The annual report of services provided by Educational Service Unit 10 has been prepared for informational purposes as required by the Nebraska Department of Education. This annual report is a summary of the services provided by ESU 10 and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional information regarding each program can be obtained by contacting the ESU 10 administrative office at 76 Plaza Boulevard, P.O. Box 850, Kearney, NE 68848-0850; 308-237-5927.
Annual Report 2024-2025 PDF
ESU 10 Annual Report 2024-2025
Educational Service Unit 10 (ESU 10), established leaders in education, equips districts and empowers stakeholders to meet their diverse and ever-changing needs through collaborative partnerships and tailored solutions while serving as a catalyst for innovation.
In 1965, the Nebraska Legislature created the Educational Service Unit system to provide supplemental services to school districts. ESUs are service-oriented, non-regulatory agencies designed to achieve a better balance of educational opportunities for students regardless of the population, financial differences, or geographic limitations of school districts.
The governing unit consists of an elected board of nine members. Members are elected for four-year terms from nine distinct election districts.
Educational Service Unit 10 provided services to students in 44 districts in the counties of Blaine, Boone, Buffalo, Custer, Dawson, Garfield, Greeley, Hall, Howard, Loup, Sherman, and Valley and covers 9,515 square miles. The reach of ESU 10 extends to 31,084 students and 2,478 teachers.
Departments
ESU 10 employs 121 people within four departments: Administration, Special Education, Technology Services, and Teaching and Learning.
Administration
The administration staff serve students and professionals in the areas of Superintendent Advisory Council, Human Resources, Grant Writing Services, Early Learning Connection, Early Childhood PD, Early Childhood Grant Coordination, and the ESU Coordinating Council.
Special Education
The Special Education professionals serve special education students and professionals in audiology, deaf education, Occupational and Physical Therapy, school Psychology, Speech Language Therapy, Vision Education, Vocational Transition, and Licensed Mental Health Supports. Districts accessed the following top services last year:
- Direct services to infants, toddlers, and students with disabilities
- School Psychology services to schools and students
- Special Education Supervision Supports
- Early Development Network Services Coordination
- Mental Health Supports for students
Technology Services
Members of the Technology Services team deliver internet access and technology support including application and web development, repair services, ODIE Workshop and Human Resources tools, and PowerSchool. Districts accessed the following top services last year:
- Student Information Systems Support
- E-Rate
- Networking Support
- Systems Administration and Server Support
- Technology and Client Device Support
Teaching and Learning
The Teaching and Learning Department professionals are dedicated to improving educator and student learning in Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Educational Technology, Grand Services, Student Activities, and Instruction.Districts accessed the following top services last year:
- Leadership
- Instruction
- Continuous Improvement Process/MTSS
- English Language Arts Content
- New Teacher Academy
ESU 10 Services
Educational Service Unit 10 provided 23,182 hours of service to 12,715 recipients in the year 2024-2025. These services were ESU 10 hosted (64.7%), School hosted (15.7%), Video conferences (9.7%), or Hybrid (9.9%). Districts participating in the Coop Purchasing programs saved $1,023,961.
Continuous Improvement
As part of the Continuous Improvement process, ESU 10 has created Mission and Beliefs.
Mission
Educational Service Unit 10, established leaders in education, equips districts and empowers stakeholders to meet their diverse and ever-changing needs through collaborative partnerships and tailored solutions while serving as a catalyst for innovation.
Goals
- ESU 10 member districts’ satisfaction with services and solutions will increase annually.
- ESU 10 staff will provide leadership at the local, regional, state and national levels.
Beliefs
We Believe:
- People are our greatest resource.
- Our commitment to professional growth has a positive impact on all students.
- Sharing our expertise broadens vision and develops capacity in others.
- Providing equitable educational support services empowers every student, teacher, administrator, and community.
- The best way to serve and lead is through positive relationships and collaboration.
- We will foster an innovative and collaborative culture to optimize the effectiveness of ESU 10.
- We will cultivate collaborative relationships to identify current needs and collective expertise to develop innovative solutions and services.
- We will utilize a strategic communication plan to effectively showcase the impact of ESU 10.
Grants
| Federal Grant Programs |
Districts Served |
| Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education Consortium |
29 |
| Every Student Succeeds Act: Title IIA Consortium |
15 |
| Title III English Learner (EL) Program |
19 |
| Every Student Succeeds Act: Title IV-A Consortium |
15 |
Special Projects
| Nebraska Department of Education Special Projects |
Districts Served |
Reach |
| Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) |
244 |
Statewide |
| Central Region Autism Spectrum Disorders (CRASD) |
93 |
Nebraska Central Region |
| Early Learning Connection |
58 |
Nebraska Central Region |
| Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Supports (NeMTSS) |
79 |
Nebraska Central Region |
| Journey to Inclusion |
29 |
ESU 10 Area |
| Planning Region Team (PRT 10) |
32 |
ESU 10 Area |
| Transition System Support |
243 |
Statewide |
| Rural Roots Six Pence Childhood Partnership |
90 children |
ESU 10 Area |
| Rooted in Relationships |
70 children |
ESU 10 Area |
Student Activities
Student Activities: Students were provided with opportunities to engage in competitive academic events and activities and to develop leadership skills. ESU 10 staff planned a variety of activities which directly involved area students. In addition to the events, ESU 10 provided MNM STEM Trailers to 8 schools and shared these at 2 conferences.
| Activity |
Students Participants |
Teacher/Coaches |
ESU 10 Districts |
| Stemfest |
74 |
10 |
6 |
| Stemfest Kickoff |
101 |
14 |
7 |
| Regional Science Olympiad |
653 |
41 |
59 |
| Elementary Science Olympiad |
347 |
35 |
23 |
| Academic Quiz Bowl 6th-8th Grade |
291 |
35 |
35 |
| Academic Quiz Bowl 9th-12th Grade |
305 |
35 |
35 |
| Totals |
1,771 |
170 |
173 |
2024-25 Financial Summary
Receipts
| Receipts Source |
Amount |
| Taxes Levied by ESU |
3,419,680 |
| Other Local Sources |
7,820,838 |
| Core Services State |
1,344,927 |
| All Other State |
1,683,554 |
| Federal |
2,031,972 |
| Non-Revenue |
1,915 |
| Total Receipts |
16,302,886 |
Expenditures
| Expenditure |
Amount |
| Regular Instruction |
42,453 |
| Special Education Programs |
737,995 |
| Support Services - Students |
5,651,056 |
| Support Services - Instruction |
2,069,640 |
| Support Services - General Administration |
454,362 |
| Central Services |
3,000.159 |
| Operation and Maintenance of Plant |
346,618 |
| Private and State Categorical Programs |
968,636 |
| Facilities Acquisitions and Construction |
319,060 |
| Federal Programs |
1,533,526 |
| Total Expenditures |
15,123,505 |
ESU 10 Leadership
2024-25 Board of Directors
Dale Naprstek - District 1
Esther Rickert - District 2
Kay Grimminger - District 3
Mary Stoltenberg - District 4
Marilyn Bohn - District 5
Mark Reid - District 6
Ron Tuttle - District 7
Teresa Osborn - District 8
Karen Harmoney - District 9
Administrator
Dr. Melissa Wheelock
Department Directors
Dr. Jean Anderson, Special Education
Denise O’Brien, Teaching and Learning
Ron Cone, Network Information Services
Business Manager
Kayla Herrick
Additional information regarding each program can be obtained by contacting ESU 10:
Address: 76 Plaza Boulevard, Kearney, NE 68845
Phone: 308-237-5927
Website: https://esu10.org
Administrator’s email: mwheelock@esu10.org