Nondiscrimination Policy

Berrien Springs Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

For a copy of the board policy, please see the policy below.
3118 Title IX Sexual Harassment
3118-F-1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Form

Title IX Resources
Title IX Sexual Harassment Coordinator Training
Title IX Sexual Harassment Investigator Training
Title IX Sexual Harassment Comprehensive Training
Title IX Sexual Harassment Refresher Training


Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer and for all other concerns:

Chelsea Pollyea
Student Services Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator and McKinney Vento Liaison
Email: cpollyea@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Phone: (269) 473-0509

Title IX Investigators: 
Renee Vorrath, High School Paraprofessional
Pete Anderson, High School CTE Director
Jacob Skelly, Middle School Principal
Linda Wash, Middle School Assistant Principal
Aly West, Middle School Counselor
Valerie Carr, Director of Virtual Academy
Micah Lambert, Sylvester Elementary Principal
MaryNell Rosenboom, Sylvester Elementary Social Worker
Joshua Feldpausch, Mars Elementary Principal
Deanne Adele Sanchez, Mars Elementary Dean of Students
Chelsea Pollyea, Coordinator of Students Services

Decision Maker:  Jeff Yauchstetter, Assistant Superintendent
Appeals: Dr. Tom Bruce, Superintendent



Berrien Springs Public Schools 285 Sylvester Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49103

For procedural information, please review Berrien Springs Public Schools Board policies.