Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

New York State enacted legislation effective July 1, 2012 titled The Dignity for All Students Act. This legislation is intended to to provide students in public schools an educational environment free from discrimination and harassment. It protects against all forms of harassment, particularly those based on a student's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. 

For more information please refer to:
Plainedge DASA Policy



Dignity for All Students Act Coordinators

To provide assistance with The Dignity for All Students Act, there are designated DASA Coordinators at each building. They serve as the information source and liaison for each building with regard to the legislation. Please find their contact information below. 


Sara Azizollahoff - (516) 992 - 7600
All Elementary Schools

Jennifer Thearle - (516) 992 - 7400 
Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School 

Nadyne Castoro - (516) 992 - 7400
​Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School 

Carol Muscarella - (516) 992 - 7500 
John H. West Elementary School 

Emily O'Brien - (516) 992 - 7600 
Eastplain Elementary School

Casey Kornahrens - (516) 992 - 7650
Plainedge Middle School 

Patricia Furusa - (516) 992 - 7650
Plainedge Middle School 

Thomas Pisani - (516) 992 - 7550
Plainedge High School 

Elizabeth Lewis - (516) 992 - 7550
Plainedge High School

Don White - (516) 992 - 7550
Plainedge High School