Customer Success: The Impact of School Gate Guardian at Mifflin County Schools Share Written By Chris Tags customer success storydigital hall passEmergency Management SolutionsIntegrated School Security SolutionsSchool Safety Solutionsvisitor management solutionsvolunteer management solutions 2024-07-28 Ensuring the safety of students and staff is paramount for any educational institution. Mifflin County School District understands this responsibility well. They have leveraged cutting-edge solutions to create a secure learning environment. A pivotal component of their strategy is the integration of School Gate Guardian’s integrated school safety solutions. This system has reshaped the district’s procedures for the better. The Power of Partnership Mifflin County School District, serving 4,500 students and 900 employees across a sprawling 360-square-mile area, found itself at a critical juncture in 2019. They needed to streamline visitor management and maximize student safety without disrupting the educational environment. The solution came in the form of School Gate Guardian. With a background as an FBI agent, School Safety Coordinator and teacher, Superintendent Vance Varner along with Marc Terry, Systems Analyst, recently discussed the evolution of their security measures following the implementation of School Gate Guardian (SGG) Visitor and Volunteer Management Systems. Celebrated as the optimal solution for Mifflin County, the interview underscores why SGG is a crucial component of the district’s comprehensive safety plan. Here’s what Mifflin County shared… Commitment to Safety Bringing more than twenty years of experience in school administration, Vance Varner has a keen eye for security. Prior to using SGG, they had no electronic method to know who was on their premises—vendors, visitors, or parents. In emergencies like fires requiring evacuation, knowing who might still be inside was nearly impossible without an electronic “sign-in” system. Equally pressing was identifying sexual predators upon entry—an issue of paramount concern. Sharing information between schools was another hurdle in maintaining seamless security protocols. Choosing School Gate Guardian Mifflin County Schools chose SGG's system as it stood out based on its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and critical functions. Ensuring it served their fundamental needs, including real-time predator verification and data sharing across schools, was essential. Initially, there were concerns about who would learn and manage the new system as part of their day-to-day duties. However, once the responsible parties saw the ease of use and the elimination of other sign-in tasks, the system was implemented smoothly. Implementation Process They initiated the process with one school, installing the necessary hardware and software. Training involved teaching users how to scan in visitors, vendors, and parents and print ID badges. With the first school adept at using the system, rolling it out to the other buildings was smooth and rapid. Positive Impact on Security Measures The real-time Sexual Predator Database checks, the ability to save visitor packets and security clearances on servers, digital visitor logs, and easily identifiable visitor badges have greatly enhanced their security. The "quick alert" button also gives staff the capability to summon immediate assistance if needed. Instances of Enhanced Security Besides daily operations, the quick alert feature proved invaluable. Once a user triggered the alert accidentally, it resulted in a rapid response—demonstrating the system's effectiveness even in false-alarm scenarios. While thankfully no emergencies have tested the system fully, it has notably streamlined the visitor check-in/out process and the validation of coaches, vendors, and volunteers. Remarkable Support Team Support is certainly one of SGG's best areas! The quick, knowledgeable, friendly support team is fantastic to work with. Not only for their tech staff, but on the user level as well. When any user calls the 1-800 number, they get the same fast service as anyone else would receive. School Gate Guardian’s support is one of the best in knowledge, speed, and professionalism. Action Coupled with Technology Mifflin County School District's paramount concern for safety is articulated through the integration of School Gate Guardian—a true testament to their commitment to student and staff well-being. This partnership signifies a leap in advancing the district's ability to manage and respond to threats promptly and effectively. By seamlessly connecting multiple campuses through a unified security system, the district stands as an authoritative model of student safety protocols. Creating a Safe Haven for Education School Gate Guardian's integrated security solutions have not only been integrally woven into the fabric of the district's school safety plan, but it has also been embraced by the community it serves. This customer story exemplifies how calculated action coupled with advanced technology can fortify schools in their mission to provide a multi-layered approach to safety. In a world where security can never be compromised, Mifflin County School District leads by example, showcasing the potency of thorough planning and innovative solutions like School Gate Guardian to create a safe haven for education to thrive. Are you ready to enhance your school’s security measures? Join the leaders in school safety and explore how School Gate Guardian can help protect your students and staff. School Gate Guardian’s suite of security products keeps schools and students from unwanted visitors, sex offenders and other threats. 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