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
- Joseph A. Maisano - (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
- Alvina Allison - (516) 992-7550
Plainedge High School
- Anthony Giovanelli - (516) 992-7550
Plainedge High School
- Elizabeth Lewis - (516) 992-7550
Plainedge High School
- Don White - (516) 992-7550
Plainedge High School