Kirk is a photojournalist for the Lincoln Herald newspaper. He also works as a musician, playing the organ for his church, acting in local theater, and singing with the downtown carolers. 

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Kirk Herbertson volunteer's as a photojournalist for the Lincoln Herald newspaper.

Kirk is currently a member of the Lincoln County Board of Education. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

For Candidate Kirk Herbertson on Issue school-services-resources: Supports increased funding for choir and band programs.

Wants increased funding for choir and band programs.

- Wants increased funding for choir and band programs.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports advocacy for special needs students.

- Supports advocacy for special needs students.

Access to Education

As of January 2, 2026, Kirk Herbertson did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

School Curriculum

For Candidate Kirk Herbertson on Issue student-wellbeing:  
Advocates for hiring enough teachers to ensure special needs students receive the attention they deserve.

Advocates for hiring enough teachers to "ensure special needs students receive the attention they deserve."

- Advocates for hiring enough teachers to "ensure special needs students receive the attention they deserve."

Student Wellbeing

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Kirk Herbertson

Kirk volunteer's as a photojournalist for the Lincoln Herald newspaper.

As of January 2, 2026, Kirk Herbertson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 