Visitor Management Training: Front Office Staff, Check-In/Out Workflows
On-Demand Resources for Front Office Staff to learn how to use Visitor Management for Visitor, Student, and Staff check-in/out procedures.
Navigate360's Visitor Management solution enables campuses to seamlessly integrates into your school’s safety protocols, facilitating a smooth transition for visitor check-ins, staff check-ins/outs, and student late check-ins/early check-outs.
Audience: Front Office Staff (Staff User), Building Administrator, District Administrator
Scope of Training: This training session walks through the Front Office experience using Visitor Management for Visitor, Student, and Staff Check-In/Out. Key areas covered include:
- Accessing Visitor Management and User Profiles
- Configuring Device Settings (Printer, Camera, ID Scanner)
- Visitor Check-In Methods (Manual, Self-Serve, Mobile App)
- Handling Sex Offender matches and blocklists
- Generating reports and viewing Visit History
Additional Resources:
Accessing Visitor Management Portal
- Open a web browser (Google Chrome/Edge) on your dedicated Visitor Management Laptop.
- Navigate to www.navigate360vm.com.
- Log In with Visitor Management credentials.
- You will now have access to the Visitor, Student and Faculty check in-out pannels.
VM Expert Tip: Clicking on the Star icon in either Chrome or Edge will allow you to save this bookmark for quicker access.
Check-In/Out Methods
Visitor Management allows for different check-in methods to support various Front Office setups and workflows:
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Staff Assisted: Visitor, Student, Staff and/or Registered Volunteer interact with the front office staff. The entirety of the check-in/out is done by the front office staff.
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Self Service: Visitor, Student, Staff and/or Registered Volunteer interact with a standalone desktop, laptop, or iPad. The majority of the check-in/out is done by the Visitor, Student, Staff and/or Registered Volunteer. Compared to the Hybrid configuration, the Staff-Assisted system is mainly leveraged to hand off badges, confirm Student transactions, and/or as a secondary support point. Secondary support including Sex Offender Hits, Manual Entries, and/or issues checking in on Self Service machine.
- Hybrid: Visitor, Student, Staff and/or Registered Volunteer interact with a standalone desktop, laptop, iPad, and/or directly with the front office staff. The Staff-Assisted system is leveraged to hand off badges, confirm Student transactions, and/or as a secondary support point. Secondary support including Sex Offender Hits, Manual Entries, and/or issues checking in on Self Service machine.
Staff Assisted
Check-in a Visitor
Check-in a Visitor: Staff-Assisted
Please select from the scanning options below to learn how to check in a visitor on your Staff-Assisted Visitor Management station
To learn more about the scanning hardware supported by Visitor Management, check out our article on supported hardware.
Camera
Check-In a Visitor: Camera
Note: We recommend using the Logitech C925e for an optimal camera scanning experience in Visitor Management. You will need to allow camera access for “https://navigate360vm.com” in your browser settings. We also recommend Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari when using the Camera Scanning Method.
Please follow the below steps to check in a visitor on a Staff-Assisted station, with the default ID Scanning Method set to Camera Only:
- Log into Visitor Management and navigate to the Visitors page
- Click on the Check-in Visitor button
- Users will be directed to the Capture Visitor ID page
- Users will be prompted to position the visitor's ID in front of the camera, so that it is in the center of the viewfinder on screen
- Users will also be able to switch between the below scanning methods:
- QR Code Scan
- Manual Check-in
- After retrieving the ID data from the camera, Visitor Management will check the visitor's First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth for any potential matches on the national sex offender database.
- If a match is found, users will be prompted with a Possible Sex Offender Match pop-up displaying the info from the visitor's ID and the info from the potential match on the database. Users can then compare the info to decide if it is a True Match and deny entry, or decide it is a False Positive and remove the match from their Visitor Profile
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, users will see the Visit Details page
- If the school requires a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in, users can take a new photo of the visitor by clicking on the visitor's current picture on the Visit Details page
- Users will enter the below mandatory or optional information required for the visit, depending on the settings saved by an Admin user:
- Visitor Type - Always mandatory
- Reason for Visit - Always mandatory
- Destination
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Who are you visiting?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Student - Users can select from already-associated students to their profile or search for another student. To search for a student, the user can click on Other to search by student name and select them for the visit.
