School Access Control Systems
Secure Your School or District with Modern Access Control Solutions
Why School Building Access Control Matters
As a school or district, you must track who’s entering and exiting your buildings and grounds, how they’re doing it, and when.
Schools and districts face the ongoing challenge of keeping students, staff, and visitors safe while maintaining a welcoming environment for learning. Access control systems give you the ability to track who enters and exits your facilities, how they do so, and when. This provides a solid foundation for a safer, more secure campus.

Eastern DataComm is a Proud Diamond Partner of
Verkada for Enhanced Security
As a Diamond Partner of Verkada, Eastern DataComm offers advanced access control systems designed specifically for schools and districts along the US Eastern Seaboard. Our integrated solutions combine intelligent access control with video surveillance and emergency notification to protect your community and keep you connected.
How Access Control Systems for Schools Keep You in Control When It Matters Most
Access control systems do more than lock doors. They provide real-time visibility, simplify operations, and support your goal of creating a safe and positive school environment.
Control Access + Monitor Activity in Real Time
Manage who can enter your school buildings, classrooms, and sensitive areas at any time. You can set permissions for staff, students, and visitors, and monitor activity as it happens. This helps prevent unauthorized access and promotes accountability.
Detect Threats and Respond Quickly
Access control systems provide instant alerts for unusual activity, such as forced entry or doors left open. Whether you are on site or remote, you will always have visibility into your facilities and can respond promptly to potential risks.
Ensure Compliance with Education Laws and Regulations
Meet state and federal safety requirements, including FERPA and local school safety laws, with detailed logs of building access and secure data storage. This makes compliance easier and prepares you for audits or investigations.
Enhance Safety for Key School Spaces
Protect important areas such as administrative offices, server rooms, nurse’s offices, and storage spaces while keeping common areas accessible. During events, you can adjust permissions to manage crowds and maintain order.
Streamline Operations and Save Resources
Automate entry processes, reduce manual security checks, and generate real-time reports on facility usage. These efficiencies save taxpayer dollars and allow your staff to focus on supporting students and teachers rather than managing keys and doors.
Provide Peace of Mind for Your School Community
Parents, staff, and students deserve to feel safe. A modern access control system eliminates concerns about lost keys or unauthorized visitors, building trust and confidence throughout your district.
Scale Security as Your District Grows
Cloud-based access control systems let you add new buildings or classrooms without costly infrastructure changes. Your security system grows with your district, avoiding headaches and delays.
Integrate with Existing Security Solutions
Combine access control with video surveillance, emergency notification, paging, and environmental sensors for a unified safety platform. Centralized management improves coordination and speeds response in any situation.
Smarter Locking Solutions for Safer Spaces
Enhance your campus security with wired and wireless locks from Schlage, designed for the unique needs of K–12 schools and districts. These solutions simplify management, reduce the risk of lost keys, and provide full visibility across your facilities.
Eastern DataComm partners with Schlage to deliver flexible, scalable access control systems tailored to your existing infrastructure.
Customizable Features for Every School
- Swipe Card and Card Reader Technologies: Prevent unauthorized entry with key cards or fobs, assigning access by role or schedule.
- Request-to-Exit Systems: Choose motion detection or exit button technology for safe, controlled exits.
- Door Strikes and Crash Bars: Configure doors for one-way or two-way traffic, integrated with your access control system.
- On-Site Training and Support: Our team provides project management, training, and ongoing support to ensure your staff is confident using the system.
From generating and programming swipe cards to configuring your system and fully understanding key types of notifications, we’ll help you and your team make the most of your access control solution.
Wired and Wireless Lock Solutions for School & District Facilities
Trusted Access Control from Eastern DataComm and Schlage
At Eastern DataComm, we recognize that security in buildings is about more than locking doors—it’s about protecting people, safeguarding sensitive spaces, and ensuring accountability. That’s why we’ve partnered with Schlage, a leader in commercial lock technology, to deliver wired and wireless locking solutions designed specifically for schools and districts.
Our solutions provide the control, flexibility, and compliance your organization demands.
Why Schlage Wired and Wireless Locks Are Ideal for Education Sector Security
- Seamless Integration: Monitor and manage all access points in real time, across one or multiple campuses.
- Flexible Security: Wired locks secure critical areas, while wireless locks offer a smart solution for classrooms and retrofits without invasive wiring.
- Cost-Effective Scalability: Expand security on your schedule and budget, ideal for phased rollouts.
- Remote Management: Adjust permissions and respond to incidents from anywhere.
- Durability: Built for high-traffic school environments, Schlage hardware offers reliable, long-lasting security.
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation
Upon completion of the above form, an Eastern DataComm Safety & Communications Advisor will reach out to you to schedule your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
They regulate building access, provide real-time alerts for potential threats, and keep detailed logs for emergencies or audits, ensuring safety and accountability around the clock.
Yes. Whether you have a single school or multiple campuses, solutions are tailored to fit your specific requirements.
Our team handles everything from planning and installation to training and ongoing support, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
Bring the Benefits of Access Control to Your Organization with Eastern DataComm
Contact Eastern DataComm today to schedule a complimentary consultation. Let’s work together to create a safer, more connected learning environment for your community.