In this featured piece by NBC 15 (WMTV), the outlet reports that the Madison Metropolitan School District is partnering with local company Singlewire Software to add Visitor Aware check-in systems over summer break. The system scans visitor IDs and can flag unregistered guests using facial recognition, and is monitored and operated by school staff. Terry Swanson, president and CEO of Singlewire Software, said the goal is to give teachers and students an environment where they feel safe and comfortable knowing who is in the building at any point in time. The article notes that other Wisconsin school districts, including Monona Grove, Waunakee, Oregon, and McFarland, have also implemented the software.
Key Takeaways
- The Madison Metropolitan School District is partnering with Singlewire Software to add Visitor Aware check-in systems during summer break.
- The system scans visitor IDs and can flag unregistered guests using facial recognition, monitored and operated by school staff.
- Terry Swanson, president and CEO of Singlewire Software, said the goal is to help students and teachers feel safe and comfortable knowing who is in the building at any time.
- Other Wisconsin school districts using the software include Monona Grove, Waunakee, Oregon, and McFarland.
Original Story
With schools being on summer break, the Madison Metropolitan School District is taking the opportunity to add new safety precautions.
The district is partnering with local company Singlewire Software to add what they call Visitor-Aware check systems. The system scans visitors’ IDs and can flag unregistered guests using facial recognition. It is monitored and operated by school staff.
“You know it’s been our goal, for Madison schools and even other school districts within the areas, to be able to provide an environment for teachers and students where they can feel safe and comfortable knowing who is in the building or out of the building at any point in time,” said President and CEO of Singlewire Software Terry Swanson.