Palisades SD piloting Visitor Aware to replace Raptor; biometric opt-out included

District staff told the committee they've piloted Visitor Aware at the high school for two weeks and recommended moving to a three-year contract that costs roughly $200 more per year than the current Raptor system but requires less peripheral equipment. "We've been piloting it here for 2 weeks now at the high school. Secretaries absolutely love it," the staff presenter said, noting the system scans a driver's license and—if the visitor chooses—captures a face image for easier check-out.

Committee members asked whether visitors can opt out of biometric capture; staff said opt-out is available on-screen and the photo only records when a visitor knowingly clicks the button to take a picture. The presenter noted the kiosk streamlines check-in for substitute and itinerant staff and could replace multiple devices at front desks. Staff will include procurement language and privacy details in the vendor agreement and bring a recommendation back to the full board.