P2 THE SPOKESMAN • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
Increasing diversity in the teacher ranks
PET OF THE WEEK
school districts, for example — to diver-
sify the teacher workforce and eliminate
barriers that prevent teachers from diverse
backgrounds from carving pathways in
education.
Right now, about 24% of Redmond
School District’s student population iden-
tifies as people of color. Approximately 6%
of our teachers and administrators identify
as such. We’d like our district’s workforce
to look more like our student population
— it’s a benefit to students when they see
teachers who look like them and who may
have shared life experiences.
The goal of the grant is to increase the
diversity in our educator group, and in or-
der to do that, Redmond’s grant funding
will be used to support existing teachers of
color furthering their education — helping
pay for tuition, licensure and other costs to
obtain a master’s degree.
The funds will also provide opportuni-
ties for classified employees to obtain their
teaching degrees. And in order to encour-
age more diverse teachers in the pipeline,
the district plans to create a cadet program
with Central Oregon Community College
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BY SHEILA MILLER
Redmond School District Public Information Officer
A
teacher shortage has quietly taken
root around the country, and the
COVID-19 pandemic sure hasn’t
helped that ongoing issue. We value our
teachers, and we know having great teach-
ers who love what they
do and who are highly
skilled are a vital part of a
successful school district.
We have great teach-
ers, and we want more
of them. As a step along
that path, this year the
Sheila Miller
Oregon Department of
Education and the Ed-
ucator Advancement Council awarded
grants of nearly $7 million to 26 school
districts, community colleges and univer-
sities around Oregon. In Central Oregon,
the High Desert Education Service District
received funds to benefit the Redmond
School District, as well as Sisters and
Crook County schools.
The grant seeks to help regional and lo-
cal partnerships — between colleges and
“Helping people who live in this
community grow and become future
teachers and leaders of the Redmond
School District is good for our students
and good for our schools.”
— Redmond Superintendent Charan Cline
for high schoolers interested in the teach-
ing profession, and a mentor program that
will support them.
“Helping people who live in this com-
munity grow and become future teachers
and leaders of the Redmond School Dis-
trict is good for our students and good for
our schools,” Superintendent Charan Cline
said. “We want a diverse workforce that is
committed to the long-term social health
of our community.”
The district believes that by removing
financial and other barriers for individuals
of color who want to be teachers, we can
soon have that diverse workforce we seek,
and our students will benefit.
NEWS BRIEFING
More than $13,000 worth of tools stolen
at Sisters equipment rental store
Three people arrested in connection
to Circle K robbery, stabbing
More than $13,000 in equipment was sto-
len from the Sisters Rental equipment store
Wednesday night, and Deschutes County Sher-
iff’s Office deputies are searching for two men.
Deputies went to the site of the burglary
Thursday morning and were told two men
broke through the store’s glass door and stole
chain saws and a concrete saw, according to a
sheriff’s office press release.
The press release said authorities are looking
for two Latino men in their late 20s to early 30s,
and states that the pair allegedly drove a newer
white Honda Civic with unknown license plates
to the scene. The two men wore masks during
the burglary, the release states.
If you have information about the burglary,
deputies are encouraging the public to call the
sheriff’s office at 541-693-6911.
Three people were arrested Saturday night
in connection to a robbery and stabbing at the
Chevron Circle K on U.S. Highway 97 earlier
in the day, Redmond Police said in a prepared
statement.
Abraham Sandoval Ruiz, 24, of Central Ore-
gon; Brandon Petri, 21, of Bend; and Meahgan
Webb, 31, of Madras, are being held at the De-
schutes County jail, police said.
Police say the three suspects entered the Cir-
cle K about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, each wearing
masks. They attempted to reach the cash register
and one of them stabbed an employee multi-
ple times, police said. The employee, a 27-year-
old Redmond woman, was transported to St.
Charles Redmond with serious injuries. Police
said Sunday she was recovering.
Police were told about 9:35 p.m. Saturday
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
This image from a video surveillance camera shows
one of the two men who the Deschutes County Sher-
iff’s Office says robbed Sisters Rental on March 24.
Sandoval Ruiz
Petri
Webb
that the suspects had driven to the Redmond
Walmart. When approached by police, the sus-
pects drove off, leading officers on a chase.
Officers used tire deflating devices to slow the
suspects, who had driven south on Highway 97
before turning west onto SW Tomahawk Ave-
nue. Their car became disabled in a field, where
officers arrested the three suspects.
