SCHOOLTOWN OF HIGHLAND

9145 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, Indiana 46322

(219) 924-7400  FAX (219) 922-5637

Administration                                                                                                                                   Board of Trustees

Michael Boskovich, Superintendent                                                                                       Carol Green-Fraley,President

Gary Sutton, Director                                                                                                                  Robert Kuva, Vice President

Sherry Mitchell, Director                                                                                                            Luanne Jurczak, Secretary

Lynn Kwilasz, Director                                                                                                                  Dave Turoci, Member

                                                                                                                                                            Larry Vassar, Member            

Dear Parents,

School Town of Highland Elementary Schools are now using a new identification system called “Touch n Go” finger imaging.  This new system would eliminate the need for students to remember an identification number or carry I.D. cards.

The “Touch n Go” system is a sensor that stores a finger image and creates a one of a kind template for each student that cannot be duplicated.  Therefore, each student will have their own template and it will be stored in an encrypted file.  When the student later touches the finger scanner, a new template is again created and compared to the stored template.  As the templates match, the scan is complete.  This is not a finger print but an encoded mathematical representation of finger print features.

Furthermore, this new method will provide a more efficient way to process students through the lunch line, and more importantly they will have extra time to spend eating their lunch. If a parent/guardian is not comfortable with the “Touch n Go” finger pad system, the option for a student to use a key pad will be available.

If you DO NOT wish your child to be part of the “Touch n Go” finger pad system, please complete this form and return to your cafeteria manager.

If you have any questions regarding the changes outlined in this letter, please contact Sherry Norris @ 219-922-5642 ext 7240. 

Sincerely,

Debra S. Barker,

Food Service Director

School Town of Highland

“Educating Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Challenges”

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q      I DO NOT wish my child to participate in the “Touch n Go” Finger Pad System.  My child will use his School I.D. Number.

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