W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
April 09, 2020
Vol 18, NO. 30
Boyd Elementar y teachers, staf f reconnect with students during parade
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County recommends face coverings Pg. 5
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RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Above: Boyd Elementary School Strategist Sasha Lindblom (second from right) came up with the idea for the parade to show students how much they are loved. Top Right: Myra Vera-Rizo and her children Adan and Bella Vera showing support to Boyd Elementary teachers and staff. By Maryjoy Duncan
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ver two dozen vehicles meandered through a Rialto neighborhood Friday morning steered by Boyd Elementary School teachers and
staff in a spirited show of love to their students, waving and sounding the horn as they drove past.
“When we found out we wouldn’t see our kiddos again for the rest of the school year we wanted
to let them know that we miss them and that we love them and we’re thinking about them,” said Boyd Principal Kaynee Correoso. Boyd
Elementary
School
Strategist Sasha Lindblom who has worked at the school site for 22 years came up with the idea for the parade. Boyd, cont. on next pg.
Water District continues to end shutoffs, adjusts hiring freeze to improve ser vices
Community encouraged to donate blood Pg. 8
Support our local restaurants Pg. 3
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ollowing Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order April 3 that restricts water shutoffs to homes and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors approved a measure that temporarily lifts the hiring freeze for critical vacant positions that will help improve operations and ensure ratepayers continue to have access to safe drinking water. WVWD Board President Channing Hawkins said, “Water is a critical public resource, which means we have to stay vigilant and operational during the coronavirus pandemic to protect West Valley ratepayers, residents and families. This also means filling water operations positions that are essential to delivering safe drinking water.” Governor Newsom signed an executive order that restricts water shutoffs to homes and
small businesses while the State of California responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order also restores water for occupied residences that may have had their water shut off as of March 4, 2020 when the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency. However, WVWD is one of over 100 public and private water systems across California that already voluntarily suspended water shutoffs for non-payment as a result of COVID-19. In addition to these protections, the WVWD is also offering ratepayers experiencing financial hardship the opportunity to apply for a payment plan. The board-approved positions include a supervising water system operator, two lead water system operators, and three water system operators. Earlier this year, the WVWD Board of Directors approved a temporary hiring freeze of personnel to WVWD, cont. on next pg.