Oran School Board: Wesley L. Jones

__Name:__ Wesley L Jones Jr

__Age:__ 44

__Place of birth:__ Chaffee Missouri

__Spouse, children's names:__ Wife: Fara Jones

Children: Aubrianna, Lilly, and Jacob

__Occupation:__ Production Scheduler

__Employer:__ Manac Trailers

__Businesses owned, all or part:__ None

__Previous offices held or sought:__ Oran R-III School Board Vice-President

__What is the most important issue facing the Oran School District? What can be done about it?__

It is important for the district to provide students with all of the skills nessesary to become successful adults. Oran school has highly qualified teachers who care about the success of their students. We need to continue supporting our staff and students by keeping the school financially strong. Community support and good decision making is nessesary for that to happen.

__What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office?__

I am a graduate of Oran School and a life long community member of Oran. I'm the father of an elementary, junior high, and high school student that all attend Oran. My wife has been an educator for twenty years. My family and my community involvement helps me to have a good perspective.

__Where do you stand on the issue of Common Core standards?__

It is good to have standards or goals, so that students are able to compete with students from other states across our nation for college placement and career choices. However, it is concerning when the local school does not have input and the ability to determine how to get their own student body to reach those goals.

__Do you think the Oran School District is a good place for teachers to work? Why or why not?__

I believe that Oran R-III is a good place for faculty and staff to work. The school has excellent facilities, competive wages and benefits,and an overall supportive atmosphere.