School Board discusses Raptor Visitor Management System for enhanced campus safety

The Shorewood School District meeting on January 28, 2025, focused on key updates regarding safety measures and academic assessments within the district. A significant portion of the discussion centered around the implementation of the Raptor Visitor Management System, aimed at enhancing security in schools.

The Raptor system will conduct background checks on visitors by scanning valid identification, such as driver's licenses or passports. This process includes checks against a registered offender database, ensuring that school administrators are alerted if any concerning information arises. The system is designed to improve the existing visitor management process by providing a more structured approach to monitoring who is in the building. Visitors will receive badges printed with their names and photos, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.

In addition to the Raptor system, the meeting addressed the timeline for sharing academic performance data from winter assessments. While there was an expectation to present this information during the meeting, it was postponed to the next board meeting due to incomplete testing across grade levels. This delay aims to ensure that all relevant data is available for a comprehensive review.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to student safety and academic transparency, with plans to further discuss these topics in future sessions.