Safety and Security
The safety and security of our students, staff and community is our top priority. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone feels safe and can focus on the important task of learning and growing.
This page outlines some of the measures, protocols and resources we have implemented to ensure the well-being of all members of our district community.
If you have any questions about safety and security or want to report a concern, please contact your school, the district office, our Director of Safety and Security Solvei Jurmu at sjurmu@nssd112.org.
Contact Information
- District Office: 224-765-3000
- Braeside: 224-765-3400
- Edgewood: 224-765-3200
- Indian Trail: 224-765-3500
- Northwood: 224-765-3600
- Oak Terrace: 224-765-3100
- Ravinia: 224-765-3700
- Red Oak: 224-765-3750
- Sherwood: 224-765-3800
- Wayne Thomas: 224-765-3900
Standard Response Protocol
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we have adopted the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). The SRP is an all-hazards approach designed to ensure a clear, common language during emergencies. It replaces the ALICE protocol and focuses on five key actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.
Each staff member carries a card with these actions, and posters are displayed throughout our schools to reinforce this new protocol. Watch the video below from our director of safety and security, Solvei Jurmu, for more details on the SRP.
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Director of Safety and Security
Solvei Jurmu joined North Shore School District 112 as Director of Safety and Security in 2023, in a shared position with Bannockburn District 106 and Deerfield District 109.
Jurmu oversees safety and security planning, training, oversight, interdistrict communication, liaisoning with first responders and implementation of safety and security protocols, including response training, behavioral response, and related issues of safety.
She brings extensive law enforcement experience to the role after a distinguished career as a police officer in Wilmette. She attained the rank of Sergeant before her retirement in 2023.
Safety/Security Information
Additional Safety/Security Resources
- Online safety tips for parents of primary school children 6-10 Year Olds
- Online safety for parents of 11-13 years old
- Media Smarts Tip Sheet: Using Parental Controls
- For Parents: Helping your teen navigate Instagram safely
- Exploring YouTube Confidently: A family guide to supervised experiences
- Online Safety Resources
- Parent’s Guide to Twitch
- Parent’s Guide to Discord
- Safe Firearm Storage Message
Website Articles:
- Cyberbullying
- Parent Guide to Protecting Teens on Social Media
- Why is Parental Control Important
- A parent’s guide to BeReal
- For Parents: What is Roblox?
- Guardian’s Guide: TikTok
- Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Snapchat (2024)
- 11 Parental Control and Monitoring Apps We Recommend in 2023
- Safer Social Media and Messaging Apps for Kids
- Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Discord (2024)
- Navigating The Digital World: Resources to Support Families, Parents, Guardians
- Best Parental Control Apps
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators