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Public Notice
2025/06/16

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

In honor of Memorial Day, ESU7 will be closed on Monday, May 26. We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country
2025/05/23

In honor of Memorial Day, ESU7 will be closed on Monday, May 26. We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Summer Hours Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm & Friday 7:30am-11:30am
2025/05/23

Starting May 23rd, ESU 7 will be open:

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Please note: The office will close at 11:30 AM on Fridays.

Public Notice
2025/05/19

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

ESU 7 will be closed Friday, April 18th & Monday, April 21st
2025/04/17

ESU 7 wishes you and your families a joyful and blessed Easter! May this season bring you renewed hope, peace, and happiness.

Public Notice
2025/04/22

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

Vacancy
2025/03/17

Due to the resignation of the District 4 ESU 7 Board member, a vacancy has been created.

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

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.

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.

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
Committees
Handbook, Evaluation
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
Haley Kunze
Haley Kunze
School Psychologist
hkunze@esu7.org
Ext. 1025
Liz Lawrence
Liz Lawrence
Department Secretary
llawrence@esu7.org
Ext. 1009
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Clark Lehr
District 4
Represents
Columbus Public, Lakeview
clehr@esu7.org
Ashley Lerch
Ashley Lerch
Paraprofessional
alerch@esu7.org
Dawn Lindsley
Dawn Lindsley
Secretary
District 12
Represents
David City, East Butler
Committees
Budget (Chair), Handbook
dlindsley@esu7.org
Jan Marie Locket
Jan Marie Locket
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
jlocket@esu7.org
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