Follow-Up on Safety Measures | Seguimiento de las Me...

February 21, 2025 Dear North Shore School District 112 Community, I want to follow up on  last week’s joint message  with the City of Highland Park and Township High School District 113 regarding the disturbing incident involving recording in a bathroom. While I can’t provide additional details about the ongoing criminal investigation, I can share some steps we have taken in an effort to prevent this type of situation from occurring again As stated in last week’s message, immediately upon learning of the situation, we conducted a thorough search of all bathrooms at each of our schools, and we can confidently confirm that no recording devices were found. These searches were carried out by our operations team in collaboration with Solvei Jurmu (our director of safety and security) and law enforcement personnel. To reinforce security measures in student restrooms, we have implemented additional safeguards as part of our ongoing facility safety efforts. This includes enhanced monitoring procedures and training for custodial staff to identify and report any irregularities. We are also making structural updates that improve overall facility security, including measures that help deter and detect any unauthorized tampering with restroom fixtures. Finally, I want to remind you that support is available for any student who may be struggling with this situation. Please  visit our website for available resources  or contact Dr. Holly Colin, assistant superintendent for student services, at  hcolin@nssd112.org . I will continue to share updates as we are able to do so. Above all, I want to reassure our students, staff and families that our school bathrooms are safe to use. We remain committed to maintaining a secure environment and will continue taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our schools. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely,   Mike Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Estimada Comunidad del Distrito Escolar 112 de North Shore, Quiero dar seguimiento al  mensaje conjunto de la semana pasada  con la Ciudad de Highland Park y el Distrito Escolar Secundario 113 del Municipio sobre el preocupante incidente relacionado con una grabación en un baño. Si bien no puedo proporcionar detalles adicionales sobre la investigación criminal en curso, sí puedo compartir algunas medidas que hemos tomado para prevenir que este tipo de situación vuelva a ocurrir. Como se indicó en el mensaje de la semana pasada, inmediatamente después de conocer la situación, realizamos una búsqueda exhaustiva en todos los baños de nuestras escuelas y podemos confirmar con confianza que no se encontraron dispositivos de grabación. Estas búsquedas fueron llevadas a cabo por nuestro equipo de operaciones en colaboración con Solvei Jurmu (nuestra directora de seguridad y protección) y el personal encargado de la ley. Para reforzar las medidas de seguridad en los baños estudiantiles, hemos implementado salvaguardas adicionales como parte de nuestros esfuerzos continuos por mejorar la seguridad de las instalaciones. Esto incluye procedimientos de monitoreo mejorados y capacitación para el personal de mantenimiento para que puedan identificar y reportar cualquier irregularidad. También estamos realizando actualizaciones estructurales que fortalecen la seguridad general de nuestras instalaciones, incluyendo medidas que ayudan a disuadir y detectar cualquier manipulación no autorizada de los elementos de los baños. Finalmente, quiero recordarles que hay apoyo disponible para cualquier estudiante que pueda estar teniendo dificultades con esta situación. Por favor,  visite nuestro sitio web para acceder a los recursos disponibles  o comuníquese con la Dra. Holly Colin, superintendente adjunta de servicios estudiantiles, en  hcolin@nssd112.org . Continuaré compartiendo actualizaciones en la medida en que podamos hacerlo. Sobre todo, quiero asegurarles a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias que los baños de nuestras escuelas son seguros. Seguimos comprometidos con el mantenimiento de un entorno seguro y continuaremos tomando medidas proactivas para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de todos en nuestras escuelas. Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en comunicarse. Atentamente, Mike Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D. Superintendente de Escuelas

Friday, Feb 21 2025

Board Meeting Highlights for February 18, 2025

February 19, 2025 North Shore School District 112 held a regular board of education meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at Northwood Middle School. It was also  livestreamed on the district’s Vimeo channel . A full Spanish-translated video of the meeting will be shared within the next few days. PARA LEER ESTO EN ESPAÑOL, VISITE NUESTRO SITIO WEB Y CAMBIE EL IDIOMA A “ESPAÑOL” EN LA ESQUINA IZQUIERDA DE ABAJO DE LA PÁGINA . Here are the highlights: In the superintendent’s report, Dr.  Mike Lubelfeld   honored two staff members recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education  (@ 7:35) for their outstanding contributions.  Jill Baranowski , a speech-language pathologist at Braeside, earned the  Those Who Excel  Award of Special Recognition, while  Doug Smithenry , a first grade dual language teacher at Oak Terrace, received the  Those Who Excel  Award for Meritorious Service. “We’re extremely proud of Doug and Jill for representing North Shore School District 112.” Dr. Lubelfeld said.  The  board approved the appointments  (@ 1:54:19) of Dr.  Michael Rodrigo  as the district’s next assistant superintendent for teaching and learning and  Rachel Filippi  as the executive director of personnel services. Both will begin their new roles on July 1, 2025.  Learn more about them on our website . The meeting featured several presentations and recommendations on middle school curriculum: Middle School ELA Resources:  Dr.  Leah Kimmelman , alongside middle school English language arts (ELA) teachers from Edgewood and Northwood,  recommended  Amplify ELA  as the district’s new middle school ELA resource  (@ 29:21). These materials will be on display at the district office for the next month. Pending approval by the board at the March 18 meeting, the resources will be implemented for the 2025-2026 school year. Following the presentation, board member  Art Kessler  said, “I’ve never seen a curricular presentation before where there’s been so much enthusiasm.” Postsecondary and Career Exploration Course:  Teaching and Learning coordinators  Kim Mollerdino  and  Lexi Robinson   introduced a new middle school postsecondary and career exploration course  (@ 1:27:50), designed to align with the Illinois PaCE Framework. This seven-week course, integrated into the creative and applied arts rotation for grades 6-8, will help students explore career pathways, reflect on their strengths and interests, and understand how extracurricular activities connect to future goals. The board will vote on the course in March, with implementation planned for the 2025-2026 school year. World Language Curriculum:  The  board approved new curricular resources for middle school world language classes  (@ 2:06:52), following a  presentation by  Enrique Castro , coordinator for English learners and bilingual programs, at the January meeting. Dr. Lubelfeld reminded families that registration is open for all students for the 2025-2026 school year. Families can visit  nssd112.org/registration  to complete the process and email  parentportal@nssd112.org  with any questions. Future meeting dates: February 25: Facilities Committee Meeting March 18: Regular Board Meeting (Livestream available) Learn more about the Board of Education  on our website. You can contact the Board at  boardmembers@nssd112.org .

