Communication Regarding SRCS Board Member

Dear San Rafael City Schools Community,

I am writing to share about a difficult and serious matter. Today, the San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) arrested Isai Rodas, a former Marin Community School (MCS) employee, for an alleged inappropriate physical relationship with a minor who previously attended MCS. MCS is a program within the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE). Although Mr. Rodas never worked for SRCS, he is currently a member of the SRCS Board of Education, having joined in December 2024. Below is a communication from the SRPD related to the situation.

The safety of our students is paramount. We take all reports of misconduct involving District representatives with the utmost seriousness. At this time, we have no knowledge of any misconduct involving SRCS students, and we will continue to fully cooperate with the SRPD and MCOE's investigations. The SRCS Administration and Board will work to suspend Mr. Rodas' Board duties for the foreseeable future and pending the outcome of this matter.

If you or your child need to report suspected sexual abuse, please contact the SRPD at 415-485-3000. If something has happened involving your child or another student, please contact law enforcement at the number above as well as SRCS at 415-492-3233. A list of mental health resources is linked here for those who need support.

We recognize the trust families and the community place in us and we are fully committed to taking all necessary steps to protect and support our students and staff.

Sincerely,

Carmen Diaz Ghysels
Superintendent 

San Rafael Police Department
Former Para-Educator Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student

San Rafael, CA – Today, San Rafael Police Detectives arrested Isai Nicodemo Rodas, a 22-year-old San Rafael resident, for sexually assaulting a student.  The investigation determined that the incidents occurred in late 2023.  Rodas has been booked into the Marin County Jail for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, officials with the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) notified the San Rafael Police Department of a sexual assault between Rodas and a student.  MCOE staff immediately reported the incident after the disclosure was made as part of properly following California’s law regarding mandated reporting.

During a coordinated investigation, it was learned that Rodas initiated inappropriate contact with a student in late 2023 while employed as a para-educator, a role similar to that of a teacher’s assistant, at Marin’s Community School in San Rafael.  The inappropriate contact escalated to at least three separate incidents of sexual assault that occurred offsite from the school campus.  At the time, Rodas was 20 years old, and the victim was 16 years old. Rodas separated from MCOE in June of 2024.
 
While Rodas never worked for San Rafael City Schools (SRCS), he is currently a member of the SRCS Board of Education, having joined in December 2024.  Currently, we have no knowledge of any misconduct involving SRCS students. SRCS Administration and Board will work to suspend Mr. Rodas' Board duties for the foreseeable future, pending the outcome of this matter.

SRCS, MCOE, and SRPD are committed to protecting our student population and will continue to work together to ensure this goal.

As a result of the investigation, Rodas was arrested and booked into the Marin County Jail for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

The identity of the victim in this case is confidential, and assistance services and resources have been provided.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call San Rafael Police at (415) 485-3000. Tips can also be made online at http://www.srpd.org/tips.

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