Lunch Menus
Contact Us
Parent Portal
Student Registration
The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
More Resources
New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
The Dignity Act was signed into law on September 13, 2010 and took effect on July 1, 2012.
This legislation amended State Education Law by creating a new Article 2 - Dignity for All Students. The Dignity Act also amended Section 801-a of New York State Education Law regarding instruction in civility, citizenship, and character education by expanding the concepts of tolerance, respect for others and dignity to include: an awareness and sensitivity in the relations of people, including but not limited to, different races, weights, national origins, ethnic groups, religions, religious practices, mental or physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identity, and sexes. The Dignity Act further amended Section 2801 of the Education Law by requiring Boards of Education to include language addressing The Dignity Act in their codes of conduct.
Additionally, under the Dignity Act, schools will be responsible for collecting and reporting data regarding material incidents of discrimination and harassment.
DASA Resources
New York State DASA Information - Information and resources pertaining to DASA which took effect on July 1, 2012
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Parent Letter - A District letter to parents and guardians describing the new law. The letter also defines terms like Harassment, Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Student Bullying Report Form - A form that can be used by students to report bullying
Board of Education Policies
7550 - Dignity For All Students Act
DASA Coordinators
| District DASA Coordinator | Phone Number |
|---|---|
|
Jaclyn Guidice, Assistant Superintendent For Human Resources |
(516) 434-7030 |
|
Division Avenue High School |
|
|
John Coscia, Principal |
(516) 434-7150 |
|
Joann Medina, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7633 |
|
Allison Hinke, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7195 |
|
Maria Miceli, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7178 |
|
MacArthur High School |
|
|
Joseph Sheehan, Principal |
(516) 434-7225 |
|
Lisa Dimitri, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7262 |
|
Maria Miceli, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7263 |
|
Salk Middle School |
|
|
John Zampaglione, Principal |
(516) 434-7350 |
|
Noreen Williams, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7373 |
|
Regina Pagnotta, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7371 |
|
Wisdom Lane Middle School |
|
|
John Avena, Principal |
(516) 434-7300 |
|
Rina Bronstein, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7321 |
|
Joann Medina, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7320 |
|
Abbey Lane Elementary School |
|
|
Dr. George Maurer, Principal |
(516) 434-7400 |
|
Lindsay Grand, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7411 |
|
East Broadway Elementary School |
|
|
Jordan Margolis, Principal |
(516) 434-7425 |
|
Danielle Bantileskas, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7435 |
|
Gardiners Ave. Elementary School |
|
|
John Jared Vanderbeck, Principal |
(516) 434-7450 |
|
Kara Fichtelman, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7459 |
|
Regina Pagnotta, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7467 |
|
Lee Road Elementary School |
|
|
Jami Anspach, Principal |
(516) 434-7475 |
|
Lisa Gribetz, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7484 |
|
Northside Elementary School |
|
|
Dyanne Case, Principal |
(516) 434-7500 |
|
Samantha Romano, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7522 |
|
Summit Lane Elementary School |
|
|
Keith Squilliacioti, Principal |
(516) 434-7525 |
|
Meghan Ruane, Social Worker |
(516) 434-7534 |
