smart tag parent portal app

What is smart parent web portal?

The SMART Parent Web Portal is designed to enhance communication between the transportation department and the parents of student riders. SMART tag provides parents with improved security and leading-edge technology designed to keep students safe. What information will the bus driver be able to view when the student swipes his/her card?

How do I get more information about the Smart TAG™ system?

Contact us for a web presentation or more information about the SMART tag™ System, or sign up for one of our Webinars. If you are a parent looking to register, please go to the Parent Portal . If you are looking for more information about your child's bus route, please contact your district.

Who is the developer of smart tag?

Secured Mobility, LLC, a privately-held technology company located in Georgetown, TX, is the developer of SMART tag. Secured Mobility has more than a decade of experience in developing security software and hardware and deploying cloud-hosting infrastructure. How does SMART tag benefit transportation departments and school administrators?

Why smart tag™ for sub drivers?

As a sub driver who drives a different route daily SMART tag™ has been a God send! I do not have the luxury of knowing the students names or where they get off and this poses a safety issue particularly with very young children. With SMART tag™ I now have all the information needed to get students safely to and from school.

What is smart tag?

SMART tag not only provides immediate information regarding which students are on which bus, it also automates a number of reporting functions for transportation department personnel such as state headcount and mileage reports.

How long does it take to lose your smart tag?

If the elementary student continues to not use their ID card, parents and the school will be notified by e-mail that they may lose their riding privileges for five days.

What happens if a student does not have an ID card?

If a student does not have their ID card at the bus, the driver must delay the route by personally logging the student in. Route delays cause anxiety for everyone and can alter the remainder of the bus route. Students who have their ID cards will load first, those without their ID card are loaded and unloaded last.

Can parents see student ridership?

Yes, the parent can view a student’s ridership activity for the entire school year. If the parent wants to review the daily history, it will take a minute from loading/unloading the bus for SMART tag to update the records due to network connectivity.

Do you need smart tags for school buses?

Yes , SMART tag student ID cards are required for all students receiving transportation services. Additionally, in order to minimize the manual review of students who misplace or forget their ID cards at home or school, students who possess their ID badges are first to board the bus.

Does Smart Tag have text alerts?

Yes , electronic notifications (text alerts) are available through SMART tag. The parent must be registered for the Parent Portal to receive a notification. A text is sent when your student’s bus is within 10 minutes of their designated stop. There is no cost to parents to utilize the SMART tag Parent Portal.