We use a program called Identakid.  It's a purchased program that synchs to PowerSchool.  We use our own ID badges that we print in house.  We had to purchase the swipe card system and touch screen monitors.  Our IT department worked with Identakid to complete the setup, install software, etc.  We had a few companies we looked at, but ultimately went with this one due to the ease of working directly with PowerSchool.  We used to spend a lot of time hand entering student attendance - we have a large population of students who use the LMC during open/study hall periods - anywhere from 30 to 90 at a time.  We used to use Google Forms and then would still have to enter the data into Power School student by student.  This new program removes that entire process.  

We piloted the program, swiping, PowerSchool entries in the library last spring.  Once we worked out all the kinks, they bought the monitors and swipe systems for our main entry this fall.  Not only can it be used for students with student IDs, you can also use a variation of it for licenses - so with visitors to the school, they all now use the system and it checks them against national lists and gives you alerts.  It can also be set to give an alert on parents you know have custody alerts, etc.  They are now planning on adding it to our nurse's office.

https://identakid.com/  

Jen Larkin
School Librarian
EO Smith High School


On Thu, Jan 9, 2020 at 9:18 AM Nikki Esposito <nicole.esposito25@gmail.com> wrote:
Greetings All,
I recall an email regarding something along the lines of an electronic way to keep track of students while in the school building, if they use the bathroom, go to the nurse, etc.
Is there a way in Powerschool, or another system that any schools use?
Does it work with student ID cards?
This is not only for the library; it is for classrooms as well.
Thank you for taking the time to reply.

Nikki Esposito
Westbrook High School
Library Media Specialist

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