psychologist
hmurphy@esu7.org
Ext. 1055
Susan Olmer
Susan Olmer
Bookkeeper
solmer@esu7.org
Ext. 1019
Kaylee Olmer
Kaylee Olmer
Paraprofessional
kolmer@esu7.org
Sherry Olney
Sherry Olney
Paraprofessional
solney@esu7.org
Angela Olson
Angela Olson
Production Personnel
aolson@esu7.org
Teri Opfer
Teri Opfer
Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist
Cross County, Osceola, High Plains, Fullerton, Palmer, Central City
topfer@esu7.org
Doug Pauley
Doug Pauley
President
District 8
Represents
Clarkson, David City, Lakeview, Schuyler
Committees
Buildings & Grounds
dpauley@esu7.org