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
2026-2027
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 2026-2027 school year are identified below:
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Cayuga Ms. Onesto |
Chippewa Mr. Saidens |
Grundy Mr. Lipani |
Hiawatha Dr. Afxendiou |
Lynwood Mr. Washousky |
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Merrimac Ms. Tucci |
Nokomis Ms. Kleinman |
Tamarac Dr. Almendarez-DeBello *Ms. Paprocky |
Waverly Mr. Tougher *Ms. Hornick |
Wenonah Mr. Perlongo |
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Sagamore Ms. Johnson |
Samoset Mr. Watson |
Seneca Ms. Salvia |
HS East Mr. Antonetti |
HS North Mr. Burke |
District Contacts:
Title VII & Title IX Compliance Officer–Andrew Larson, Deputy Superintendent
Title VII & Title IX Compliance Officer - Stacie Spatafora-DiCio, Asst. Superintendent for Personnel
Alternate Title VII & Title IX Compliance Officer – Thomas J. Desmond, Executive Director for Personnel