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DASA

DASA

The Sachem Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) site is committed to developing a comprehensive approach to prevention, intervention, and reporting of bullying, harassment and discrimination.


This site is maintained by the Sachem Central School District Dignity for All Students Act Coordinators:

Andrew Larson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support and Administration

 

What is DASA?

The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) began on July 1, 2012. The Dignity Act states that no student shall be subjected to harassment or discrimination by employees or students on school property or at a school function based on their actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.

The Dignity Act amended NY State Education Law regarding instruction in civility, citizenship and character education by expanding the concepts of tolerance, respect for others, and dignity.

 

Sexual Harrassment Building Contacts

2025-2026

 

Sexual harassment in an educational environment is illegal.  Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual behavior that makes a student feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or unsafe.  The primary and alternate (*) contacts for reporting sexual harassment in each building for the 2025-2026 school year are identified below:

Cayuga

Ms. Onesto
*Ms. Trepiccione

Chippewa

Mr. Saidens
*Ms. Cartisano

Grundy

Mr. Lipani
*Ms. Turner

Hiawatha

Mr. Watson
*Ms. Massaro

Lynwood

Mr. Washousky
*Ms. Ranieri

Merrimac

Ms. Tucci
*Ms. Lawrence

Nokomis

Ms. Kleinman
*Mr. O’Neill

Tamarac

Dr. Almendarez-DeBello

*Ms. Platania

Waverly

Mr. Tougher

*Ms. Hornick

Wenonah

Mr. Perlongo
*Ms. Kay

Sagamore

Ms. Johnson
*Dr. Hayes

Samoset

Dr. Afxendiou
*Ms. Hagan

Seneca

Ms. Salvia
*Ms. Stumpf

HS East

Mr. Antonetti
*Ms. Carpenter

HS North

Mr. Burke
*Dr. Galligan

 

District Contacts: 

Andrew Larson, District Title VII and Title IX Compliance Officer

Phone: (631) 471-1350

Thomas Desmond Ed. D, Alternate District Compliance Officer