In accordance with federal civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family or parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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 responsible agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice or TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Program information may also be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), available online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint, or at any USDA office. You may also write a letter addressed to USDA containing all of the information requested in the complaint form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by one of the following methods:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Fax: (202) 690-7442

Email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Filing a Civil Rights Complaint

Gentry Public Schools is committed to providing equal access to all Child Nutrition Programs in accordance with applicable federal civil rights laws and USDA requirements.

Any individual who believes they have been subjected to discrimination in a USDA Child Nutrition Program may file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Complaints may be submitted directly to USDA using the contact information provided in the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement above.

Individuals may also contact Gentry Public Schools with questions or concerns regarding the administration of its Child Nutrition Programs.

District Contact

Gentry Public Schools
201 South Giles Avenue
Gentry, AR 72734

Civil Rights Contact:
Dr. Tyler Broyles, Superintendent

Assistance with Filing a Complaint

A complaint may be submitted in writing or verbally. If a complaint is received by Gentry Public Schools, district personnel will promptly document the information provided and forward the complaint through the appropriate USDA and Arkansas Department of Agriculture channels in accordance with applicable program requirements.

Individuals are not required to use a specific form to submit a complaint, although the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) is available for convenience.

Questions regarding USDA Child Nutrition Program civil rights requirements may also be directed to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Division.