P. O. Box 1007

• 1440 13th Street • Hempstead, TX 77445

Phone: 979.826.3304

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Hempstead Independent School District Announces Free Meals under the Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) for 2018-2019 Hempstead Independent School District announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2018-2019 school year. The District participates in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), allowing all students at the Elementary/Pre-K Campus, Hempstead Middle School and High School to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch per day without filling out a lunch application. It is necessary however, that parents fill out a Socio-economic Form per household, this form will be included in the first day packet. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals. For additional information please contact the following person: Dr. Angela Gutsch Superintendent Hempstead ISD 1440 13th Street Hempstead, TX. 77445

979-826-3304

[email protected] 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

It is the policy of the Hempstead Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital or veteran status, handicap or disability in its environment practices as required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1975, as amended. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.

P. O. Box 1007

• 1440 13th Street • Hempstead, TX 77445

Phone: 979.826.3304

F ax : 9 7 9 . 8 2 6 . 5 5 1 0

El Distrito Escolar de Hempstead Anuncia Que recibirá Comidas Gratis bajo las Disposiciones de Eligibilidad de la Comunidad (CEP) para el año escolar 2018-2019

El Distrito Escolar de Hempstead anunció que continuará con la poliza del año pasado para servir comidas a los estudiantes que reciben servicios del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares y el Programa de Desayuno Escolar para el año 2018-2019. El distrito continuará partcipando en el programa (CEP), permitiendo que todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria y Pre-K, Hempstead Middle School y Hempstead High School reciban un desayuno y un almuerzo (comida) gratis por día sin llenar una solicitud de alimentos para comidas gratis, reducido y pagado. Sin embargo, es necesarrio que los padres llenen el Formulario Socioeconómico que estará incluido en el paquete de Primer Día de Regreso a la Escuela. Las Escuelas que califican para (CEP) ofrecen desayunos y almuerzos a todos los niños gratis y elimina llenar las solicitudes de alimentos para las comidas gratis, precio reducido y pagado del estudiante. Este nuevo enfoque reduce problemas para las familias y los adiminstradores de las escuelas y asegura que los estudiantes reciban comidas nutritivas. Para obtener mas información póngase en contacto con la siguiente persona: Dr. Angela Gutsch Superintendent Hempstead ISD 1440 13th Street Hempstead, TX. 77445 979-826-3304 [email protected] 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

It is the policy of the Hempstead Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital or veteran status, handicap or disability in its environment practices as required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1975, as amended. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.