USDA Non-Discrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at  800-877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form(link is external), from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992 or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture 
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax:833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or
3. Email: USDA Program Intake(link is external)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Procedure for Handling Complaints of Discrimination

1. Complaints of discrimination must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.  

2. Complaints of discrimination should be given to the school Superintendent (see contact below), who will forward to the OSPI Chief Nutrition Officer. 

3. Complaints of discrimination may be written or verbal. Use of a form is not required for a person filing a complaint. If a person is unwilling, unable, or not inclined to put the complaint in writing, the person taking the complaint shall do so. Link to written form here

4. Complaints of discrimination should contain as much of the following information as possible:  

a. Name, address, email address, and telephone number or other means of containing the complainant.

b. The specific location and name of the entity providing the benefits.

c. A description of a specific action that caused the complainant to believe that discrimination was a factor.  

d. Basis on which a complainant feels that discrimination occurred (race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation to prior civil rights activity).

e. Names and titles, if known, and addresses of persons who may have knowledge of the discriminatory action.  

f. The date(s) of the alleged discriminatory actions occurred or the duration of such action. 

Who may I contact for further information on filing a program discrimination complaint?

Please contact District Food Service Director Kendrick Lester regarding submission of complaint letters or for support with complaint procedures: 509-369-4145 or Kendrick.Lester@klickitatsd.org 

kendrick.lester@klickitatsd.org