W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
August 27, 2020
Vol 1 8, NO. 50
Rialto school district and par tners tackle malware a t t a c k , i n s t r u c t i o n t e n t a t i v e l y s e t t o r e s u m e A u g. 3 1 By Manny B. Sandoval
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n Friday, August 21, Rialto Unified School District was affected with a malware attack, which led to the district shutting down its entire network and internet immediately after discovering the breach.
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Thousands of RUSD electronic devices issued to students, teachers and staff were possibly affected and all distance learning operations were instantly suspended.
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RUSD partnership in motion. From left: San Bernardino Community College District Trustee Joseph Williams, RUSD Superintendent Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila, Carter High School Principal Dr. Greg Anderson and San Bernardino County Board member and Black Voice Foundation Executive Director Hardy Brown, II, discussed partnership and support regarding the malware attack on RUSD electronic devices.
“Due to the malware attack on Friday, the district’s Information Technology team was forced to suspend the use of any district issued Windows devices, which included laptops, desktops, Surface Pro’s, and Sonic touch displays,” said Syeda Jafri, Communications RUSD Director. “Since this malware is designed to damage our district’s Malware, cont. on next pg.
Rialto City Council reviews 2020-2021 proposed balanced budget By Manny B. Sandoval
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n August 11, Rialto City Council accepted the 2020-2021 proposed budget, inclusive of a balanced budget.
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“The proposed budged is balanced and balanced better than it previously was. It aligns with the council’s principles and community values as well as open and transparent communication. It enhances all current programs and service levels and provides for a significant annual investment in the maintenance of the city’s streets and sidewalks. The surplus is intended to absorb any unforeseen financial impacts resulting from the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic or other economic stressors,” said Stephen Erlandson deputy city manager.
fund has decreased to $101.2 million; inclusive of a $4.1 million decrease.
The 2019-2020 general fund revenue was $105.3 million, while the 2020-2021 general
The 2020-2021 balanced budget includes a decrease in operating expenses of $3.7 million, a
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City council, staff and many of Rialto’s constituents expressed their gratitude and approval of the 2020-2021 balanced budget. $3.4 million decrease in operating transfers and one-time expenditures decrease of $3.7 million, while there is an increase of $6.5 million,” continued Erlandson. Another item included in the
$101.2 million budget is 19 new jobs within the city. Of those 19 new positions, 11 of them are being allocated to the Budget, cont. on next pg.