W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 23, NO. 29
March 13, 2025
RUSD Board Appoints Dr. Judy White as New Interim Superintendent Amid Safety Concerns
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RUSD Board President Dr. Stephanie E. Lewis announcing Dr. Judy White as the new interim superintendent.
By Christopher Salazar
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he Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Judy White, a retired Riverside County superintendent, as its interim superintendent, marking the latest shift in the district’s ongoing leadership overhaul. In a contentious 3-2 vote on Thursday, Feb. 27, board members Dr. Stephanie E. Lewis, Joseph Martinez, and Dakira Williams backed White’s appointment, while Edgar Montes and Evelyn
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Dominguez opposed it. White will replace Dr. Edward D’Souza, who had been serving in the interim role following the administrative leave and subsequent firing of Superintendent Cuauhtemoc Avila. White’s appointment comes as the district navigates a period of uncertainty, with leadership disputes and legal threats. Avila, who served as superintendent for nine years, was placed on leave in May 2024. Last week, the board voted unanimously to terminate his contract following allegations of sexual harassment made by Patricia Chavez, a district employee.
White brings decades of educational leadership to the position. She was the first Black and first female superintendent of Riverside County, serving from 2017 until her retirement in 2020. Under her leadership, Riverside County achieved a graduation rate exceeding 90%—a first for any California county with more than 25,000 students. Prior to that, White led the Moreno Valley Unified School District for six years and spent 32 years as a teacher, principal, and RUSD, cont. on next pg.
Rochelle Clayton Legal Complaint Alleges Corruption, Retaliation, and Document Tampering in San Bernardino City Hall
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Sonia Carvalho watches during the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and re-elected San Bernardino City Council members on December 18, 2024.
By Manny Sandoval
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bombshell legal complaint leaked to Inland Empire Community News exposes an alleged deeprooted culture of corruption, manipulation of investigations, and retaliation within San Bernardino’s city government. The
complaint, authored by former Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton and leaked by a credible but anonymous source, details explosive allegations against top city officials, including document tampering, unethical hiring practices, intimidation, and the suppression of critical information. The document, which surfaced just hours
before the Wednesday, March 5, 2025, City Council meeting, paints a damning picture of misconduct at the highest levels, alleging a coordinated effort by city attorneys, councilmembers, and senior officials to control investigations, silence dissent, and protect their own interests. Corruption cont. on next pg.