- Staff - Visitors can search for and select a staff member from the current building.
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Mobile Number
- Users can then click Allow Entry & Print Badge to finish the check-in process
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
2D Scanner
Check-In a Visitor: 2D Scanner
Note: There are currently two 2D Scanners supported by Visitor Management. The Zebra DS9308-DL and the Zebra DS457. A camera will also need to be connected to your computer in order to capture the visitor's photo after scanning their Driver's License.
Please follow the below steps to check in a visitor on a Staff-Assisted station, with the default ID Scanning Method set to 2D Scanner:
- Log into Visitor Management and navigate to the Visitors page
- Click on the Check-in Visitor button
- Users will be directed to the Scan Visitor ID page
- Users will be prompted to scan the barcode on the back of the visitor's Driver's License with the 2D Scanner
- If this is their first time visiting the building, users will be prompted to take a photo of the visitor with a 5 second countdown after selecting Take Photo
- Users will also be able to switch between the below scanning methods to account for visitors that do not have a Driver's License with them:
- QR Code Scan
- Webcam
- Manual Check-in
- After retrieving the license data from the scanner, Visitor Management will check the visitor's First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth for any potential matches on the national sex offender database.
- If a match is found, users will be prompted with a Possible Sex Offender Match pop-up displaying the info from the visitor's ID and the info from the potential match on the database. Users can then compare the info to decide if it is a True Match and deny entry, or decide it is a False Positive and remove the match from their Visitor Profile
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, users will see the Visit Details page
- If the school requires a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in, users can take a new photo of the visitor by clicking on the visitor's current picture on the Visit Details page
- Users will enter the below mandatory or optional information required for the visit, depending on the settings saved by an Admin user:
- Visitor Type - Always mandatory
- Reason for Visit - Always mandatory
- Destination
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Who are you visiting?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Student - Users can select from already-associated students to their profile or search for another student. To search for a student, the user can click on Other to search by student name and select them for the visit.
- Staff - Visitors can search for and select a staff member from the current building.
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Mobile Number
- Users can then click Allow Entry & Print Badge to finish the check-in process
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
ID Scanner
Check-In a Visitor: ID Scanner
Note: This check-in method requires an ID Card Scanner, such as the Acuant ID-150. You will also need AssureID Sentinel, ID-AIDD, and the Navigate360 ID Scanner App installed on your computer. Currently, this software is only compatible with Windows. If you are using a MacOS device, please see the steps outlined in the Camera and 2D Scanner tabs on this article.
Please follow the below steps to check in a visitor on a Staff-Assisted station, with the default ID Scanning Method set to ID Scanner:
- Log into Visitor Management and navigate to the Visitors page
- Click on the Check-in Visitor button
- Users will be directed to the Scan Visitor ID page
- Users will be prompted to insert the visitor's Driver's License into the ID Scanner
- Users will also be able to switch between the below scanning methods to account for visitors that do not have a Driver's License with them:
- QR Code Scan
- Webcam
- Manual Check-in
- After retrieving the license data from the scanner, Visitor Management will check the visitor's First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth for any potential matches on the national sex offender database.
- If a match is found, users will be prompted with a Possible Sex Offender Match pop-up displaying the info from the visitor's ID and the info from the potential match on the database. Users can then compare the info to decide if it is a True Match and deny entry, or decide it is a False Positive and remove the match from their Visitor Profile
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, users will see the Visit Details page
- If the school requires a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in, users can take a new photo of the visitor by clicking on the visitor's current picture on the Visit Details page
- Users will enter the below mandatory or optional information required for the visit, depending on the settings saved by an Admin user:
- Visitor Type - Always mandatory
- Reason for Visit - Always mandatory
- Destination
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Who are you visiting?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Student - Users can select from already-associated students to their profile or search for another student. To search for a student, the user can click on Other to search by student name and select them for the visit.
- Staff - Visitors can search for and select a staff member from the current building.
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Mobile Number
- Users can then click Allow Entry & Print Badge to finish the check-in process
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
QR Code Scan
Check-In a Visitor: QR Code Scan
Note: This check-in option requires the visitor to provide their QR Code after scheduling a visit from the Visitor Check-in Mobile App.
