The School District of Rhinelander is pleased to announce that we will begin using the Raptor Visitor and Volunteer Management System in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and staff. Part of keeping students and staff safe is by knowing who is in our buildings at all times as well as properly screening those who visit or volunteer. The Raptor system allows us to do both, thus providing us with a safer environment for all.
As a result of this new system there are two key changes we want you to be aware of:
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Volunteer application
Our volunteer application is now on-line, the link is located above. We are requiring all volunteers to complete this new application, which includes a background check, if interested in being able to volunteer during the upcoming school year.
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Visitor process
Upon entering a district building, visitors will be asked to present an ID such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member may be able to use another form of identification and manually enter the visitor’s information.
The system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency. Once entry is approved, a badge will be issued that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.
Eric Burke, Superintendent
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