SchoolVision

SchoolVision is an enterprise-grade technology solution designed to streamline campus management and automation for educational institutions. This comprehensive platform caters to schools and educational institutions of all sizes, ranging from small private schools to large universities. SchoolVision is widely utilized by various professions and industries, including education institutions such as K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, as well as food services, bookstores, event management, and retail and merchandising sectors.

Key Features

Point of Sale: According to the vendor, SchoolVision offers a campus-wide, mobile, and secure Point of Sale (POS) system that integrates with various services such as food services, cafés, bookstores, and events. It accepts multiple forms of payment including credit/debit cards, student ID, gift cards, loyalty cards, and digital payment methods.

Hardware Options: The vendor provides a range of hardware options including All-in-One, mobile, kiosk, and barcode reader devices, equipped with touchscreen and barcode scanning capabilities for efficient operations.

Mobile Solutions: SchoolVision provides mobile solutions such as mobile ordering, waitlist management, an e-commerce webstore, and mobile payments. The vendor states that users can utilize their mobile devices as credentials for student ID purposes.

Information Security: According to the vendor, SchoolVision prioritizes information security by ensuring encrypted in-transit and at-rest data. It is P2PE-validated and PCI-compliant for secure bankcard processing. The platform offers role-based security levels, password and/or biometric security options (such as fingerprint or facial recognition), and protects student information. Users can choose between secure cloud, on-premise, or hybrid hosting options, and integrate single sign-on for access.

Central Inventory Management: SchoolVision allows users to efficiently manage a single store or multiple stores, automate re-ordering and scheduled cycle counts, streamline purchase order approval flow management, and utilize tablet-centric inventory management. The platform also supports kit management, vendor management, barcode printing, shelf tags, and e-commerce integration.

Campus Payments: SchoolVision simplifies campus payments by providing online, kiosk, and mobile device access. It is FERPA and NACHA compliant and seamlessly integrates with nearly all payment gateways. The platform offers an interactive parent portal, recurring payments (payment plans), and accepts various payment methods including credit cards, ACH, checks, and cash.

Time & Attendance: According to the vendor, SchoolVision offers a comprehensive time and attendance system that utilizes password, fingerprint, and/or facial recognition for authentication. It accurately tracks clock hours and credit hours, ensuring attendance accuracy and verifying identity to increase student accountability.

Grading: SchoolVision offers a standardized and comprehensive grading system. According to the vendor, it saves time and money through automated, mobile, and web-based flexibility, allowing for efficient grading processes.

Mobile Tracking: SchoolVision provides activity tracking capabilities for employees, students, vehicles, or technology, enabling efficient monitoring and management.

Vaccine Verification: SchoolVision includes a vaccine verification feature that tracks and verifies COVID and other vaccinations, seamlessly linked to the Student Information System (SIS).