ESU 7 - Serving the Educational Needs of 7 Nebraska Counties

Drone photo showing 98 ESU 7 staff standing in front of the North brown brick building. The US and Colorado flags are on the flagpole above a brown brick sign that reads "Educational Service Unit Seven."

Welcome to ESU 7

ESU 7 serves students, ages birth to 21 in school districts of seven counties from its offices at 2657 44th Avenue, Columbus, Nebraska.

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Dollars saved by school districts using ESU 7 Services

Unique ESU 7 Services offered to School Districts

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Hours ESU 7 Staff spent serving School Districts

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Number of School District Staff being served by ESU 7

Map graphic showing ESU 7 region with school districts outlined in varying shades of red. Districts are labeled, including Boone Central, Humphrey, Leigh, Clarkson, Howells-Dodge Consolidate, Schuyler, Lakeview, Columbus, David City, East Butler, Shelby-Rising City, Cross County, Osceola, High Plains, Central City, Palmer, Fullerton, Twin River, and Saint Edward. Boundaries are marked with white lines against a light gray background.

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Regular Board of Education Meeting

2026/02/17

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

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Regular Board of Education Meeting

2026/01/20

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

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Graphic drone photo of ESU 7 staff lined up on the sidewalk in front of the North ESU 7 building with the words “Season’s Greetings” displayed below the image.

ESU 7 Closed for the Holiday Break

2025/12/22

Warmest greetings from ESU 7! We are grateful for our partnership and the opportunity to provide leadership and support through customized, innovative services.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

ESU 7 is a close-knit family that supports and encourages one another every step of the way. We take pride in fostering a work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Joining our team means becoming a part of a family-oriented community, where every team member’s voice is heard and respected. We believe that by nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment, we can bring out the best in our employees and empower them to reach their full potential.

LEARN MORE ABOUT A CAREER AT ESU 7

Graphic titled “ESU 7 Staff Service Awards 2024–2025” on a red and black background featuring headshots of ten staff members with their names, titles, and years of service. Honorees include: Maria Rodriguez Borquez, Title IC Service Provider – 5 Years; Rich Stuart, IT Specialist – 5 Years; Travis Kassing, Network Computer System Engineer – 5 Years; Megan Welch, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner – 5 Years; Hayley Murphy, School Psychologist – 5 Years; Tami Clay, Special Education Director – 5 Years; Cassandra Ruth, Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist – Schuyler – 10 Years; Cindy Wieser, Professional Department Secretary – 15 Years; Elissa Heibel, Teacher of the Visually Impaired – 20 Years; Kris Elmsheuser, Chief Administrator – Retiring June 30, 2025, with total years listed as 43 years in education (1 year at ESU 7, 19 years at ESU 16, 31 years in Nebraska).