ANTISEMITISM – TITLE VI

“Antisemitism” means a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. Antisemitism may be expressed in speech; writing; visual forms; and actions, and employs sinister stereotypes and negative character traits.

Discrimination and harassment based on antisemitism is expressly prohibited

A student or a student’s parent may contact the District Title VI Coordinator directly with any complaints of discrimination or harassment based on antisemitism. District employees are responsible for timely notifying the District Title VI Coordinator of any complaints they receive or incidents they witness of discrimination or harassment based on antisemitism.

TITLE VI COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Mr. Heath Bennett, Title VI Coordinator

Harmony Grove School District

2621 Hwy 229  Benton, AR  72015

  hbennett@harmonygrovesd.org 

501-778-6271

In addition to the filing of a complaint under this policy, complaints of discrimination or harassment based on antisemitism may be submitted directly to the Title VI Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Education.

Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Legal Services
Four Capitol Mall, Slot 25
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-4213