Wednesday, Feb 19 2025

District Administration Announcement | Anuncio de Ad...

February 14, 2025 Dear North Shore School District 112 Community, We are pleased to share two district administrator appointments that will be recommended to the board of education at next Tuesday’s meeting.  Dr. Michael Rodrigo , currently the director of personnel services, is set to become the  assistant superintendent for teaching and learning , and  Ms. Rachel Filippi , currently the district’s student services coordinator, will step into the role of  executive director of personnel services . Pending board approval, both appointments will take effect on  July 1, 2025 . The district also expresses its gratitude to Dr. Kevin Ryan for his eight years of service as assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. Dr. Rodrigo is expected to build on the foundation laid by Dr. Ryan and his team and advance student achievement and growth, innovative practices, and high rigorous expectations for each child every day. Dr. Rodrigo served as Wayne Thomas Elementary School principal for six years before transitioning to the director of personnel services role in 2024. Previously, he was the assistant principal at Walden Elementary in Deerfield Public Schools District 109 and began his career with Teach for America at Rowe Elementary in Chicago. Dr. Rodrigo holds degrees from Illinois State University and Dominican University, as well as a doctorate from National Louis University. Ms. Filippi joined the district office as student services coordinator in 2024, following five years as principal of Sherwood Elementary School. She began her career in education as a special education teacher before serving as an assistant principal and principal in Deerfield and Wilmette. Ms. Filippi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management from the University of Iowa, a master's in teaching in special education from National Louis University, and a master's in school leadership from Concordia University, in addition to a Director of Special Education endorsement. The district emphasizes its commitment to supporting staff by promoting two highly successful former NSSD 112 principals to assume these roles. Dr. Rodrigo is recognized for his care and enthusiasm for improving student outcomes, while Ms. Filippi is known for building a positive culture, selecting and retaining talented staff, and supporting leaders through challenges. Together, we look forward to this next chapter of leadership, innovation and continued success for every student. Sincerely, Mike & Monica Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Monica Schroeder, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar 112 de North Shore, Nos complace compartir dos nombramientos administrativos que serán recomendados a la Junta de Educación en la reunión del próximo martes. El  Dr. Michael Rodrigo , actualmente director de servicios de personal, asumirá el cargo de  superintendente asistente de enseñanza y aprendizaje , y la  Sra. Rachel Filippi , quien actualmente es coordinadora de servicios estudiantiles del distrito, pasará a desempeñar el cargo de  directora ejecutiva de servicios de personal . Si la junta aprueba estos nombramientos, ambos entrarán en vigor el  1 de julio de 2025 . El distrito también expresa su agradecimiento al Dr. Kevin Ryan por sus ocho años de servicio como superintendente asistente de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Se espera que el Dr. Rodrigo continúe el legado establecido por el Dr. Ryan y su equipo, impulsando el logro y el crecimiento estudiantil, fomentando prácticas innovadoras y manteniendo altas expectativas para cada estudiante, cada día. El Dr. Rodrigo fue director de la Escuela Primaria Wayne Thomas durante seis años antes de asumir el cargo de director de servicios de personal en 2024. Previamente, fue subdirector en la Escuela Primaria Walden en el Distrito Escolar 109 de Deerfield y comenzó su carrera con Teach for America en la Escuela Primaria Rowe en Chicago. El Dr. Rodrigo tiene títulos de Illinois State University y Dominican University, así como un doctorado de National Louis University. La Sra. Filippi se unió a la oficina del distrito como coordinadora de servicios estudiantiles en 2024, después de cinco años como directora de la Escuela Primaria Sherwood. Inició su carrera en la educación como maestra de educación especial antes de servir como subdirectora y directora en Deerfield y Wilmette. La Sra. Filippi tiene una licenciatura en Marketing y Administración de la University of Iowa, una maestría en enseñanza de educación especial de National Louis University, una maestría en liderazgo escolar de Concordia University y cuenta además con una certificación de Directora de Educación Especial. El distrito reafirma su compromiso con el apoyo al personal al promover a dos exdirectores exitosos del Distrito Escolar 112 de North Shore para asumir estos roles. El Dr. Rodrigo es reconocido por su dedicación y entusiasmo por mejorar los resultados de aprendizaje de los estudiantes, mientras que la Sra. Filippi es conocida por su habilidad para construir una cultura positiva, seleccionar y retener personal talentoso, y apoyar a los líderes en momentos desafiantes. Juntos, esperamos con entusiasmo este próximo capítulo de liderazgo, innovación y éxito continuo para todos nuestros estudiantes. Atentamente, Mike y Monica Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D. Superintendente de Escuelas Monica Schroeder, Ed.D. Superintendente Adjunta

Friday, Feb 14 2025