Brownwood News – Brownwood ISD is pleased to announce that we are implementing the Raptor Visitor Management System in all district campuses. Brownwood ISD will be using the Raptor System to track visitors, contractors, and volunteers in schools, providing a safer environment for students and staff.
Upon entering a district campus, visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID, which will be scanned into the system. The Raptor System checks to ensure that registered sex offenders are not entering our buildings. Note that the Raptor System only scans the visitor’s name, date of birth, and photo for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. Additional visitor data from the ID is not gathered nor accessible by users, and the system is not connected to any other organization such as the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, date, and purpose of the visit. A visitor badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork. If a person does not have identification, he/she can still be given access to the building but will be escorted by a school staff member.
“The safety of our students is our highest priority, and the Raptor System provides a consistent way to aid in keeping away people who may present a danger to our students,” read a recent release regarding the new system. “All visitors to the school must be scanned into the system and obtain a visitor badge. Thank you in advance for supporting school safety protocols in our district.”
If you are interested in learning more about the Raptor System, please visit Raptor Technologies’ website (www.raptortech.com). If you have any questions for district personnel, please contact Priscilla Monson at 325-643-5644.
