Whether a student, staff member, visitor, or parent/guardian, it’s always a good idea to know that an individual belongs on campus or has been vetted by the front office. A clear and easy way to achieve this is with ID cards. Here are three key benefits of having an ID:
Strengthens Security
Having a physical form of identification on everyone in the building is a great way to easily know that they belong on campus. Many ID cards can have additional utility built in, such as proximity or a barcode.These can save time whenever an individual needs to identify themselves, allowing for a quick scan of the badge for verification. School logos can be added to badges, allowing for more customization to deter unauthorized badge duplication or creation.
Easy Access to Important Information
Physical IDs can display important information, making it readily available to your staff. This can go beyond the standard name and picture, to more customized information important to your district. If the student has an activity pass that gives them access to certain events, it can be conveyed on the badge design. QR codes can also be printed to provide additional data, such as important health information like allergies, saving valuable time in an emergency. If there are any state requirements for having certain information available to all students, such as suicide prevention hotlines, it can be professionally printed on one side of the badge for easy access.
Multipurpose Utility
With the amount of information that can be easily accessible with an ID, it makes it a great resource for many different processes around campus. From library checkout, food service lines, to checking students in at school events, and more. If the card has proximity, it can also be tied to door access for staff and be used for time entry for payroll.
Those are a few key benefits of having a physical ID. If you would like to learn more about School Technology’s ID Badging solution for Skyward users that allows for on-demand printing using your Skyward data, reach out to us at sales@k12sta.com or call 877-436-4657.
