Oran School Board: Wilfred "Will" Bucher

Name: Wilfred "Will" Bucher

Year of birth: 1949

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau

Spouse, children's names: Wife - Alyce

Daughter - Lesley

Son - Matthew

Son - Paul

Occupation: Certified Public Accountant

Employer: Self-Employed

Businesses owned, all or part: Bucher & Eftink LLC

Previous offices held or sought: Completing 12 years on Oran School Board, the last 4 years as Board President.

What is the most important issue facing the Oran School District?: Like most all other school districts in Missouri, it is finances. We are at a crossroads with tight budgets and less state revenue. Funding the increase to the school foundation formula is a point of debate among state politicians. What should the district do to prepare for a potential shortfall in funding?: We are looking for ways to reduce spending without reducing staff. We are looking for additional ways to cut spending without hurting our faculty and student performances. Our students come first and that is what we are here for.

What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office?: I am a CPA, Certified Public Accountant, and in this capacity, numbers are my business. I examine financial statements and budgets on a daily basis, so I know how to read a set of financial statements. I know what questions to ask and where to look for detailed information about expenses that can and cannot be controlled.