Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
The passage of the Dignity for All Students Act provides for extra safeguards against bullying. Each building has a DASA coordinator who can help students and parents address concerns specific to these issues. The Board of Education is committed to providing an educational and working environment that promotes respect, dignity, and equality. The Board recognizes that harassment, hazing and bullying is detrimental to student learning and achievement. It interferes with the mission of the district to educate its students and disrupts the operation of the schools. Such behavior affects not only the students who are its targets but also those individuals who participate and witness such acts. This is part of Policy 5320 Bullying.
DASA Coordinators
To e-mail an employee, use the e-mail listed, followed by @kingstoncityschools.org
Chambers Elementary School
845.943.3914
Kate Berardi
Heidi Malenski
Edward R. Crosby Elementary School
845.943.3912
Kathleen Sickles
Brianna Wojcio
Leanne Namis
Ernest C. Myer Elementary School
845.943.3917
Erin Nelson
Lauren Covino
George Washington Elementary School
845.943.3518
Wanda LoBianco
Georgia Lentzos
Kimmer Gifford
Harry L. Edson Elementary School
845.943.3913
Kathleen Lowell
Paula Bugbee
Email: pbugbee
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
845.943.3100
Melissa Jamieson
Ron Kivel
Email: rkivel
Robert R. Graves Elementary School
845.943.3915
Dr. Errin Parese
Email: eparese
Jenna Binney
Email: jbinney
J. Watson Bailey Middle School
845.943.3940
Debra Fitzgerald
Email: dfitzgerald
Kristen Diedhiou
Email: kdiedhiou
M. Clifford Miller Middle School
845.943.3941
Andrew Sheber
Email: asheber
Linda Canavan
Email: lcanavan
Kingston High School
845.943.3970
Dr. Rachael Scorca
Email: rscorca
Edith Schwimmer
Email: eschwimmer
Amy Kapes
Email: akapes
Guide for Addressing School Concerns
Parents place a great deal of trust in those responsible for the education and nurturing of their children. When issues arise at school, following the guidelines listed below will help to expedite the resolution of school-related concerns. These procedures are part of our Board of Education policies, 1400 Public Complaints and 1420 Concerns about Curriculum.
There are additional regulations in place for our special education students. The Board of Education shall ensure that no student is discriminated against in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Individuals protected by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are those individuals who: have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (e.g. caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working); have a record of such impairment; or are regarded as having such an impairment.
Title VI/VII/IX Compliance Officers Mary Beth Bonville
Richard Silverstein
KCSD's 504 Compliance Officer
Paul J. Padalino
- If an issue arises within your student’s classroom, the first step to take is to contact the person closest to the problem or concern, which is usually your child’s classroom teacher.
- If the teacher is unable to resolve your concern, or if you do not feel comfortable speaking with the teacher, contact your child’s building principal. For concerns related to bullying, another option is to contact the school's DASA coordinator.
- If the building principal is unable to resolve your concern, please call the Superintendent’s secretary Karen Seery at 845-943-3003 or via email. She will direct your call to the appropriate department, such as special education, curriculum, or transportation.
- If the department is unable to resolve your concern, please contact Dr. Paul J. Padalino, Superintendent of Schools via email or by calling 845-943-3003.
- If you feel the Superintendent is unable to appropriately address your concern, please reach out to the Board of Education. Board of Education Trustees are volunteers who are not compensated for their time. Our Board members serve the public with a desire to make their community and their schools the best they can be.
Although we strive to resolve all concerns as quickly as possible, it may take time to provide you with answers. We appreciate your patience.