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Employee tells Novato Unified board her safety has been compromised, urges action
Summary
Desiree Vidal told the board she has experienced targeted harassment, including disclosure of personal information to an ex‑partner, verbal and physical assaults, and a lack of workplace support; she asked the district what steps it will take to protect her as an employee.
Desiree Vidal used the public-comment period to say she has faced prolonged, targeted harassment that has affected her safety, family relationships and mental health. She told the board her personal information — including the make of her car — was disclosed to an ex‑partner, that strangers took photos of her and sent them to the ex‑partner, and that she has been "spit on, verbally abused, and physically assaulted." Vidal said she purchased a body camera for "$600 so I can prove my reality" and asked the board, "What are you gonna do? What steps will you take to protect me as an employee of this district?"
Board chair thanked the speaker and moved to the next agenda item; the board did not respond during the comment period, and the chair reminded commenters that the district's staff would follow up within two business days. The transcript records the board's procedure that staff will respond to public commenters within two business days and that student and employee privacy matters cannot be discussed during public comment.