Please follow the below steps to check in a visitor, using the QR Code Scan option on a Staff-Assisted station:
- Log into Visitor Management and navigate to the Visitors page
- Click on the Check-in Visitor button
- Users will be directed to the Scan/Capture Visitor ID page depending on their default scanning method
- Users can click the QR Code Scan button to scan a visitor's QR Code from the mobile app
- Users will be prompted to position the QR Code in front of the camera, so that it is in the center of the viewfinder on screen
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, the Visit Details provided by the visitor on the mobile app will be applied to the check-in and their badge will be printed
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
Manual Check-in
Check-In a Visitor: Manual Check-in
Note: If you are experiencing any issues scanning the visitor's ID card using the other scanning methods outlined in this article, you can also access the Manual Check-in option directly from the Visitor Check-in page.
Please follow the below steps to check in a visitor, using the Manual Check-in option on a Staff-Assisted station:
- Log into Visitor Management and navigate to the Visitors page
- Click on the Check-in Visitor button
- Users will be directed to the Scan/Capture Visitor ID page depending on their default scanning method
- Users can click the Manual Check-in button to manually enter the visitor's information
- Users will click Add Photo to take a picture of the visitor and then fill in the below information from the visitor's ID:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Click Screen Visitor
- Visitor Management will then check the visitor's First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth for any potential matches on the national sex offender database.
- If a match is found, users will be prompted with a Possible Sex Offender Match pop-up displaying the info from the visitor's ID and the info from the potential match on the database. Users can then compare the info to decide if it is a True Match and deny entry, or decide it is a False Positive and remove the match from their Visitor Profile
- Once the system is finished processing the information, users will see the Visit Details page
- Users will enter the below mandatory or optional information required for the visit, depending on the settings saved by an Admin user:
- Visitor Type - Always mandatory
- Reason for Visit - Always mandatory
- Destination
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Who are you visiting?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Student - Users can select from already-associated students to their profile or search for another student. To search for a student, the user can click on Other to search by student name and select them for the visit.
- Staff - Visitors can search for and select a staff member from the current building.?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Mobile Number
- Users can then click Allow Entry & Print Badge to finish the check-in process
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
Check-out a Visitor
Check-Out a Visitor - Staff Assisted
- Log into Visitor Management as a District Admin, Building Admin or Staff User
- Navigate to the In Building panel, which is displayed from every page within Visitor Management
- Locate the visitor to be checked out and click Check-Out Visitor
- When prompted to confirm the check-out, again click Check-Out Visitor
- Once the check-out is confirmed, the visitor will be removed from the In Building panel
Self Service
Check-in a Visitor
Check-in a Visitor: Self-Serve
Please select from the scanning options below to learn how visitors can check-in on your Self-Serve Visitor Management station.
To learn more about the scanning hardware supported by Visitor Management, click here.
To learn more about the Self-Serve Setup page and how to select the Self-Serve scanning method, click here.
Camera
Visitor Check-in: Camera
Note: We recommend using the Logitech C925e for an optimal camera scanning experience in Visitor Management. You will need to allow camera access for “https://navigate360vm.com” in your browser settings. We also recommend Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari when using the Camera Scanning Method.
Visitors will follow the below steps to check in on a Self-Serve station, with the Scanning Method set to Camera:
- Visitors will select the Visitor button on the Self-Serve landing page, and then select Scan Government-issued ID
- Visitors will be directed to the Capture Government-Issued ID page
- Visitors will be prompted to position their ID in front of the camera, so that it is in the center of the viewfinder on screen
- After retrieving the ID data from the camera, Visitor Management will check the visitor's First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth for any potential matches on the national sex offender database.
