NON DISCRIMINATION

Non Discrimination
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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;

2.     fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3.     email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


ANNUAL NONDISCRIMINATION NOTIFICATION:

Deuel School District 19-4 Annual Public Notice Career and Technical Education

Deuel Schools Department of Career and Technical Education offers a variety of career and technical programs to all students at the middle school and high school levels. The program areas include the following.

• Ag Food and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction
• Business, Management and Operation
• Information Technology

Tech Prep opportunities are also available for students who are entering the workforce and/or postsecondary education through an articulation agreement with Lake Area Technical Institute. For more information about Career and Technical Education, call (605) 874-2161.

The Deuel School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

504 Coordinator-Chad Schiernbeck
PO Box 770, Clear Lake SD 57226
605-874-2161

Title IX Coordinator-Chad Schiernbeck
PO Box 770, Clear Lake SD 57226
605-874-2161

South Dakota Regional US Office for Civil Rights:

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
One Petticoat Lane
1010 Walnut Street, 3rd floor, Suite 320
Kansas City, MO 64106

Telephone: 816-268-0550
FAX: 816-268-0599; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov