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

 

     2024-2025

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858152
Dollars saved by school districts using ESU 7 Services
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Unique ESU 7 Services offered to School Districts
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5257
Hours ESU 7 Staff spent serving School Districts
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9828
Number of School District Staff being served by ESU 7
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CANCELLED: Regular Board of Education Meeting
2026/05/18

Due to impending weather, the ESU 7 Regular Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm is CANCELLED. 

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Regular Board of Education Meeting
2026/05/18

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,

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Regular Board of Education Meeting
2026/04/10

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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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.

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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).