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Non-Discrimination Statement

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: USDA Email Address

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

SMART SNACKS

Last summer, the USDA published practical, science-based nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold to students during the school day (outside of the school meals programs). These nutrition standards are called Smart Snacks in School. The standards make healthier foods and beverages available to students while limiting those foods with less nutrition.

  • Smart Snacks apply to all foods and beverages sold to students outside of the school meals programs  – including vending machines, a la carte, school stores, snack carts and in-school fundraising.
  • Smart Snacks will be in effect for the entire school day.
  • Smart Snacks will not apply to foods served, such as classroom celebrations and during evening, weekend or community events.

The Nutrition Group has worked closely with your district to implement these new nutrition standards. New products have been sampled and made available to all districts.

  • Some changes that you can expect to see include whole grain crackers and snack bars, baked chips, low fat, whole grain cookies, popcorn and fruit cups.
  • Beverages at the Elementary and Middle schools are limited to plain water, fat free or low fat milk and 100% fruit or vegetable juice.
  • High School beverages can include additional “no calorie” or “lower calorie” beverages that have ≤ 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces or that have ≤ 60 calories per 12 fluid ounces.

We recognize that healthy, well-nourished students are better learners!  Students who consume healthier foods and beverages are more likely to get the nutrients they need to learn, play and grow.

As we work to change the foods and beverages throughout the district we appreciate your support.  Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your Director of Food and Nutrition, Candy Slingerland at (570) 638-2183 ext. 315, nutrition@southerntioga.org

Food Service Meal Applications

The Southern Tioga School District is now offering the option to complete meal applications online.  

School Cafe website

 

If you would like to complete a paper copy of the application instead, please call the school your child attends or contact Melissa Galbraith at the District Office at 570-638-2183 ext. 308.  

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Non-Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you’ve been treated unfairly.  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, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/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 and TTY) or 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 discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination 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.

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

 

 

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Los demás programas de asistencia nutricional del FNS, y de SNAP y FDPIR, las agencias estatales y locales, y sus beneficiarios secundarios, deben publicar el siguiente Aviso de No Discriminación:

 

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. 

 

Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.

 

Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: 

How to File a Complaint. y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por: 

 

(1) correo: 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; o 

 

(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.

 

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Online Meal Payment

The online meal service, schoolcafe.com allows parents to make payments to their child’s meal accounts via the internet and view balances and transactions.  A convenience fee of $2.25 will be charged per meal payment transaction for only those who choose to make on-line payments.

  • All parents not making on-line payments will have the ability to view account balances and transactions by simply setting up an on-line account at no cost.
  • Cash payments will continue to be accepted from parents who choose not to use the on-line payment system.

For questions or concerns please contact: Candy Slingerland, Director of Food and Nutrition, The Nutrition Group
570-638-2183 ext. 315
nutrition@southerntioga.org

Wellness Policy

Wellness Policy

 

Once a year our Wellness Policy is reviewed.  It will be reviewed on Thursday, May 19, 2022.   If you are interested in being part of the review, please contact bthompson@southerntioga.org or cslingerland@southerntioga.org