Dignity for all students (DASA)
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.
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.
Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School: 992-7400
- Jennifer Thearle
- Colleen Torress
- Nadyne Castoro
Eastplain Elementary School: 992-7600
- Mark Coccarelli
- Colleen Torress
John H. West Elementary School: 992-7500
- Sara Azizollahoff
- Colleen Torress
Plainedge Middle School: 992-7650
- Anthony DeRiso
- Jennifer Puleo
- Vito Mannino
- Casey Kornahrens
- Patricia Furusa
Plainedge High School:992-7550
- Lauren Iocco
- Jennifer Vitale
- Kevin Burgoyne
- Elizabeth Lewis
- Alvina Allison
- Arielle Simner
- Anthony Giovanelli
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