Counseling Office - Elementary
Dignity for all Students
As a result of the Dignity Act, the Board of Regents amended Commissioner’s Regulation 100.2(c) to include classroom instruction that supports the development of a school environment free of discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to, instruction that raises awareness and sensitivity to discrimination and harassment based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and sex.
What is the The Dignity for All Students Act?
Who in our district is responsible for what and how do I contact them?
Brandon Huyck, Dignity Act Coordinator (K-12):
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Becky Kellerhouse, Jr. Sr. High School Building Dignity Act Coordinator :
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Beth McQueeney, Elementary Building Dignity Act Coordinator :
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Building Dignity Act Coordinators
Elementary Building
- Dr. Ailene Cavaliere, Principal
- Brandon Huyck, Assistant Principal
- Beth McQueeney, Guidance Counselor
- Alexandria Payne, School Psychologist
MS/HS Building
- Andrew Sheehan, Principal
- Brandon Huyck, Assistant Principal
- Rebecca Kellerhouse, Guidance Counselor
How to Report Bullying and Harassment
If you feel unsafe, or if your child feels unsafe in school, speak to Becky Kellerhouse, Bullying Prevention/Dignity Act Coordinator by either visiting the middle school office or calling 753-4432 ext. 2514, or fill out this form and email it to either:
Becky Kellerhouse, Dignity Act Coordinator, Jr. Sr. High School
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Or
Beth McQueeney, Elementary Dignity Act Coordinator
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The Character Education Student Committee has evolved into
IMPACT
Are you being bullied? Do you think your child is being bullied? If so please talk to Becky Kellerhouse in the High School and Beth McQueeney in the Elementary School. It is important to address bulling issues as they happen and not allow things to escalate. Or email this form to the appropriate building dignity act coordinators.
Additional Resources:
Link to HVCSD DASA Report Form
General Resources
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
If you share housing with relatives, friends or others because you lost your housing or have nowhere else to go, you may be covered under the McKinney-Vento Act. Students covered under the Act have the right to stay in the same school and get transportation to school, or immediately enroll in the local school.