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Holmes County School District: Federal Programs and Food Service Information

Original title: Federal Programs/Food Service | Holmes District School Board
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The Frame

What this does

Residents can participate in the planning of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and access information regarding school meal programs and federal educational support services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students

Students are the primary recipients of academic enrichment and nutrition services provided through these federal programs.

Parents/Guardians

Parents receive notifications regarding school programs and have the opportunity to provide feedback on grant applications.

What changed

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Summary

This page provides information on federal grant applications, school nutrition programs, and civil rights compliance for the Holmes County School District. It includes resources for parents regarding Title I services, meal pricing, and how to file discrimination complaints.

Key Facts

  • The Holmes County School Board is applying for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant.
  • The 21st CCLC grant funds academic enrichment, literacy services, and activities during non-school hours.
  • The district is soliciting public feedback on the 21st CCLC grant via an online survey.
  • Once submitted, the 21st CCLC application will be posted on the district website with notifications sent via Parent Square and Facebook.
  • The district provides information on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Meal prices for the 2024-25 school year are available for public review.
  • Title I, Part A, is a federal program under the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act designed to support student proficiency in core subjects.
  • The district maintains a Wellness Policy (Policy 2.95).
  • The district is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age under USDA regulations.
  • Discrimination complaints can be filed using Form AD-3027 with the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I provide feedback on the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant?
You can complete the survey provided by the district at the link: https://forms.gle/sGNnrj3S1KcEFFoNA.
How do I file a discrimination complaint regarding school nutrition programs?
You must complete Form AD-3027 and submit it to the USDA via mail, fax, or email as specified in the district's non-discrimination statement.
Where can I find information about school meal prices?
Meal prices for the 2024-25 school year are available on the district's Federal Programs/Food Service webpage.

Why It Matters

Residents can participate in the planning of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and access information regarding school meal programs and federal educational support services.

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Grant Continuity

The district explicitly notes that the current 21st CCLC grant application is a continuation of the previously funded WINGS program.

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center

Connected Entities

personApril Watkins“Administrative Secretary.”Map →
personAmy Hicks“Coordinator of School Improvement, Federal Programs, and Grants.”Map →
organizationHolmes County School Board“The local school district governing body.”Map →
organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal agency overseeing nutrition programs and civil rights compliance.”Map →
personCarmen Bush“Director of Programs, Policy, and Asst. to the Superintendent/Food Service Admin”Map →
otherNita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center“A federal grant program for academic enrichment.”Map →

Sources

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www.hdsb.org

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