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Diane Narlock
Diane Narlock is the former at-large representative on the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District school board in Wisconsin. First elected in 2014, Narlock lost a re-election campaign in the at-large general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Narlock is a graduate of West Milwaukee High School. She serves as a secretary for AFSCME District Council 48. Narlock and her husband, Joe, have two children and two grandchildren.[1]
Elections
2017
Three of the nine seats on the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District school board were up for at-large general election on April 4, 2017. In their bids for re-election to the board, incumbents Dan Bailey, Diane Narlock, and Gail Radonski ran against challengers Brian Keller and Noah Leigh.[2] Bailey won re-election to the board, and Keller and Leigh won the other two seats on the ballot.[3]
Results
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, At-large General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Noah Leigh |
22.73% | 4,455 |
| Brian Keller |
22.61% | 4,431 |
| Dan Bailey Incumbent |
18.51% | 3,627 |
| Diane Narlock Incumbent | 18.23% | 3,573 |
| Gail Radonski Incumbent | 17.92% | 3,513 |
| Total Votes | 19,599 | |
| Source: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, "School Board Election Results," accessed April 19, 2017 | ||
Funding
Narlock filed an exemption statement detailing she would not spend or receive more than $2,000 toward her campaign. Because of this, she did not have to file additional campaign finance reports.[4]
Endorsements
Narlock was endorsed by the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans.[5][6]
2014
Diane Narlock ran against Gail Radonski, Kristi Bonaparte and Dan Bailey in the general election on April 1, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Dan Bailey Incumbent |
26.9% | 2,645 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gail Radonski Incumbent |
26.3% | 2,587 | |
| Nonpartisan | Diane Narlock |
25.8% | 2,537 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kristi Bonaparte Incumbent | 20.5% | 2,021 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.5% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 9,839 | |||
| Source: Information submitted to Ballotpedia through e-mail from LaVonne Kirchner on May 12, 2014. | ||||
Funding
Narlock did not report any contributions or expenditures to the school district office.[7] State law allows candidates to claim exempt status from campaign finance reporting if contributions and expenditures do not exceed $1,000 during a calendar year.[8]
Endorsements
Narlock did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.
Campaign themes
2017
Narlock participated in a survey conducted by the Greenfield West Allis Now. The questions provided by the Greenfield West Allis Now appear bolded, and Narlock's responses follow below.
School discipline has been raised as a concern, what do you think might be done to keep better order in the classroom?
| “ | Set high expectations for staff and student behavior, and adopt supportive, instructional, and therapeutic approaches to school climate and discipline that do not hinge on exclusionary discipline. Every student deserves to learn—and every educator deserves to teach in a safe school.[9] | ” |
| —Diane Narlock (March 20, 2017)[10] | ||
School achievement is another concern; do you support any initiatives in that area?
| “ | Not all students learn at the same pace and not all styles work for every student, we need to figure out what works best for each child, whether it is traditional or next generation learning we need to find the balance and engage them to reach their full potential.[9] | ” |
| —Diane Narlock (March 20, 2017)[10] | ||
Aside from those two issues, do you think the schools need to take a new approach in any area, or is the board on the right track and why?
| “ | I believe we are heading in the right direction, but there is a lot of work to be done. We must focus on fiscal responsibility and stress open communication. I would like to continue to be a part of the strategic planning we started to achieve our district goals.[9] | ” |
| —Diane Narlock (March 20, 2017)[10] | ||
2014
Narlock explained her reasons for running in 2014 in an interview with West Allis Now:
| “ |
We need to strive for academic excellence for all students. Continuing technology in the classroom is imperative. We must all focus on fiscal responsibility, end rubber stamping issues and stress open communications for everyone. I am concerned about our children's future and would like the opportunity to make a difference in the district by serving on the School Board. I will devote my time to listen. Not only to the parents, but to every taxpayer in our community. I will be your voice for the future.[9] |
” |
| —West Allis Now (2014)[1] | ||
See also
- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, Wisconsin
- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District elections (2017)
- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 West Allis Now, "General election voters guide for West Allis-West Milwaukee School Board," March 18, 2014
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Suzette Zimmerman," January 4, 2017
- ↑ West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, "School Board Election Results," accessed April 19, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Suzette Zimmerman, Executive Assistant to the Board and the Superintendent of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District," March 28, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin AFL-CIO, "Spring Election Endorsed Candidates," March 9, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, "WIARA Spring Election Endorsements," March 17, 2017
- ↑ Information submitted through email from LaVonne Kirchner on April 23, 2014.
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Campaign Finance Overview: Local Candidates," May 2010
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Greenfield West Allis Now, "West Allis School Board candidates differ on discipline," March 20, 2017
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District elections in 2017 | |
| Milwaukee County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Dan Bailey • Incumbent, Diane Narlock • Incumbent, Gail Radonski • Brian Keller • Noah Leigh |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
| 2014 West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Elections | |
| West Allis, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 1, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Dan Bailey • Kristi Bonaparte • Diane Narlock • Gail Radonski |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
