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.
- 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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Plainedge Annual Season of Lights!
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with us at the Tree & Menorah Lighting at Plainedge Park! 🎄🕎
Warm up with snacks and hot chocolate while enjoying musical performances from our amazing students. 🎶☕️
We’re so excited to share this special evening with our community! ❤️
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On behalf of the Plainedge Board of Education, Interim Superintendent Carol Muscarella, Central Administration, and the entire staff, we wish everyone in the Plainedge community a Happy Thanksgiving 2025. We are so THANKFUL to the Plainedge community for sharing your incredible children with us every day!
Plainedge Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th. Schools will reopen on December 1, 2025
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had the best time coming together today for a fun Thanksgiving arts & crafts activity! The room was filled with creativity, smiles, and so much laughter. We’re grateful for this amazing program and the meaningful friendships it continues to build each and every day.
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Visit the district website www.plainedgeschools.org for additional information, including candidate application details, the upcoming community forum, and more additional updates.
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Our incredible Plainedge High School Student Council Canned Food Drive wraps up this week! 🥫❤️
Bring in your canned goods and help your grade level collect the most items to earn those coveted Battle of the Classes points!
All donations will support "For The Love of Pete’s Pantry," a wonderful organization that partners with local schools, businesses, and community groups to provide non-perishable food, toiletries, baby items, and essentials to families facing food insecurity, poverty, or homelessness.
Every can makes a difference! ❤️🤍🖤
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The District Art Show last night was a fantastic event filled with creativity and inspiration. Over 100 talented Plainedge artists were so excited to show their family members and friends the beautiful work that was displayed. Congratulations to all our artists and our amazing art department for their hard work and dedication.
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☕💛 In celebration of #WorldKindnessDay, our amazing @plainedge_stars students put their creativity and compassion to work by decorating coffee sleeves for @theperkandpress . Each sleeve was designed with uplifting messages and colorful artwork to brighten someone’s day and remind our community that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
We’re so proud of our students for spreading positivity, one cup of coffee at a time! 🌟🌟 #ChooseKindness #STARS #CommunityLove #ThePerkAndPress #Plainedge #WEAREPLAINEDGE
What an incredible night in Plainedge! A huge thank you to our amazing community for coming out to support the PFT and PTA college scholarship funds and Vinny`s Army, a local childhood cancer support charity. We hope everyone had a blast watching the @worldfamousharlemwizards bring their magic of tricks, hoops, and alley-oops! 🏀💫❤️ #PlainedgePride #HarlemWizards #CommunityStrong #weareplainedge
✨ Our Pre K–5th graders and their families had an amazing time at the Plainedge STEAM Arcade! From creativity to innovation, every arcade game was designed, engineered, and built by our talented 5th graders using the STREAM design process. A fun-filled evening celebrating teamwork, and interactive learning! 🎮💡#STREAM #education #weareplainedge #plainedgepride #community #learning
Thank you to all who have served in the Armed Forces and to the families who stand beside them. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication in protecting our freedoms.
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