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If a match is found, visitors will see a popup asking them to see the front desk to continue
- Staff-Assisted users will see a notification banner on their station, to verify the check-in attempt from Self-Serve
- After clicking the visitor's name in the banner, users will be prompted with a Possible Sex Offender Match pop-up displaying the info from the visitor's ID and the info from the potential match on the database. Users can then compare the info to decide if it is a True Match and deny entry, or decide it is a False Positive and remove the match from their Visitor Profile and continue the check-in process
- If an Admin has set the option to require a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in:
- Visitors will see a popup asking them to take a new photo before continuing to the Visit Details page
- If an Admin has set the option to prevent first-time visitors from using Self-Serve:
- Visitors will see a popup asking them to see the front desk to continue
- Staff-Assisted users will see a notification banner on their station, to confirm the new visitor check-in attempt from Self-Serve
- After clicking the visitor's name in the banner, users will be able to continue the check-in process with the information from the ID scanned on Self-Serve
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If a match is found, visitors will see a popup asking them to see the front desk to continue
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, visitors will see the Visit Details page
- Visitors will enter the below mandatory or optional information for their visit, depending on the settings saved by an Admin user:
- Visitor Type - Always mandatory
- Reason for Visit - Always mandatory
- Destination
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Who are you visiting?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Student - Visitors can only select from already-associated students to their profile. If this a first-time visitor or if there are no students linked to their existing Visitor Profile, then the student option will be disabled.
- Staff - Visitors can search for and select a staff member from the current building.
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Mobile Number
- Visitors can then select Confirm & Continue to finish the check-in process and collect their badge.
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
2D Scanner
Visitor Check-in: 2D Scanner
Note: There are currently two 2D Scanners supported by Visitor Management. The Zebra DS9308-DL and the Zebra DS457. A camera will also need to be connected to your computer in order to capture the visitor's photo after scanning their Driver's License.
Visitors will follow the below steps to check in on a Self-Serve station, with the Scanning Method set to 2D Scanner:
- Visitors will select the Visitor button on the Self-Serve landing page, and then select Scan Government-issued ID
- Visitors will be directed to the Scan or Capture Government-Issued ID page
- Visitors will be prompted to scan the barcode on the back of their Driver's License with the 2D Scanner
- Visitors will also be able to switch to the below scanning method if they do not have a Driver's License with them:
- Other Issued IDs - Webcam
- After retrieving the license data from the scanner, Visitor Management will check the visitor's First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth for any potential matches on the national sex offender database.
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If a match is found, visitors will see a popup asking them to see the front desk to continue
- Staff-Assisted users will see a notification banner on their station, to verify the check-in attempt from Self-Serve
- After clicking the visitor's name in the banner, users will be prompted with a Possible Sex Offender Match pop-up displaying the info from the visitor's ID and the info from the potential match on the database. Users can then compare the info to decide if it is a True Match and deny entry, or decide it is a False Positive and remove the match from their Visitor Profile and continue the check-in process
- If an Admin has set the option to require a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in:
- Visitors will see a popup asking them to take a new photo before continuing to the Visit Details page
- If an Admin has set the option to prevent first-time visitors from using Self-Serve:
- Visitors will see a popup asking them to see the front desk to continue
- Staff-Assisted users will see a notification banner on their station, to confirm the new visitor check-in attempt from Self-Serve
- After clicking the visitor's name in the banner, users will be able to continue the check-in process with the information from the ID scanned on Self-Serve
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If a match is found, visitors will see a popup asking them to see the front desk to continue
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, visitors will see the Visit Details page
- Visitors will enter the below mandatory or optional information for their visit, depending on the settings saved by an Admin user:
- Visitor Type - Always mandatory
- Reason for Visit - Always mandatory
- Destination
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Who are you visiting?
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Student - Visitors can only select from already-associated students to their profile. If this a first-time visitor or if there are no students linked to their existing Visitor Profile, then the student option will be disabled.
- Staff - Visitors can search for and select a staff member from the current building.
- Visitors can choose from either a Student or a Staff member
- Mobile Number
- Visitors can then select Confirm & Continue to finish the check-in process and collect their badge.
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
QR Code Scan
Visitor Check-in: QR Code Scan
Note: This check-in option requires the visitor to have been invited to the Visitor Check-in Mobile App by a staff user and schedule their visit before arriving at the school.
Visitors will follow the below steps to check in on a Self-Serve station, using the QR Code Scan option:
- Visitors will select the Visitor button on the Self-Serve landing page, and then select Scan QR Code from Mobile App
- Visitors will be prompted to position their QR Code in front of the camera, so that it is in the center of the viewfinder on screen
- Once the system is finished processing the scan, visitors will see the Confirm Your Information page with the Visit Details they entered while scheduling their visit on the mobile app
- If an Admin has set the option to require a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in:
- Visitors will see a popup asking them to take a new photo before continuing
- If an Admin has set the option to require a new picture to be taken for all visitors checking in:
- Visitors can then select Confirm & Continue to finish the check-in process and collect their badge.
