SMARTtag Parent App

  • In-person assistance with SMARTtag Parent App

    SMARTtag Parent App Registration

    • Thursday, August 8, 2024
      4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    • Saturday, August 10, 2024
      9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Hays CISD Performing Arts Center (PAC)
    979 Kohler’s Crossing, Kyle, TX  78640
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SMART Tag

  • Hays CISD uses the Secured Mobility Authorized Ridership Technology (SMART) tag system for all students who ride the bus to and from school. Each of our buses is outfitted with a tablet equipped with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, mobile connectivity, and GPS. Students place their campus-supplied SMART tag ID badges on the tablet's sensor when loading and unloading their bus.

    Our bus drivers also benefit through improved safety and automation of tasks, better enabling them to focus on the safe transport of students. Specifically, the SMART tag wireless system transmits information to our transportation staff to include the location of each bus, the names of students on board each bus, notification of an approaching bus, and the ability to view a student’s ridership activity.

    Students who are successfully enrolled for transportation services will be provided with a SMART tag ID badge. Please note, once the program is implemented at your child's campus, a SMART tag ID badge is required each time your child enters and exits the bus. However, rest assured, our drivers will not deny any student transportation services if they do not have their badge present at boarding time.

    The SMART tag system also offers parents a bus tracking feature through a secure Parent Portal. Parents can register to receive ‘SMART Alert’ push notifications notifying them their child is 10-15 minutes from his/her bus stop. The ‘SMART Alert’ will also notify parents in the event of a bus delay or interruption in service due to a mechanical issue, traffic, inclement weather or crash. The portal may be accessed from any device with a web browser. 

    In time, we hope you will appreciate the many advantages of the SMART tag system and how it will help improve the safety and security of our students, as well as the efficiency and accuracy of our drivers and transportation personnel.

    Should you have any questions or concerns about the SMART tag system not addressed on our website, please contact the Hays CISD Transportation Department at 512-268-8476 or via email at SmartTag@hayscisd.net