**All VISITORS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID**
In an effort to provide an additional layer of safety in our schools, and to better manage visitors in district facilities, the Kent City School District implemented an electronic visitor management system that enhances safety and security for students, staff, and visitors.
Raptor replaces manual, paper-based logs, allows our schools to produce customized visitor badges with photos, and electronically checks visitors against known sex offender registries and school-based databases.
Overview of Visitor Procedures
1. All visitors to a district facility are expected to check in and out at the office.
2. When the visitor arrives, they will be greeted and asked for a photo ID approved by the District. Visitors without such an ID will be given instructions for how to check in.
3. The Raptor operator will scan the visitor’s photo ID, or if necessary, manually enter the name and date of birth, and issue a badge with the visitor’s picture and name, the date and time, and the destination. Should the system indicate an “alert” on an individual, the Raptor operator will follow the established alert protocol. Photo IDs will be returned to the visitor after scanning.
4. The visitor will wear the temporary Raptor visitor badge throughout the duration of his/her visit. Persons not displaying appropriate identification will be escorted to the office/front desk by any staff member who notices such a case.
5. At the conclusion of the visit, the visitor will return to the office/front desk to check out. The visitor will be instructed to return the visitor badge for disposal. If a visitor forgets to check out, the visitor will be checked out automatically and reminded of the check-out procedure the next time he/she checks in.
6. Subsequent visits to a building will require the Raptor operator to check in the visitor and print a new badge.
What are Acceptable Forms of Identification?
Acceptable forms of identification, which must contain the visitor’s name, birth date, and a photograph, include:
U.S. or foreign driver’s licenses;
U.S. or foreign government IDs;
Military IDs; RMV/DMV issued IDs;
U.S. or foreign passports;
Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards); and/or
Re-entry Permits
