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Dignity Act

DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS

The Jamestown School District is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment free from harassment, bullying or discrimination.  We take very seriously our responsibility under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which states:

“No student shall be subjected to harassment or bullying by employees or students on school property or at a school function; nor shall any student be subjected to discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex.” (State Education Laws of 2010, Effective: July 1, 2012)

We encourage the involvement of staff, students, parents and community members in our effort to maintain a safe and supportive school climate where all students can learn and focus in a respectful, welcoming, considerate, and caring environment.

Reporting Incidents of Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination:

If you believe that a student has been the target of harassment, bullying--including cyberbullying--or discrimination, please submit an Incident Report to report all allegations.

You may use the links to complete this form online, and it will automatically be directed to the Dignity Act Coordinator at the selected school.  Or, you can print a copy of the form and return it to the school office.  A school administrator will review and respond to each incident in the context of the student Code of Conduct.
  • All complaints will be treated in a confidential manner. Anonymous reports may limit the school’s ability to gather sufficient information necessary to respond to the complaint.
  • False reporting of incidents may result in disciplinary consequences.
  • Any reports made during summer months will be addressed as the school administrator is available.

To review the full Board of Education policy related to the Dignity for All Students Act, please visit our DASA Policy Page.

REPORT AN INCIDENT

Use the links below to submit an DASA Incident Report directly to the school administrator:

Jamestown High School (also in Spanish)
Jefferson Middle School (also in Spanish)
Persell Middle School (also in Spanish)
Washington Middle School (also in Spanish)
Bush Elementary School (also in Spanish)
Fletcher Elementary School (also in Spanish)
Lincoln Elementary School (also in Spanish)
Love Elementary School (also in Spanish)
Ring Elementary School (also in Spanish)
Tech Academy (also in Spanish)

Use the links below for a printable (PDF) version of the Incident Report:

DASA Reporting Form (Printable)
Formulario para Denunciar el Acoso, Intimidación, y Discriminación

CONTACT YOUR DASA Coordinator

Jamestown HS – Allyson Smith, 716-483-4216
Jefferson MS – Katherine Zwald, 716-483-4411
Persell MS – Traci Thompson, 716-483-4406
Washington MS – Ericka Alm, 716-483-4413
Bush Elementary – Kathryn Benson, 716-483-4401
Fletcher Elementary – Amanda Sischo, 716-483-4404
Lincoln Elementary – Katie Russo, 716-483-4412
Love Elementary – Cynthia Johnson, 716-483-4405
Ring Elementary – Michelle Trussalo, 716-483-4407
Tech Academy – Jenna Johnson, 716-483-4384
District Coordinator - Chad Bongiovanni, 716-483-4387