Contact Us About Staff Links Services Lending Library Events Continuous Improvement ESU9 > About > Continuous Improvement A Message from the Chief Administrator Educational Service Units are required to be accredited every five years. Educational Service Unit 9 completed the rigorous AdvancEd accreditation process for the 2014-2019 cycle in the spring of 2019 and subsequently received the highest level of accreditation. The final report from that visit is available through a link on the right side. Since the beginning of the new accreditation cycle in the fall of 2019, Educational Service Unit 9, along with all stakeholders, has created a new shared mission and vision to ensure internal and external growth for the organization and have a positive impact on the districts, staff members, and students we serve. The Mission of ESU 9 is: Educate, Empower, and Support The Vision of ESU 9 is: Serving our school communities by providing excellence, inspiration, and innovation. The Goal of ESU 9 in this cycle is: Establish and maintain effective systems to demonstrate credibility and build relationships with school communities and staff. Reports AdvancED Engagement Review Final Accreditation Report (PDF) – April 1-3, 2019 Master External Visitation Report (PDF) 2018-2019 ESU9 Annual Report (PDF) 2017-2018 ESU9 Annual Report (PDF) 2016-2017 ESU9 Annual Report (PDF) 2015-16 ESU9 Annual Report (PDF) 2014-15- ESU9 Annual Report (PDF) 2014-19 Goals (PDF) ESU 9 ESU 9 Mission Statement: Educate, Empower, and Support ESU 9 Vision Statement: Serving our school communities by providing excellence, inspiration, and innovation. Contact Main Office/Mailing Address: 5807 Osborne Drive West Hastings, NE 68901 Telephone: 402-463-5611 FAX: 402-463-9555 contact@esu9.us Resources >Employment Opportunities >Events Calendar >Board Policies >Site Map Recent Posts PE CADRE CIP SUPPORT DAY DID YOU KNOW…. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Educational Service Unit 9 (ESU 9) not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies. Questions or grievances should be directed to the Administrator of ESU 9, Mr. Drew Harris. Complaints of sexual harassment should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Joe Haney. Either can be contacted at 5807 Osborne Drive West, Hastings, NE 68901, telephone: 402-463-5611. (Title IX Policy) Copyright © ESU9 Powered By