Magical RFID Tracking System for School Assets: Unlocking Efficiency in Polk County School District
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Explore the potential of RFID technology in asset tracking for educational institutions. Discover benefits, processes, and stakeholder considerations for implementing a cutting-edge system. Dive into the basics, components, and costs of RFID for optimized asset management. Join the conversation on leveraging RFID in a school environment to streamline operations and enhance audit effectiveness. Connect with experts and learn how to propel your school district forward with innovative tracking solutions.
Magical RFID Tracking System for School Assets: Unlocking Efficiency in Polk County School District
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WELCOMEto RFID FOR FIXED ASSETS A MAGICAL TRACKING SYSTEM WAYNE HART ACCOUNTING ANALYST POLK COUNTY (FL) SCHOOL DISTRICT SASBO-FASBO 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ORLANDO, FLORIDA
RIGHT NOW, A COSTLY OPTION, BUT … • Acquire knowledge • Watch trends • Seek opportunities
BACKGROUND AGA Technology Trends Florida School Business Official Polk County School District Visited St. Johns County S.D. Met with Flagler County S.D.
INFO SOURCES www.aga.org wayne.hart@polk-fl.net Joe Outlaw (outlawj@stjohns.k12.fl.us) Donna Wright(WrightD@flagler.k12.fl.us)
RFID BASICS Definition System Different from bar codes
OVERVIEW MASTERRECORD FILE RFID TAG READER/ PDA
EXAMPLES Day-to-day Retail Government Source: isp-planet.com & rfidXchange
BENEFITS Processing efficiencies Audit frequency Theft deterrent
THINK ABOUT Costs Re-engineering Perceptions
STAKEHOLDERS Finance Information Technology School Administration
BASIC COMPONENTS PDA Reader Middleware Tags
OVERVIEW MASTERRECORD FILE RFID TAG READER/ PDA
SYSTEM AT WORK • Tag applied • Downloads • Portable reader • Uploads
OVERVIEW MASTERRECORD FILE RFID TAG READER/ PDA
SUGGESTIONS • What if . . . why not? • Test Pilot . . .
DISTRICT TEAM • FINANCE • TECHNOLOGY • SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION…LOCATION…LOCATION • SERVER • WORKSTATION • TAGS • READERS
GET THE BALL ROLLING • Define what you need • Request professional services • Competition • Test Pilot
DEFINE DISTRICT NEEDS • EXISTING EQUIPMENT • INTERFACING • TAG LIFE • PORTABLE DEVICES
RFP Internal Expertise Competitive bidding Fine tune
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT—RFID TAGS • LOCATION • BATTERY LIFE • INSTALLATION
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT--READER • SIGNAL INTERFERENCE • OVERLAPPING SIGNALS
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT--PDA • Back-up • Storage • Ergonomics
AUDIT CONSIDERATIONSSCHOOL ENVIRONMENT Rules & Reg’s Internal Control Room Location
COSTS • Tags • Software license • Readers • PDA • Maintenance
THINKING AHEAD . . . • Acquire knowledge • Watch trends • Seek opportunities
BENEFITS FOR A SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT • Minimize interruptions • Completion timeframes • Remove audit constraints
IN SUMMARY • TECH BASICS • YOUR TEAM • COSTS • BENEFITS • IMPLEMENTATION
FOR MORE INFO wayne.hart@polk-fl.net Joe Outlaw (outlawj@stjohns.k12.fl.us) Donna Wright(WrightD@flagler.k12.fl.us)