ESU 13 Board of Education
The Educational Service Unit 13 Board of Directors is composed of dedicated individuals elected to represent school districts across the Panhandle of Nebraska. Their leadership and guidance help ensure that ESU 13 continues to provide high-quality services and support to educators, students, and communities throughout our region. Learn more about each board member and the districts they serve below.
Board Members and Their Districts
June 18, 2025
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Mandy Plog Election District: #1 Counties Represented: Box Butte (partial), Sheridan (partial), Scotts Bluff (partial), and Sioux Appointed: 5/20/2025 |
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Patricia Jones Election District: #2 Counties Represented: Box Butte (City of Alliance) Appointed: 1/22/2013 |
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Dr. Caroline Winchester Election District: #2 Counties Represented: Dawes (partial) and Sheridan (partial) Appointed: 4/19/2022 |
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Kim Marx, Vice President Election District: #3 Counties Represented: Cherry, Dawes (partial), Sheridan (partial) Appointed: 1/22/2013 |
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Mark Sinner, Board President Election District: #5 Counties Represented: Scotts Bluff (West) Appointed: 1/12/1995 |
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Raymond Richards Election District: #6 Counties Represented: Scotts Bluff (City of Scottsbluff) (partial) Appointed: 12/13/1990 |
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Dr. Ronda Kinsey Election District: #7 Counties Represented: Scotts Bluff (City of Scottsbluff) (partial) Appointed: 12/19/2023 |
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Scott Marsh Election District: #8 Counties Represented: Scotts Bluff (City of Gering) Appointed: 1/2017 |
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Diane Coon Election District: #9 Counties Represented: Morrill (partial), Scotts Bluff (East), Terrytown Appointed: 5/16/2017 |
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Thomas Millette, Secretary Election District: #10 Counties Represented: Cheyenne (partial), Garden, Keith, Morrill (partial) Seated: 1/1997 |
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Vacant Election District: #11 Counties Represented: Cheyenne (City of Sidney) Appointed: |
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Steve Diemoz Election District: #12 Counties Represented: Banner, Cheyenne (partial), Deuel, Kimball Appointed: 1/22/2013 |
Desira Martin, Treasurer (Appointed)