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2025/08/18

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, will

Independence Day
2025/07/03

ESU 7 will close early at 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 3, and remain closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

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,

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,

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,

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, s

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. Br

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.

Kinsey Staab Cavalli
Kinsey Staab Cavalli
Paraprofessional
kstaab@esu7.org
Richard Stephens
Richard Stephens
District 1
Represents
Boone Central, Humphrey, St. Edward, Twin River
Committees
Negotiations (Chair)
dstephens@esu7.org
Meagan Stiffler
Meagan Stiffler
Paraprofessional
mstiffler@esu7.org
Ext. 1115
Richard Stuart
Richard Stuart
IT Specialist
rstuart@esu7.org
Ext. 1068
Joanna Terrazas
Joanna Terrazas
Paraprofessional
jterrazas@esu7.org
Ext. 1045
Brandy Thompson
Brandy Thompson
Professional Development Coordinator:
Career & Technical Ed. Programming Facilitator, Perkins Grant Consortium Coordinator,
School Counselor Supports
bthompson@esu7.org
Ext. 1070
Jason Trotter
Jason Trotter
Fullerton District Technology Coordinator
East Butler District Technology Coordinator
Clarkson District Technology Coordinator
jtrotter@esu7.org
Ext. 1058
Ernie Valentine
Ernie Valentine
Professional Development Coordinator:
Cognitive Coaching, Principal Supports, Science
evalentine@esu7.org
Ext. 1033
Sarah Wacha
Sarah Wacha
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
PRT Grant Chairperson
Lakeview, High Plains, Fullerton
swacha@esu7.org
Ext. 1081
Breena Walkenhorst
Breena Walkenhorst
Paraprofessional
bwalkenhorst@esu7.org
Ext. 1062
Lynn Webster
Lynne Webster
Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
lwebster@esu7.org
Ext. 1087
Megan Welch
Megan Welch
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
mwelch@esu7.org
Ext. 1049
Jill Wielgus
Jill Wielgus
Early Childhood and Resource Coach Special Education Teacher,
Humphrey
jwurdeman@esu7.org
Ext. 1076
Cindy Wieser
Cindy Wieser
Professional Development Department Secretary
cwieser@esu7.org
Ext. 1030
Abby Wurdeman
Abby Wurdeman
Paraprofessional
awurdeman@esu7.org
Jack Young
Jack Young
Vice-President
District 5
Represents
Columbus Public
Committees
Budget, Buildings & Grounds
jyoung@esu7.org