San Rafael school board member arrested for alleged sex assault of student

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KGO) -- A San Rafael school board member has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student.

San Rafael police arrested 22-year-old Isai Rodas Tuesday.

Rodas, who is a former paraeducator at Marin's Community School, is accused of sexually assaulting a minor during three separate incidents in 2023.

"Sometimes it has to deal with whether or not the victim feels comfortable with coming forward or when the allegation is learned. But as soon as the Marin County Office of Education learned of the disclosure, they immediately notified us," said Sgt. Justin Graham of the San Rafael Police Department.

Sgt. Graham tells us SRPD began their investigation after the Marin County Office of Education notified them of the alleged sexual assaults.

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In a statement, MCOE told ABC7 News that Rodas worked at Marin's Community School from July 2022 until June 2024.

They also say they learned of the allegations late last week when a staff member made a report.

After leaving his role as paraeducator, Rodas was elected to be a school board member in San Rafael.

Rodas joined the San Rafael Board of Education in December, and he was involved in meetings as recently as this past Monday.

San Rafael City Schools declined our request for an on-camera interview Wednesday, but did provide us with a statement their superintendent sent to their school community.

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In that statement, SRCS says they currently have no knowledge of any misconduct occurring between Rodas and any of their students.

They also say, "The SRCS Administration and Board will work to suspend Mr. Rodas' Board duties for the foreseeable future and pending the outcome of this matter."

San Rafael police say despite Rodas' arrest, their investigation is still ongoing.

Sgt. Graham says they're working closely with the Marin County District Attorney's office.

"In an investigation like this, we take it very seriously and want to be very thorough," he said.

According to police, Rodas has been released from the Marin County Jail after posting bail.