You know you should call 911 in an emergency, but what can you do if you see, hear or know about something that is illegal, or is hurting you or could harm others?

If you're an Amity middle or high school student, it's easy to speak up and get help while staying anonymous. It's Speak Up, and it's the right thing to do. Taking a few seconds to fire off a text or leave a voice message could prevent a suicide or fight, get illegal drugs or weapons off your school campus, or a stop a bully who has been harassing you or other students.

SPEAK UP WITHOUT SAYING A WORD: Use Speak Up to either text or leave a voice message to report bullying, drug possession, crime and other school or community safety concerns.

Bethany’s Student Contact: 203-404-6740

Orange’s Student Contact: 203-404-6741

HS’s Student Contact: 203-936-6784
 

Please be sure that if there is an emergency, you contact 911.
Call 988 for free and confidential emotional support if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress

*Disclaimer: It is not the intention of this program to provide any emergency response or services. There is no guarantee of when the tips will be monitored. Administrators will respond to Speak Up as promptly as possible and you can anticipate that all information will be reviewed by an administrator within four business days.

An employee or interested citizen who suspects fraud, impropriety or irregularity shall immediately report the suspicions to the Superintendent or Board Chairperson as appropriate. The Board Chairperson shall immediately inform the full Board.

If the suspicion of fraud has to do with senior management, the complaint must be made to the Board Chairperson. The Superintendent or designee shall have primary responsibility for any necessary investigations, in coordination with legal counsel and other internal or external departments and agencies as appropriate. Employees or interested citizens may report their suspicions by using the link below.

Fraud, financial improprieties or irregularities include, but are not limited to:

1. Forgery or unauthorized alteration of any document or account belonging to the District.

2. Forgery or unauthorized alteration of a check, bank draft or any other financial document.

3. Misappropriation of funds, securities, supplies or other assets.

4. Impropriety in the handling of money or reporting of financial transactions.

5. Profiteering as a result of insider information of District information or activities.

6. Disclosing confidential and/or proprietary information to outside parties.

7. Accepting or seeking anything of material value from contractors, vendors, or persons providing services to the District.

8. Destroying, removing or inappropriately using of records, furniture, fixtures or equipment.

9. Failing to provide financial records to authorized state or local entities.

10. Any other dishonest or fraudulent act.

The Superintendent or designee shall investigate reports of fraudulent activity in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. All employees involved in the investigation shall be advised to keep information about the investigation confidential.

If an investigation substantiates the occurrence of a fraudulent activity, the Superintendent shall issue a report to the Board of Education. The final disposition of the matter and any decision to file a criminal complaint or to refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement and/or regulatory agency for independent investigation shall be made in consultation with the Board Chairperson and legal counsel. The result of the investigation shall not be disclosed to or discussed with anyone other than those individuals with a legitimate right to know.

Important

• The Fraud Tip line should be used to report unlawful practice or acts that are contrary to the Amity Board of Education Policies. Issues that can be grieved according to union contracts should not be reported through the hotline.
• Reports can be anonymous, but the investigation may be compromised with an inability to confirm allegations.
• False allegations will not be tolerated nor the harassment or victimization of the individual who makes a complaint.

Make a report

Please provide as much detail in your report as possible, including who, what, where, and when the act occurred. You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your report if you include your email address.