Cumberland Valley School District has installed a visitor management software program at each of its schools.
School Gate Guardian requires all visitors present a valid driver’s license or other state-issued identification upon arrival at the door. The ID will be scanned and checked against the sexual offender database and information stored locally. Protocol is in place for those who might not have a state-issued ID.
Visitors who have the all clear will receive a printed ID badge that includes their photo and name. The badge is self-expiring, meaning within 12 hours of receipt a red stop sign will bleed through to the front so the badge cannot be reused.
The process to scan an ID, run the check and print a badge takes about 30 seconds to complete. Frequent visitor key passes will be available at a later date those who enter the school regularly.
Staff have been trained in how to handle a positive match in the system.