Discover 4 Surprising Benefits of School Access Control Systems

When you think of access control in a school or any organization, you think about security. Access control solutions, first and foremost, are about security. But like many solutions that can track and collect valuable information, school access control can do more for your Austin, TX school district.

Discover several ways to use an access control system to go beyond security and improve day-to-day school operations.

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Multi-Purpose ID Cards

For a long time, Austin school districts like Eanes ISD have enabled magnetic student ID cards that could be loaded with cash for school lunches. Parents could easily load money for cafeteria lunches via the school website. These IDs are already a form of access control and have been used to ensure non-students don't have access to the school. These cards can be used in automated access control, where doors can still be locked at specific times, and students must use certain entrances. This is particularly valuable for high schools where students go between buildings on the campus often. 

Attendance Tracking

Unexcused absences can be a big issue for some students. With an access control solution, you can account for student attendance. Were they in school but cut a class? It’s much easier to track with a system that tracks entries to the premises. Roll calls can be done with the swipe of a card versus teachers visually checking or calling names. Staff movements can be tracked too if issues arise with teachers, substitutes, and other staff not being on duty when they are supposed to be.

Tracing Lost Children

Younger students have sometimes wandered off the school grounds. School IDs on students can help identify them, with their name and the school for easy identification to authorities. Emergency contact info can also be printed on the back of an ID if a situation is critical so a parent or responsible person can be reached quickly.

Identifying Medical Issues and Special Requirements

ID cards can be linked to information about special requirements. Does a student require seizure medicine, or do they have dangerous allergies? Should a problem arise, quickly identifying the student's needs can enable teachers and staff to get the right kind of help when seconds and minutes count. Parents can get peace of mind that their children will get the right care in a critical situation because the essential information is there.

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