If both Navigate360 Visitor Management and Navigate360 Emergency Management have been purchased:
Visitor's with a Mobile Number saved to their Profile will receive a text/SMS notification after checking into a building, informing them that their visit details have been passed to Emergency Management, in case an emergency occurs during their visit.
Google Translate
Google Translate is available to assist non-English-speaking students or guardians checking a student out early. To use this feature, students or guardians can click Select Language at the bottom of the Self-Serve main page. Once they choose their preferred language, the page will refresh and they can complete the needed steps to check out early of the building.
In the Self-Serve check-in/out experience, it is the Visitor's responsibility to complete check-out at the self-serve kiosk.
Viewing the “Visitors” Page
Visitors Page
District Admins, Building Admins and Staff Users can interact with the Visitors page to view All Visitors, Scheduled Visits. Frequent Visitors, Blocklisted Visitors and Visit History. To access the Visitors page, follow the below steps:
- Log into Visitor Management as a District Admin, Building Admin or Staff User
- Navigate to the Visitors Page by clicking the person icon on the side navigation menu
All Visitors
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View all visitors to the current building
- Toggle between a Card view or Table view of visitors
- Search for visitors throughout the district, including those that did and did not visit the current building
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Check in and out any visitors -
- Click here for more details on Staff-Assisted Visitor Check-in functionality
- Click here for more details on Staff-Assisted Visitor Check-out functionality
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Delete a Visitor (District Admins only) -
- From the card view of the page – click on the ellipsis on the bottom right of the needed Visitor card and select Delete Visitor
- From the table view of the page – click on the ellipsis on the right column of the row for the needed visitor and select Delete Visitor
- Note: Once a visitor is deleted, their profile will no longer display, but their visitor history will remain accessible and can be shown in any needed reports.
- Note: Once a visitor is deleted, their profile will no longer display, but their visitor history will remain accessible and can be shown in any needed reports.
- From the card view of the page – click on the ellipsis on the bottom right of the needed Visitor card and select Delete Visitor
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Bulk Actions (available on the Table view only) -
- Users are able to search for and select multiple visitors in the current building to Send a Mobile App Invitation
- Search for and select the needed visitors by checking the checkbox to the left of the Visitor Name column
- Once at least two visitors are selected, the Bulk Actions button on the top right of the table will enable
- Once all visitors are selected, click on Bulk Actions → Send Mobile App Invitation
- Mobile App invitations can only be sent to visitors with an existing Visitor Profile and a mobile number added to their profile. To confirm that a mobile number has been added to the Visitor Profile, confirm that Added is displayed in the Mobile Number column on the table.
- Users are able to search for and select multiple visitors in the current building to Send a Mobile App Invitation
Scheduled Visits
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View upcoming visitor visits that were scheduled via the mobile app
- View:
- Visitor Name
- Date and time of upcoming visit
- Who they are visiting (if the visitor selected this as part of setting up their scheduled visit).
- Visit Reason
- Building
Frequent Visitors
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View all frequent visitors to the current building
- Toggle between a Card view or Table view of visitors
- Check in and out any visitors -
- Click here for more details on Staff-Assisted Visitor Check-in functionality
- Click here for more details on Staff-Assisted Visitor Check-out functionality
Blocklisted
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View all visitors that are blocked from entering the building
- Note: Once a visitor is added to the blocklist, they are blocked from visiting any building in the district.
