Solution Showcase: Adding Security and Communication to an Elementary School

The Scenario

Administrators of a busy elementary school received a state‑level grant to improve their building’s security. After consulting with the school’s security committee, administrators decided to use their funds to replace their existing access control system with enhanced technology that would provide modern features to keep their schools more secure.

While their older system had keycards for staff to quickly access the school, they did not have an efficient method to reprogram credentials if a staff member permanently left. The school’s administrators wanted an access control system that was easy to update without extra costs involved. Since the school frequently had substitute teachers, administrators wanted the same system to have a simple way for expected non-personnel to be able to access the school without disrupting reception or having to reprogram credentials.

Lastly, administrators especially wanted their new access control system to have intercom integration. This way visitors could request access at the main entrance, which was always kept locked, and then be screened by staff prior to being let inside the school.

The Solution

To ensure product compatibility and smooth operation between multiple product lines, school administrators selected a premium access control system and IP video intercom from the same manufacturer.

The user‑friendly management software was intuitive to use, saving resource costs when making system updates. When substitute teachers were expected, administrators could supply them with a temporary visitor pass using the software’s digital key mobile app. Visitors could use the temporary pass in their phone’s web browser without needing to install a mobile app.

By integrating access control with an IP video intercom, the school was outfitted with the most in demand security features in one system, like being able to identify visitors before unlocking the main entrance.

The Benefits

• Combination of access control and IP intercom systems outfitted the school with comprehensive security features in a cost-effective package.
• User‑friendly system management software made it quick and easy to change credentials if staff left or if restrictions needed to be updated.
• Visitor passes could be generated with the software’s mobile app and shared to substitute teachers, providing them temporary access into the school.
• Video door station at the main entrance provided staff a convenient way to enter with designated credential cards.
• IP video intercom allowed administrative staff to screen visitors before granting them access into the school.