Dignity for All Students Act

THE NEW YORK STATE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT 

The Rome City School District is currently implementing new requirements to protect students and ensure a positive learning experience for your child. New York State signed into legislation a Dignity For All Students Act in September 2010. The goal of the Dignity of All Students Act is to create a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against, harassed, or bullied.

No student shall 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 by another student or a school employee on school property or a school function.

This year each school will be planning activities to raise students' awareness related to bullying and positive student behaviors. Each school principal will serve as Dignity Act Coordinator for their respective school.

Should you wish to report an incident where you feel your child has been bullied, harassed, or discriminated against, please contact the principal at your child's school. If you have questions regarding the equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy, please contact the Director of Counseling Services, Amanda Jones at 315-338-6518.   

Dignity for All Students Act Poster

Dignity for All Students Act Brochure

Rome City School District Dignity For All Students Act Coordinators

Name

Title

Building

Phone #

Robert Mezza 

Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Management

District Office

(315) 338-6512

Jennifer DePerno 

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction 

District Office 

(315) 338-6512

Shaun Carney

Director of Human Resources and Strategic Initiatives

District Office

315-338-6531

Amanda Jones

Director of Counseling Services

District Office

(315) 338-6515

Aaron Carey

Athletic Director

Stadium Support

315-338-6571

Molly Mytych 

Principal 

Clough

(315) 338-5260

Jodi Marchione 

Principal 

Bellamy 

(315) 338-5260

Joanne LaLonde 

Assistant Principal

Bellamy 

(315) 338-5260

Jenna Facciolo

Dean of Students

Bellamy

(315) 338-5260

Kimberly Mursch

Principal

Denti 

(315) 338-5360

Karen Peek

Assistant Principal

Denti

(315) 338-5360

Jennifer Pouliot

Principal

Gansevoort

(315) 334-5180

Sarah Trunfio

Assistant Principal

Gansevoort

(315) 334-5180

John Seifts

Dean of Students

Gansevoort

(315) 334-5180

Sheila Spencer

Interim Principal 

John Joy 

(315) 334-1260

Jeffrey White

Dean of Students

John Joy

Jennifer Hummel

Principal 

Ridge Mills 

(315) 334-1280

Wendy Hutchings

Principal 

Stokes 

(315) 334-1220

Tracy O’Rourke 

Principal 

Strough 

(315) 338-5200

Tonia Davis 

Assistant Principal 

Strough 

(315) 338-5200

Dennis Hooks

Assistant Principal

Strough

(315) 338-5200

Alyssa Zito

Dean of Students

Strough

(315) 338-5200

Brian LeBaron 

Principal 

RFA 

(315) 334-7200

Kristie Boisen

Assistant Principal 

RFA

(315) 334-7200

David Itzo

Assistant Principal 

RFA 

(315) 334-7200

Martin Nemecek

Assistant Principal 

RFA 

(315) 334-7200