The State of Oregon released the school attendance report and we have made great strides.  Officer Olmos, along with OTSD staff have been working hard to improve the numbers at the high school.  Closing the campus and making other modifications have helped quite a bit.

During the 2013-14: 36% of students attended Sandy High School at least 90% of the time. This was a very low number and cause for the changes.

This last school year 2014-15 : 75% of students attended Sandy High School at least 90% of the time. What a great improvement.  While we still have a ways to go, we are happy with the improved numbers.

In October, Officer Sytsma conducted a traffic stop that led to a 6 pound marijuana arrests.  In addition to the marijuana, a large amount of oil and cash were also seized.  We are working with both the District Attorney ad City Attorney to ensure we navigate this new landscape well within the ever changing legal environment.  Well done Officer Sytsma!

Several Officers and the Chief formed a golf team and played at the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation Fundraiser.  We resoundingly and proudly came in last place, but we had great fun supporting a great cause.

Aaron Bayer, Julia Montteith, Scott Coleman and Chief Yamashita spent time this month preparing for a presentation to the Oregon State School Board Association Conference.  We were asked to speak about our “Culture of Safety” and all of the things we were able to accomplish at the OTSD.  We look forward to the presentation and helping other school districts create their own “Culture of Safety”.  The presentation will be made on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 0800 hours.  The conference is held at the Marriott in down town Portland.