- Ability to add a visitor or multiple visitors at a time to the blocklist
- Click here for more details on how to add a visitor to the blocklist
Visit History
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View the visit history for all visitors in the current building
- Search for visitors by name
- Set a Start Date and End Date to view a specific date range of visits
- Filter by Reason selected by visitors when they checked in
- Filter by building if the visitor searched for is not in the current building
Viewing the “Students” Page
Students Page
District Admins, Building Admins and Staff Users can interact with the Students page to view All Students, Scheduled check-ins/check-outs, as well as Check-in & Check-out History. To access the Students page, follow the below steps:
- Log into Visitor Management as a District Admin, Building Admin or Staff User
- Navigate to the Students Page by clicking the academic hat icon on the side navigation menu
All Students
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View all students that were passed from the SIS as part of the SIS sync
- Search for students by name or student ID number
- Filter the list of students by grade level
- Set up Barcode/RFID for students - click here for more details on this functionality
- Check in students, individually or in bulk - click here for more details on the Student Late Check-in Process
- Check out students, individually or in bulk - click here for more details on the Student Early Check-out Process
Scheduled
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View student check-in and check-out events that were scheduled by a parent/guardian via the mobile app
- Search for students by name or student ID number
- Approve or delete upcoming check-in or check-out events
Check-in & Check-out History
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View the check-in and check-out history for all students
- Search for students by name or student ID number
- Set a Start Date and End Date to view a specific date range of check-in and check-out events
- Filter the list of events by type:
- Late Check-in
- Early Check-out
- Filter the list of events by grade level
- Click on the ellipsis in the Actions column for any student to:
- Edit Event
- Reprint Badge - only available for events from the current day
- Delete Event
Viewing the “Staff” Page
Staff Page
District Admins, Building Admins and Staff Users can interact with the Staff page to view All Staff, View Visit History and Scheduled Substitute Visits. To access the Staff page, follow the below steps:
- Log into Visitor Management as a District Admin, Building Admin or Staff User
- Navigate to the Staff Page by clicking the case icon on the side navigation menu
Export List
District Admins, Building Admins and Staff Users can export a list of all staff from the current building by clicking on the Export List button on the top of the page.
- Export a list (XLXS format) of all staff members, including substitutes, in the current building with the below information
- Staff Name
- Staff Type
- Job Title
- Staff ID
- Last Visit
- Status
All Staff
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View all staff members that were either passed from the SIS as part of the SIS sync or added manually
- Toggle between viewing Active and Inactive staff members, including substitutes
- Toggle between a Card view or Table view of staff members, including substitutes
- Search for staff members, including substitutes, by name
- Set up Barcode/RFID for staff members, including substitutes - click here for more details on this functionality
- Manually invite staff members, including substitutes, to Visitor Management - click here for more details on this functionality
- Check in and out any staff member, including substitutes
Visit History
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View the visit history for all staff member visits, including substitutes
- Search for staff members, including substitutes, by name
- Set a Start Date and End Date to view a specific date range of visits
- Click on the ellipsis in the Actions column for any staff member or substitute to:
- Edit Visit
- Delete Visit
Scheduled Substitute Visits
On this tab, users can see and use the below functionality:
- View substitute visits that were scheduled via the mobile app
- Search for substitutes by name
- Approve or deny upcoming substitute visits
Viewing the “Volunteers” Page
Volunteers Page
Note: This functionality is only available if the Volunteer Management module was purchased.
Volunteers
District Admins, Building Admins and Staff Users can interact with the Volunteers page to view Approved, Pending, Rejected and Blocklisted Volunteers. To access the Volunteers page, follow the below steps:
- Log into Visitor Management as a District Admin, Building Admin or Staff User
- Navigate to the Volunteers Page by clicking the hands icon on the side navigation menu
- From all tabs, users can:
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Add a Volunteer → Add Individual Manually
- Users can manually add a volunteer by entering the needed Personal and Volunteer Information:
- Personal Information
- Identifying Information
- Demographic Information
- Contact Information
- Volunteer Information
- Preferred Volunteer roles
- Preferred School(s) to Volunteer
- Personal Information
- Users can click on Approve and Submit to add the volunteer
- Users can manually add a volunteer by entering the needed Personal and Volunteer Information:
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Add a Volunteer → Bulk Import CSV
- On the Bulk Upload modal - click Download Template
