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What is Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
The Dignity Act prohibits acts of harassment and bullying, including cyberbullying, and/or discrimination, by employees or students on school property or at a school function, including but not limited to such conduct those based on a student’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender identity or expression), or sex (Education Law §12[1]).
Cyberbullying is defined as harassment or bullying which takes place through any form of electronic communication (Education Law §11[8]).
Who are our DASA Coordinators:
District DASA Coordinator - Dr. Linda Oehler-Marx, Deputy Superintendent - loehlermarx@newpaltz.k12.ny.usDuzine Elementary School -Llajaira Dessereau, Assistant Principal- ldessereau@newpaltz.k12.ny.usLenape Elementary School -Sean Inglee, Principal- singlee@newpaltz.k12.ny.usLlajaira Dessereau, Assistant Principal- ldessereau@newpaltz.k12.ny.usMiddle School -Jessica Miller, Assistant Principal- jemiller@newpaltz.k12.ny.usHigh School -Kathleen Schneck-Suma, Assistant Principal- kschneck@newpaltz.k12.ny.us