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.
3115 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation (including TitleIX and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act)

Title IX Resources
2020 Title IX Regulations Comprehensive Training
2020 Title IX Regulations Administrator Refresher Training
2020 Title IX Regulations Investigator Training

Title IX Investigators
Pete Anderson  Middle School
Bruce Boyer  Link Learning
Valerie Carr  Virtual Academy
Mitch Cumings  Central Office
Stacey DeMaio  High School
Nicole Erickson  West Michigan Virtual Academy
Anthony Evans  West Michigan Virtual Academy
Steven Laidecker  West Michigan Virtual Academy
Micah Lambert  Sylvester Elementary
Andi Lemon  High School
Wes Liggett Mars Elementary
Amber Long  Link Learning
Dustin Mobley  Link Learning
Chelsea Pollyea  Central Office
MaryNell Rosenboom  Sylvester Elementary
Ryan Thelan  Link LearningAly West  Middle School
Jeff Yauchstetter  Central Office

Title IX Decision Maker
Jeff Yauchstetter, Assistant Superintendent

Title IX Appeals 
Dr. Thomas Bruce, Superintendent

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

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

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