The suspects face an array of charges, includ-
ing first-degree robbery and first degree assault,
police said.
— Staff reports
POLICE & FIRE REPORT
The Spokesman will update items in the Police
Log when such a request is received. Any new
information, such as the dismissal of charges
or acquittal, must be verifiable. For more
information, call 541-548-2185.
Redmond Police Department
March 15
Burglary — A suspect was arrested on suspicion
of burglary at 7:39 a.m. in the 1700 block of SW
Pumice Avenue, and was also charged with
criminal trespass, unlawful entry to a vehicle,
coercion and menacing, and was arrested on two
in-state warrants.
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 2:52 p.m. in the 2300 block of SW
Yew Court.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
10:17 a.m. in the 900 block of SW First Street.
2:08 p.m. in the 500 block of SE Black Butte
Boulevard.
4:48 p.m. in the 800 block of NW Cedar Avenue.
Vehicle crash — An accident with injury was
reported at 8:08 p.m. in the area of SW Odem
Medo Road and S. U.S. Highway 97.
March 16
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 3:14 p.m. in the 3900 block of SW
25th Place.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
2:52 a.m. in the 2000 block of SW Timber Avenue.
10:23 a.m. in the 500 block of NE Negus Loop.
9:28 p.m. in the 900 block of SW 27th Street.
March 17
Criminal mischief — Acts of criminal mischief
were reported at:
11:16 a.m. in the 600 block of SW Rimrock Way.
7:22 p.m. in the 500 block of NE Apache Circle.
DUII — Joshua Anthony Roberts, 19, of Redmond
was arrested on suspicion of driving under the
influence of intoxicants at 9:04 p.m. in the 300
CROSSWORD
block of SW Rimrock Way, and was also charged
with reckless driving, reckless endangering and
fleeing or attempt to elude a police officer.
Theft — A theft was reported at 10:53 p.m. in the
3600 block of SW 21st Place.
Unauthorized use — A vehicle was reported
stolen at 1:18 p.m. in the 2800 block of SW Indian
Circle.
March 18
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 2:05 p.m. in the 2900 block of SW
Canal Boulevard.
Hit-and-run — A hit-and-run incident was
reported at 2:22 p.m. in the 700 block of NE Oak
Place.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
8:21 a.m. in the 300 block of NW Birch Avenue.
10:20 a.m. in the 300 block of NW Quince Avenue.
2:29 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane.
Vehicle crashes — Noninjury accidents were
reported at:
2:14 p.m. in the area of SW Highland Avenue and
U.S. Highway 97.
2:35 p.m. in the area of NW 19th Street and NW
Ivy Avenue.
March 19
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
2:53 p.m. in the 2200 block of SW 21st Street.
3:03 p.m. in the 1000 block of NW Sixth Street.
8:58 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane.
March 20
Vehicle crash — An accident with injury was
reported at 10:17 a.m. in the area of E. Antler
Avenue and NE Ninth Street.
March 21
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the 700 block of NW
Seventh Street.
Hit-and-run — A hit-and-run incident was
reported at 1:20 p.m. in the 800 block of SW Sixth
Street.
SUDOKU
Redmond Fire Runs
March 15
2:42 a.m. Trash or rubbish fire, contained, 2631 NW
Cedar Ave.
11:40 a.m. Authorized controlled burning, 2400
SW 79th St.
March 18
8:39 a.m. Cooking fire, confined to container, 1644
B Ave., Terrebonne.
4:19 p.m. Natural vegetation fire, 10890 NW
Kingwood Dr.
March 19
10:12 a.m. Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill,
1313 SW Canal Blvd.
3:17 p.m. Barkdust fire, 1250 Southwest Veterans
Way.
March 20
12:12 p.m. Natural vegetation fire, 3342 SW
Helmholtz Way.
March 15-21: 86 Medical aid or transfer calls
WEATHER
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HIGH
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Sunny
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PRECIP
Monday, March 22
53
30
0
Tuesday, March 23
52
15*
0
Wednesday, March 24
49
25
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Thursday, March 25
48
25
0.01
Friday, March 26
60
17
0
Saturday, March 27
71
24
0
Sunday, March 28
68
25
T
Precipitation to date this year: 1.17 inches
* = daily record
National Weather Service broadcasts a re on 162.50 mhz.
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