USD 284 has been complying with federal and state asbestos regulations for many years. Some of the building materials in our schools do contain asbestos. Te use materials are periodically inspected and maintained to ensure that they do not present a health hazard to students, employees, and visitors.The asbestos management plan for USD 284 is located in the district administrative office and in the administrative office of each school. Interested persons may inspect the plan at any time. If you have specific questions, you may contact Michael W. Cahoone at 620.794.1602 .

USD 284 is committed to protecting the health of all students, employees, and visitors, and we will continue to ensure that asbestos containing materials are maintained according to federal and state requirements.

USD 284 Chase County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Glenna Grinstead, Superintendent
219 Broadway St., Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
620.273.6303

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit:
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm
for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.

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: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.