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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
 
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
 
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov
 
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Child Nutrition Director

Mrs. Karen Albrecht

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Karen Albrecht has been the Child Nutrition Director for the Hancock County School District since 2014. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Southern Mississippi. Karen receives annual Level II Administration certification from the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Child Nutrition, and maintains  Servsafe certifications.  As a proactive leader in her field, she serves as an elected member of the USDA Food Distribution Committee for Region 7, is an active member and committee participant of the Mississippi School Nutrition Association, and serves an affiliate board member for the Mississippi Association for School Administrators.

Karen is dedicated to providing high-quality meals that enhance student nutrition. She has successfully built and leads a dedicated Child Nutrition team, valuing each member’s contributions within the school cafeterias.  

Passionate about empowering students to lead healthy lifestyles both at school and at home, Karen is committed to positively influencing the well-being of future generations. She works  to ensure that the students of Hancock County receive nutritious meals that support their physical and cognitive development.

Outside of her professional life, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Paul, and their son, Tucker. She cherishes watching Tucker grow and thrive within the HAWK family.

Dywana Ladner
Administrative Assistant

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The Hancock County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, including employment and admissions, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and concerns about discrimination may be referred to the Hancock County School District's Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, or Age Act Coordinator (for contact information, see the homepage at https://www.hancockschools.net/title-ix-and-federal-programs-info/) or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at 214-661-9600.