How to Report:
Anonymous Reporting
School community members can anonymously report concerns through the "See Something, Say Something" website and app. https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/
By taking a comprehensive, evidence-informed, and sustainable approach to ending school shootings and other forms of violence, "Say Something" works with schools and youth-serving organizations to:
Strengthen relationships between youth and adults.
Equip educators with flexible training options, materials, and resources.
Empower youth to co-create, lead, and advocate for safer schools by centering youth voices in developing and implementing solutions.
Strengthen relationships between youth and adults.
Equip educators with flexible training options, materials, and resources.
Empower youth to co-create, lead, and advocate for safer schools by centering youth voices in developing and implementing solutions.
Title IX
Title IX Notification
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in all educational programs and activities, such as athletic programs and extra-curricular activities. The law’s intent is to ensure that people are not sexually harassed or discriminated against based on gender in any educational program or activity operated by the School. Title IX protects all participants in the School’s educational programs and activities including students, employees and job applicants.
THE SCHOOL’S POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AND PROVIDE FOR GRIEVANCE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.
The School does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence in all of the programs or activities that it operates. The School’s Governing Council has adopted a formal policy addressing the requirements of Title IX as well as a Title IX Grievance Complaint Procedure. These policies and procedures apply to students as well as employees.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT OR TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY RIGHTS?
Employees or students who believe they have been discriminated against or sexually harassed should contact the School’s Title IX Coordinator who can be reached at:
Alli Heneghan
Title IX Coordinator
410 W. 10th St., Silver City, NM 88061
[email protected]
575-538-2547
Student Complaints may also be filed with the United States Department – Office for Civil Rights:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Employees Complaints may also be filed with the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau or the United States Equal Opportunity Commission:
New Mexico Human Rights Division
1595 Pacheco St., Suite 103
Santa Fe, NM 87505
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Filing-a-Charge-of-Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
505 Marquette Avenue, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination
HOW TO FILE A TITLE IX SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT
First, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX Coordinator will provide you with the information you need to file a written complaint or will be available for you to talk about your concerns even if you only want to make a report about yourself or someone else.
Your report or complaint will be written down and if you want to proceed in a formal manner you will be asked to sign and file a Formal Complaint and to follow the School’s Title IX Grievance and Complaint Procedure.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOOL DO WITH YOUR COMPLAINT?
The School will process the Formal Complaint according to the School’s Title IX Grievance Complaint Procedures.
You will be kept informed by the Title IX Coordinator of the progress of the Investigation.
You will be contacted by the Title IX Coordinator to discuss your complaint and to discuss Supportive Measures to help you continue your school programs and/or activities without further sexual discrimination or sexual harassment.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in all educational programs and activities, such as athletic programs and extra-curricular activities. The law’s intent is to ensure that people are not sexually harassed or discriminated against based on gender in any educational program or activity operated by the School. Title IX protects all participants in the School’s educational programs and activities including students, employees and job applicants.
THE SCHOOL’S POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AND PROVIDE FOR GRIEVANCE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.
The School does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence in all of the programs or activities that it operates. The School’s Governing Council has adopted a formal policy addressing the requirements of Title IX as well as a Title IX Grievance Complaint Procedure. These policies and procedures apply to students as well as employees.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT OR TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY RIGHTS?
Employees or students who believe they have been discriminated against or sexually harassed should contact the School’s Title IX Coordinator who can be reached at:
Alli Heneghan
Title IX Coordinator
410 W. 10th St., Silver City, NM 88061
[email protected]
575-538-2547
Student Complaints may also be filed with the United States Department – Office for Civil Rights:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Employees Complaints may also be filed with the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau or the United States Equal Opportunity Commission:
New Mexico Human Rights Division
1595 Pacheco St., Suite 103
Santa Fe, NM 87505
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Filing-a-Charge-of-Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
505 Marquette Avenue, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination
HOW TO FILE A TITLE IX SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT
First, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX Coordinator will provide you with the information you need to file a written complaint or will be available for you to talk about your concerns even if you only want to make a report about yourself or someone else.
Your report or complaint will be written down and if you want to proceed in a formal manner you will be asked to sign and file a Formal Complaint and to follow the School’s Title IX Grievance and Complaint Procedure.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOOL DO WITH YOUR COMPLAINT?
The School will process the Formal Complaint according to the School’s Title IX Grievance Complaint Procedures.
You will be kept informed by the Title IX Coordinator of the progress of the Investigation.
You will be contacted by the Title IX Coordinator to discuss your complaint and to discuss Supportive Measures to help you continue your school programs and/or activities without further sexual discrimination or sexual harassment.
Waste Fraud and Abuse
Reporting Waste, Fraud & Abuse
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits,
investigations, and inspections of educational programs and operations, and has criminal investigators nationwide who conduct investigations of fraudulent schemes targeting the Department’s funds and/or programs. OIG is responsible for protecting the integrity of Federal education programs administered by the Department, ensuring vital funds are used for allowable and intended purposes and in accordance with all applicable requirements. Title IX, Section 9203 of Every Student Succeeds Act requires the Department’s OIG hotline contact information be publicly posted so that any individual who observes, detects, or suspects improper use of taxpayer funds can easily report such improper use.
Click here to access the OIG’s webpage
Click here to report abuse
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits,
investigations, and inspections of educational programs and operations, and has criminal investigators nationwide who conduct investigations of fraudulent schemes targeting the Department’s funds and/or programs. OIG is responsible for protecting the integrity of Federal education programs administered by the Department, ensuring vital funds are used for allowable and intended purposes and in accordance with all applicable requirements. Title IX, Section 9203 of Every Student Succeeds Act requires the Department’s OIG hotline contact information be publicly posted so that any individual who observes, detects, or suspects improper use of taxpayer funds can easily report such improper use.
Click here to access the OIG’s webpage
Click here to report abuse
Restorative Practices
The school uses restorative practices. Restorative practices in schools are an approach to discipline and community-building that focuses on repairing harm, strengthening relationships, and fostering a positive school climate. Here are the key aspects of restorative practices in schools:
Core Principles
Core Principles
- Restorative practices are based on the following core principles:
- Building and maintaining healthy relationships
- Fostering mutual understanding and empathy
- Encouraging accountability and responsibility
- Repairing harm rather than solely punishing offenses
- Involving all affected parties in resolving conflicts
General Concerns
If you have general concerns, please reach out to the school director:
Hannah Wecks
[email protected]
575-538-2547 ext. 5600
Complaints and concerns are logged and shared with the Governing Council.
If you you have concerns regarding the school director, please reach out to the Governing Council Chair, Harry Browne [email protected]
Hannah Wecks
[email protected]
575-538-2547 ext. 5600
Complaints and concerns are logged and shared with the Governing Council.
If you you have concerns regarding the school director, please reach out to the Governing Council Chair, Harry Browne [email protected]
