Heather Birk (Wauwatosa School District school board At-large, Wisconsin, candidate 2026)
Heather Birk is running for election to the Wauwatosa School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. Birk is on the ballot in the general election on April 7, 2026.
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Biography
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Elections
General election
The general election will occur on April 7, 2026.
General election for Wauwatosa School District school board At-large (4 seats)
The following candidates are running in the general election for Wauwatosa School District school board At-large on April 7, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Heather Birk (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Liz Heimerl-Rolland (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Todd Koehler (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Melissa Lamers (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Christopher K. Merker (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Dan Stemper (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jason Wautier (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Lynne Woehrle (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Endorsements
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- The Heartland Post
- Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Birk's campaign website stated the following:
Guiding Priorities & Areas of Focus
Equity that shows up in outcomes
- Close achievement gaps so all students benefit from progress
- Reduce and eliminate disproportionate discipline of black students, students with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged students
- Remove barriers to participation in school and community programming
If progress only works for some, it isn’t progress!
Culture
- Foster a boardroom and school culture grounded in mutual respect, professionalism, and openness
- Ensure all students, staff, families, and community members have access to the same information; not just a select few
- Create safe, productive ways to raise concerns without fear of retaliation
A healthy organization doesn’t silence concerns; it learns from them!
Community
- Strengthen connections between families and staff, especially those who have historically gone unheard
- Build partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to better support students, families, staff, and the community as a whole
- Recognize that board decisions affect the entire city; not just those with kids in our schools
Education is driven by relationships. A divided community cannot build strong schools.
Communication
- Provide consistent, accurate information
- Ensure expectations, timelines, and impacts are clearly explained
- Reduce confusion by communicating early, frequently, and directly
If people walk away with different understandings, we haven’t communicated clearly enough.
Clarity
- Acknowledge that school district budgets directly impact families, homeowners, renters, and local businesses
- Improve clarity around financial projections, assumptions, and long-term impacts
- Provide an in-depth look at where public funds are being used
Oversight of the use of public resources improves trust, and protects the district and board.
Consistency
- Establish a clear framework for who makes which decisions and how those decisions are evaluated
- Use consistent criteria to review outcomes and adjust when needed
- Maintain strong board oversight to ensure systems are working as intended
Accountability is not an attack; it’s a responsibility.
— Heather Birk's campaign website (March 26, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Email with Wisconsin State Election Commission," March 16, 2026
