Bullying Prevention & Dignity Act
District Dignity Act Coordinator: Catherine Taldone
Phone: 730-4595; Email: cathyt@3VILLAGECSD.k12.ny.us
Building-Level Co-Coordinators:
| School |
Contact |
Phone Number
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| Ward Melville HS |
Principal – Alan Baum |
730-4900 |
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Social Worker – Glenda Gregory |
730-4917 |
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Social Worker – Michelle Virga |
730-4915 |
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| P.J. Gelinas JHS |
Principal – Gus Hueber |
730-4700 |
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Social Worker – Debra Johnston |
730-4748 |
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| R.C. Murphy JHS |
Principal – Vinny Vizzo |
730-4800 |
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Social Worker – Debbi Rakowsky |
730-4848 |
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| Arrowhead Elementary |
Principal – Marisa Redden
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730-4100 |
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Social Worker – Judy Forgione
|
730-4134 |
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| Minnesauke Elementary |
Principal – Brian Biscari |
730-4200 |
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Social Worker – Leia Woodruff |
730-4223 |
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| W.S. Mount Elementary |
Principal – Dr. Nathalie Lilavois |
730-4300 |
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Social Worker – Sherry Lennon |
730-4326 |
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Nassakeag Elementary
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Principal – Gail Casciano |
730-4400 |
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Social Worker – Steven Riberdy |
730-4428 |
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| Setauket Elementary |
Principal – Kathryn White |
730-4600 |
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Social Worker – Pam Roberts |
730-4630 |
What is the Dignity Act?:
The New York State Dignity for all Students Act (Dignity Act) took effect July 1, 2012 and was established to provide a school environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Dignity Act states that no students shall be subjected to harassment by employees or students, nor shall any student be subjected to discrimination based on their actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or sex. The law applies to school property and any school-sponsored function or activity. Under this law, school districts are responsible for collecting and reporting incidents of discrimination and harassment to the state of New York.
Implementing DASA in Three Village:
As per the new law, the district’s Board of Education has adopted a policy implementing the requirements of DASA. A complete copy of this policy (Policy #0115) can be found here.
In support of the policy above, the district has amended its code of conduct. A copy of this code can be found here.
If you see something, say something:
The district is leading the way with its anti-bullying program initiatives. While we strongly encourage you and your child to report instances of bullying to administrators – in particular the DASA co-coordinators listed above – we understand that families and students may feel more comfortable reporting these incidents confidentially. The district’s Safe School Helpline is available for residents to use to report any facts, remarks or actions that could jeopardize the safety of students, staff or the schools. Reports can be made day or night and are kept anonymous. Additionally, information can be reported via text message by entering the number 66746, then typing in the word “‘TIPS.”
Phone: 1-800-4-1-VOICE, ext. 359
Website: www.safeschoolhelpline.com
A link regarding this service is located on our district’s homepage on the left-hand sidebar.
Definition of Bullying:
The district defines bullying as intentional harmful behavior initiated by one or more students and directed toward another student. Bullying exists when a student with more social and/or physical power deliberately dominates and harasses another who has less power. Bullying is unjustified and typically is repeated. Bullying differs from conflict. Bullying involves a power imbalance element wherein one or more students target a student who has difficulty defending him or herself. Bullying can take many forms.
Examples of Bullying:
• Verbal – name calling, teasing
• Social – spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships
• Physical – hitting, punching, shoving
• Cyber bullying – using the Internet, mobile phones, or other digital and electronic technologies to harm others
An act of bullying may fit into more than one of these groups.
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