School Threats FAQs

Due to the recent school shootings in Parkland, Florida and Aztec, New Mexico, as well as a number of threats at schools across the nation, including here in the Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS), we have received a number of questions regarding safety and security. We created this FAQ page to help parents and families find answers to their questions. Please contact Oralia Ochoa, the administrative assistant for the community engagement department, if you do not find answers to your questions here. She can be reached at (505) 467-2590 or oochoa@sfps.k12.nm.us. She will ensure that the appropriate District personnel will provide you with the information you need.

Santa Fe Public Schools

School Threats FAQs

What security measures are currently in place?

Is SFPS currently implementing any upgrades to its security measures?

Is SFPS considering any further security measures?

Is there anyone monitoring the safety and security of our schools on a regular and formal basis?

Are staff members trained in active shooter drills?

What happens when SFPS discovers a threat?

Why doesn’t SFPS close school every time there is a perceived threat?

How does SFPS communicate with parents when there is a threat?

If an incident does occur at school, how will it be communicated to parents and family members and what should they do?

Why does SFPS send robo calls to parents and families early in the morning before a perceived threat is even substantiated? This is very alarming.

Is it possible to notify all SFPS parents and family members in the District of threats that are happening in the District, regardless of location of the threat?

What happens to a student who makes a threat?

What can parents and family members do to help keep our schools safe?

What can students do to help keep our schools safe?

Why is the District changing the leadership of the School Safety and Security Department?