- Open the Template (CSV)
- Enter the below information for each Volunteer:
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Address
- Address Line 2
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Phone Number
- Save the template in your desired location and close
- On the Bulk Upload modal - click Upload Completed CSV
- Select the template from the stored location and click Open
- On the Bulk Upload modal - click Import & Save
Note: Volunteers that are added manually, either individually or via bulk upload, will not go through a background check process
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Add a Volunteer → Add Individual Manually
- By default, users will land on the Approved tab. On this tab, users can:
- Search for Volunteers by name
- Filter displayed Volunteers by Role - by default, All Roles are displayed
- Toggle between a Card view or Table view of Volunteers
- Card View
- Users can check in a volunteer
- Users can click the ellipsis to
- View the Volunteer Profile
- Add the Volunteer to the Blocklist
- Table View
- Users can see:
- Name
- Last Check-in
- Actions - check in a volunteer
- Users can click the ellipsis to
- View the Volunteer Profile
- Add the Volunteer to the Blocklist
- Users can see:
- Users can navigate to the Pending tab. On this tab, users can:
- Search for Volunteers by name
- View the list of Volunteers with pending application status with the below details:
- Name
- Date Submitted
- Criminal History
- Click the ellipsis for any of the listed pending volunteers to:
- View Application
- Approve Application
- Reject Application
- Check at least 2 checkboxes to enable to the Bulk Actions functionality to:
- Approve all selected volunteers
- Reject all selected volunteers
- Export all selected volunteers as an XLXS
- Users can navigate to the Rejected tab. On this tab, users can:
- Search for Volunteers by name
- View the list of Volunteers with pending application status with the below details:
- Name
- Date Submitted
- Rejected by
- Criminal History
- Click the ellipsis for any of the listed rejected volunteers to:
- View Application
- Users can navigate to the Blocklisted tab. On this tab, users can:
- Search for Volunteers by name
- View the list of Volunteers with pending application status with the below details:
- Name
- Blocklisting Date
- Reason
- Criminal History
- Click the ellipsis for any of the listed rejected volunteers to:
- View Application
- Remove from Blocklist
ID Scanning Resources
ID Scanning Method
Visitor Management allows users to set the default scanning method they would like to use when scanning a visitor's ID during the Staff-Assisted check-in process. Please follow the below steps to learn how to access the ID Scanning Method page and set the default scanning option for Staff-Assisted check-ins:
- Log into Visitor Management
- Navigate to the Device Settings page by clicking the gear icon on the side navigation menu
- Select the ID Scanning Method tab
ID Scanning Method
Users can select 1 of the 3 options listed below to set the default scanning method when checking in visitors on the Staff-Assisted station:
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Camera
- This option allows users to scan multiple ID types using an external webcam
- U.S. Driver's Licenses
- Government Issued U.S. ID Cards
- U.S. Passports
- U.S. Passport Cards
- This option does not require any additional configuration on this page, however users should specify their default camera on the Camera Setup page
- For more information on the Camera Setup page, click here
- This option allows users to scan multiple ID types using an external webcam
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2D Scanner
- This option allows users to scan barcodes on the back of U.S. Driver's Licenses using a 2D barcode scanner, and take a photo of the visitor using an external webcam
- U.S. Driver's Licenses only
- This option does not require any additional configuration on this page, however users should specify their default camera on the Camera Setup page
- For more information on the Camera Setup page, click here
- This option allows users to scan barcodes on the back of U.S. Driver's Licenses using a 2D barcode scanner, and take a photo of the visitor using an external webcam
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ID Scanner
Note: This scanning option requires 3rd party software in order to connect to Visitor Management. This 3rd party software is only available for Windows devices.
- This option allows users to scan U.S. Driver's Licenses by inserting the ID into an ID Card Scanner, such as the ID-150
- U.S. Driver's Licenses only
- Users can add a scanner by filling out the below fields and then clicking Add Scanner:
- Scanner Name - Users can enter any name that they prefer
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Scanner ID - Users will need to enter the Serial Number listed on the bottom of the scanner
- Note: If a letter is capitalized in the Serial Number of the scanner, it should be capitalized here as well
- This option also requires the below software to be installed on the computer, in order for the ID data to be sent to Visitor Management:
- AssureID Sentinel
- ID-AIDD
- Navigate360 ID Scanner app
- For more information on how to set up an ID Scanner and install the required software, click here
- Users can locate their Building ID and District ID, needed for the Navigate360 ID Scanner app, inside the information box located under line 3 of the installation instructions listed on the page
- This option allows users to scan U.S. Driver's Licenses by inserting the ID into an ID Card Scanner, such as the ID-150