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.

Adi Perez
Adilene Perez
Title IC Recruiter
aperez@esu7.org
Ext. 1067
Otis Pierce
Otis Pierce
Professional Development Coordinator
Cognitive Coaching, Math, Technology Integration, Title IV Coordinator
opierce@esu7.org
Ext. 1036
Jade Purkerson
Jade Purkerson
Paraprofessional
jpurkerson@esu7.org
Lee Rasmussen
Lee Rasmussen
Learning Academy Teacher
lrasmussen@esu7.org
Kaise Recek
Kaise Recek
Orientation & Mobility Coordinator
Teacher for Visually Impaired
krecek@esu7.org
Ext. 1064
Amy Richards
Amy Richards
Professional Development Coordinator
Early Childhood Specialist, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development,
NWEA Certified Facilitator
arichards@esu7.org
Ext. 1071
Meredith Rhea
Meredith Riha
Cen7ter Special Education Teacher
mriha@esu7.org
Darlene Rodriguez
Darlene Rodriguez
Title IC Recruiter
drodriguez@esu7.org
Ingrid Rodriguez
Ingrid Rodriguez
Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
irodriguez@esu7.org
Yaribey Rodriguez Aguilar
Yaribey Rodriguez Aguilar
Title IC Service Provider
yrodriguez@esu7.org
Ext. 1066
Maria Rodriguez Borquez
Maria Rodriguez Borquez
Title IC Service Provider
mrodriguez@esu7.org
Brandy Rose
Brandy Rose
School Psychologist / Behavior Analyst
brose@esu7.org
Ext. 1029
Kim Ruger
Kimberly Ruger
Production Personnel
kruger@esu7.org
Cassie Ruth
Cassandra Ruth
Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist
Schuyler
cruth@esu7.org
Jeremiah Salyard
Jeremiah Salyard
Columbus Catholic Schools District Technology Coordinator
jsalyard@esu7.org
Melissa Schwichtenberg
Melissa Schwichtenberg
Paraprofessional
mschwichtenberg@esu7.org