The district encourages informal resolution of all complaints, concerns and grievance, when possible. Complaints, concerns or grievances should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible level. However, where the informal process has not resulted in satisfactory resolution of a complaint, concern or grievance, all individuals are encouraged to formally address their grievances, without fear of retaliation. Please see the resources below to understand more.
Inclusive Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools is made up of many diverse learners from different cultures and backgrounds. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive learning environments where students feel welcomed and where differences are respected and valued.
If you have any concerns or questions about diversity, equity, or inclusion in the district, please contact Inclusive Schools Director Andrea Determan at a.determan@laschools.net.
You can also report any concerns anonymously here.
Report a Concern
The School District strictly prohibits offensive conduct, such as violence, threats, name-calling, bullying, cyber bullying, harassment, intimidation, or criminal acts, and other target based misconduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for students, regardless of motive or reason.
No person shall be subject to reprisals for good faith reporting, or participating in the investigation, of a potential violation of this policy.
No employee or student may knowingly give false reports or information under this policy.
The School District encourages anyone who is a target of such physical or verbal misconduct to report such claims. We appreciate you taking time to fill this out. Los Alamos Public Schools believes in creating safe environments for all students, and this is one important step in that process.
To report a concern or grievance:Discrimination
Los Alamos Public School’s programs, activities, and practices will be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, genetic information; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
District Compliance Officers
The district designates the individual(s) identified below as the employee(s) responsible for coordinating the district’s efforts to comply with state and federal civil rights laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and to answer inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies.
Employee
Director of Human Resources
P.O. Box 90, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Title IX as related to athletics
LAHS Athletics Director
1300 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544
All others including ADA/504
Assistant Superintendent
P.O. Box 90, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Reporting Discrimination
Any person, including students, employees, clients, contractors, or members of the public who feels that they have been discriminated against by the Los Alamos Public Schools on the basis of disabilities, may use the grievance procedure. Every effort should be made to resolve problems at the school or district level.
Any student who feels that they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination described in District Policy 5130 is strongly encouraged to immediately contact the site administrator or compliance officer. In addition, any student or employee who observes any such incident is strongly encouraged to report the incident to the site administrator or compliance officer, whether or not the alleged victim files a report.
Any person who feels aggrieved by an action of the Los Alamos Public Schools should submit a written formal grievance of the incident.
To file a grievance with the District, click here.
New Mexico Anti-Racism Hotline
The State of New Mexico Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Hotline was established as a requirement of the Black Education Act, passed in the Legislature's 2021 New Mexico General Session. Students, families, and community members can report school-based incidents of racism, injustice, or discrimination against anyone.
For more information on the Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Hotline or to report an incident:
- Call: (833) 485-1335
- Email: ARAO.Hotline@state.nm.
us - Report Incident: Online Incident Report FormExternal link
Parent Grievance
If you have a grievance, we welcome your constructive criticism with the expectation that any concern will be resolved at the point of origin.
Please provide written documentation describing dissatisfaction, when proceeding to the next level.
Resolution Process
Level 1: Teacher/Employee
Talk with the staff member to resolve the issue.
Level 2: Principal/Supervisor
If you are not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level 1, you may notify the principal in writing or fill out an online report with the District here. The principal or other administrator will have five (5) workdays to seek a satisfactory resolution of the problem and give a formal answer to the parent. If the parent is not satisfied with the formal answer, the parent may begin the formal grievance procedure.
Formal Grievance
Level 1:
Within five (5) work days after the staff member’s formal answer, the parent can put their grievance in writing to the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Accountability. The written grievance should be addressed to the Assistant Superintendent, Los Alamos Public Schools, 2075 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 or you can complete the grievance online here.
Within ten (10) workdays from receipt of the grievance, the Assistant Superintendent shall hold a conference with the aggrieved person or render a written resolution related to the grievance.
Level 2:
In the event that either the aggrieved person or the staff member is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level 1, they may request a hearing before the Superintendent, Los Alamos Public Schools, 2075 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544. Within ten (10) workdays from receipt of the grievance, the Superintendent shall hold a conference with the aggrieved person or render a written resolution related to the grievance. Level 2 hearings will end the grievance process except for those cases involving a long-term suspension or expulsion.
Level 3:
In the event that either the aggrieved person or the staff member is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Level 2, and the case involves a long-term suspension or expulsion, they may request the Superintendent to schedule a hearing before the Los Alamos School Board at its next regular meeting. The School Board will determine if the hearing is to be open or closed.