1-12. School Nutrition Civil Rights Assurance - RFP.pdf

This is a Civil Rights Assurance document for the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) in Georgia related to a school nutrition serving lines project. The document establishes civil rights compliance requirements for the school nutrition program, addressing non-discrimination policies and equal access provisions for the replacement of serving lines and cafeteria refresh at RM Moore Elementary School, Sixes Elementary School, and Holly Springs Elementary School. The assurance outlines the district's commitment to operating the National School Lunch Program and other child nutrition programs in compliance with federal civil rights laws, ensuring that no person shall be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination based on protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or political belief.

The Civil Rights Assurance requires the CCSD to implement and maintain policies guaranteeing non-discriminatory access to meal services, facilities, and programs. The document mandates that the district establish procedures for handling civil rights complaints, provide information about program availability in appropriate languages and formats for individuals with disabilities, and ensure that any contractor or subcontractor involved in the project complies with all applicable federal civil rights statutes and regulations. The assurance further requires the district to conduct periodic reviews of its operations to ensure compliance and to maintain records documenting adherence to civil rights requirements throughout the duration of the project and any subsequent contract term.