Branch ISD is required under Michigan law to publish many notices of a general nature.

In compliance with state and federal law, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, it is the policy of the Branch Intermediate School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or a pregnancy related condition), age, disability, height, weight, marital or family status, genetic information, or military service be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program, service, or activity, including employment, provided or offered by Branch Intermediate School District.

Any questions or concerns about unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment or retaliation, based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or a pregnancy related condition), age, disability, height, weight, marital or family status, genetic information, or military service should be directed to one of the District’s civil rights compliance officers/coordinators.

Designated Title IX Coordinators, 504 Coordinators, & Civil Rights Coordinators

Darrin Adair
Assistant Superintendent of Special Education

Emili Jones
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

Branch Intermediate School District
370 Morse St.
Coldwater, MI 49036
517.279.5730

To report information about conduct that may constitute unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment or retaliation, or to make a complaint about unlawful discrimination (including harassment or retaliation), please contact one of the coordinators listed above.

 Finally, inquiries about the laws referenced in this notice may also be made to the applicable federal or state enforcement agency, including the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

Fire Drills – 5 drills per year; three must be prior to December 1st

Tornado Drills – 2 drills per year; one must be in the month of March

Lock-Down Drills – 3 drills per year; one must be prior to December 1st & one after January 1st

Additionally, one drill must be scheduled during a lunch period or when a majority of students are gathered.

All doors that provide a means of egress are to be kept unlocked at all times during the hours that the building is occupied.

Evacuation:  Fire exit drills shall include complete evacuation of all occupants from the structure!

Three Drills within Branch County must be observed by the Office of Emergency Management
Questions:  Tim Miner – Email Tim Miner