Safety and Security
At Deerfield Public Schools District 109, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is a top priority.We are proud to collaborate closely with our wonderful community partners to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone. As a part of our safety measures, we have a dedicated School Resource Officer who moves between buildings throughout the school day.
Additionally, we have hired a Director of Safety and Security who will float between our District 109 buildings, Bannockburn School District 106, and North Shore School District 112.
To further enhance safety in our buildings, we undergo regular assessments conducted by a trusted third-party organization. These assessments help us implement appropriate safety measures effectively. While we cannot share specific details publicly to maintain the integrity of our comprehensive safety plan, please rest assured that we are committed to safeguarding our students, staff, and school community.
Our Director of Safety and Security
Solvei Jurmu
Ms. Jurmu is our shared Director of Safety and Security with North Shore School District 112 and Bannockburn School District 106. Jurmu 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 summer of 2023. She will oversee the three districts' safety & security planning, training, oversight, interdistrict communication, liaison with first responders, and implementation of safety & security protocols including response to emergencies/incidents, behavioral response, and related issues of safety.
Our Student Resource Officer
Officer Lauren Maldonado
Officer Maldonado has been with the Deerfield Police Department for almost six years. Before joining DPD, she was a 4th-grade teacher for 7 years in North Chicago. While visiting each building, Officer Maldonado looks forward to seeing the friendly faces of students and staff throughout the day. Establishing a sense of safety for the 109 community is very important to Lauren and she believes her presence and strong relationships with our community have helped improve that level of safety.
Standard Response Protocol
To strengthen our commitment to safety, we have implemented the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). This all-hazards approach ensures consistent, clear communication during emergencies. The SRP, which replaces the ALICE protocol, emphasizes five key actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.
Posters are displayed throughout our schools as a reminder of this protocol, and all of our staff have been trained diligently on these procedures. If you have any questions or would like to share a concern, please email our Director of Safety and Security, Solvei Jurmu.
Introduction to the SRP
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
Caruso Middle School
1801 Montgomery Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945 - 8430
Fax:( 847) 945 - 1963
Shepard Middle School
440 Grove Place
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 948-0620
Fax: (847) 948-8589
Kipling Elementary School
700 Kipling Place
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 948-5151
South Park Elementary School
1421 Hackberry Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945-5895
Fax: (847) 945-5291
Walden Elementary School
630 Essex Court
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945-9660
Fax: (847) 945-0035
Wilmot Elementary School
795 Wilmot Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945-1075
Fax: (847) 405-9736
District 109 Early Learners
1421 Hackberry Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945-5895
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Working Relationships
We work hard to maintain a strong and positive working relationship with the Deerfield Police Department and the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department. This relationship is presented throughout the entire school year with philanthropy events, fun rides to school, and more.
Value and Trust
We value the trust and support of our community, and together, we are committed to fostering a secure and nurturing environments for everyone at Deerfield Public Schools.
State Required Drills
The state of Illinois requires school districts to practice a minimum of 3 evacuation drills and 1 bus evacuation drill each academic school year. One of the evacuation drills must include the participation of your local fire department. These drills will not come by surprise, you will hear from your building principal when these drills will be conducted throughout the year.
Below is a list of the state's mandatory drills:
- 3 Fire Evacuation Drills
- 1 Bus Evacuation Drill
- 1 Shelter in Place (i.e. tornado or inclement weather)
- 1 Law Enforcement Drill
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