Key to the District
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The Rialto Unified School District Key to the District award is the highest annual recognition by the Board of Education. The Key to the District was first introduced in 2009. This recognition is presented to an individual (staff member, community member, parent advocate) who has utilized the Body, Soul, and Spirit concept in holistically supporting students, RUSD families, and staff. The prestigious award is handed out to just five recipients each year.
2022
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Mr. Che Wilson, City of Rialto Recreation Programmer
Presented by Board President Mrs. Stephanie E. Lewis
Wednesday, June 8, 2022Mr. Joseph Williams, San Bernardino Valley College Trustee
Presented by Board Member Mr. Joseph W. Martinez
Wednesday, May 4, 2022Ms. Celia Saravia, Parent Volunteer
Presented by Board President Mr. Edgar Montes
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Key to the District Archive
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2019
Mrs. Nancy Sesah-Ibrahimi, Eisenhower High School Career Center Tech.
Presented by Board President Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, December 11, 2019Mr. John Fitzsimmons, Carter High School AP Honors Teacher
Presented by Board Clerk Dina Walker
Wednesday, May 8, 2019Mr. Armando Barton, Elementary Music Specialist
Presented by Vice President Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, April 24, 2019Mrs. Hattie Inge, Parent Volunteer/Founder of Rialto Black History Committee, Inc.
Presented by Board President Edgar Montes
Wednesday, March 26, 2019Mrs. Elsy De La Rosa, Parent Volunteer/Founder of Unidas de Corazon
Presented by Board Member Joseph Ayala
Wednesday, March 26, 2019 -
2018
Mr. Mikal Thompson, Rialto High School MESA/Robotics Teacher
Presented by Board President Joseph W. Martinez
Wednesday, November 14, 2018Mr. Dale Howard, Kolb Middle School Custodian
Presented by Board Vice President Edgar Montes
Wednesday, May 9, 2018Mr. Scott Sparks, Eisenhower High School Principal
Presented by Board Clerk Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, April 25, 2018Dr. Patricia Chavez, Carter High School Principal
Presented by Board President Joseph Martinez
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -
2017
Ms. Deborah Bunger, Rialto High School Teacher
Presented by Board Member Joseph Ayala
Wednesday, December 6, 2017Mrs. Brandii Brunson, Kolb Middle School Teacher
Presented by Board Member Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, October 11, 2017Mrs. Cheryl Decker, Secretary III
Presented by Board Member Edgar Montes
Wednesday, May 17, 2017Mr. Rod Campbell, Rialto Middle School Teacher
Presented by Board Vice President Joseph Martinez
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 -
2016
Ms. Susan Tarbutton, Casey Elementary School Teacher
Presented by Board President Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, December 7, 2016Mrs. Robin McMillon, Preston Elementary School Teacher
Presented by Board Vice President Dina Walker
Wednesday, December 7, 2016Mrs. Stefanie Chamberlain, Eisenhower High School Teacher
Presented by Board Member Joseph Ayala
Wednesday, November 16, 2016Ms. Maria Romano
Presented by Board Member Edgar Montes
Wednesday, May 18, 2016Ms. Juanita Chan
Presented by Board Clerk Joseph W. Martinez
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 -
2015
Mrs. Angela Brantley
Presented by Board Vice President Dina Walker
Wednesday, December 9, 2015Mrs. Wilmer Amina Carter
Presented by Board Member Joseph W. Martinez
Wednesday, November 18, 2015Mrs. Jasmin Valenzuela
Presented by Board Vice President Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, October 21, 2015Ms. Kem Morris
Presented by Board Member Joseph Ayala
Wednesday, May 20, 2015Mrs. Cinde Stone
Presented by Board President Edgar Montes
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 -
2014
Ms. Marisol Rios
Presented by Board Member Joseph Ayala
Wednesday, December 10, 2014Mr. Bill Ralph
Presented by Board Member Nancy G. O'Kelley
Wednesday, December 10, 2014Mrs. Syeda Jafri
Presented by Board President Joanne T. Gilbert
Wednesday, November 12, 2014Mrs. Peggy Wheeler
Presented by Board Clerk Joseph W. Martinez
Wednesday, August 27, 2014Mrs. Neva Hayes
Presented by Board Member Edgar Montes
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 -
2013
Mrs. Elizabeth Moreno, Past PTA and DLAC President
Presented by Board Vice President, Joseph Ayala
December, 2013Dr. Hilarie Dyson, Administrator of Child Development
Presented by Board President, Joanne T. Gilbert
December, 2013Mrs. Kelly Valencia, Locker Room Attendant, Kucera Middle School
Presented by Board Clerk, Joseph Martinez
September, 2013Dr. Edward D'Souza, Senior Director, Professional Development Center
Presented by Board Member, Nancy G. O'Kelley
August, 2013Mr. James Nava, Principal, Casey Elementary
Presented by Board Vice President, Edgar Montes
May, 2013 -
2012
Mr. Curtis T. Winton, Parent Outreach Liaison
Presented by Board Member, Micheal Ridgway
October, 2012Mr. Joe Baca, Jr., Rialto High School Teacher/Rialto City Councilman
Presented by Vice President, Joe Ayala
September, 2012Mrs. Jennette Harper, Senior Director, QEIA, Assessment, GATE, and College Programs
Presented by Board Member, Edgar Montes
May, 2012
Mr. Ernie Carr, Senior Director, QEIA, Assessment, GATE, and College Programs
Presented by Board Member, Joanne T. Gilbert
May, 2012Mr. Charles Grande, Former Eisenhower Teacher
Presented by Board Clerk, Joseph Martinez
January, 2012 -
2011
Mrs. Nancy O'Kelley, Eisenhower High School Principal
Presented by Board Member, Edgar Montes
June, 2011Mrs. Ethel Leathers, Eisenhower High School English Teacher/Cheer Advisor
Presented by Board President, Micheal G. Ridgway
May, 2011Mrs. Alicia Christiansen, Special Education Teacher, Kordyak Elementary
Presented by Board Clerk, Joe Ayala
May, 2011Mr. Rich Day, United Parcel Service, Supervisor
Presented by Board Vice President, Joanne Gilbert
April, 2011 -
2010
Mrs. Michelle Ridgway, Teacher on Special Assignment, Kucera Middle School
Presented by Former Board President, Dr. John R. Kazalunas
December, 2010Ms. Rhonda Kramer, Senior Director, Personnel Services
Presented by Board Member, Joseph Martinez
November, 2010