SMART Tag Information

SMART tag is a full-featured system designed to streamline services for transportation.

The system feature ensures authorized bus ridership resulting in increased safety and security of students who utilize school bus transportation. Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and cloud-connected tablet computers in each school bus provide accurate, near real-time information.

Secured Mobility LLC, is a privately-held technology company located in Georgetown, TX. As the developer of SMART tag, Secured Mobility has leveraged over a decade of experience in developing security software, hardware and deploying cloud-hosting infrastructure.

The SMART tag transportation feature is designed to enhance communication between the transportation department and the parents of student riders. Parents may see if their child is on the bus and approximately when the bus will arrive at the stop. Additionally, parents may opt to be notified via text of the estimated bus arrival time to their stops.

Smart Tag badges are required as a Belton ISD bus rider.  Students refusing to participate or inconsistent in utilizing their badge may be subject to disciplinary action within district and campus guidelines.

Please contact your school campus for replacement badges. The cost of any
subsequent replacement card is $3.00 each. You should receive a lanyard and
protective sleeve with your new SMART tag ID badge. 

Yes, the parent can view a student’s ridership activity for the current day or any previous day of the school year, under the activity history, with the Parent Portal App. Please note that it may take up to several minutes from a student loading/unloading the bus for SMART tag to update its records due to network connectivity. Parents should be aware it may take longer if there is a poor signal or the network provider is experiencing a delay/latency issue is out of Belton ISD's control. Parents must ensure their information is correct and the Push
Notifications button is turned on in the SMART tag Parent App to receive alerts or
notifications.

No information is stored on a SMART tag ID badge. The SMART tag system utilizes Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and cloud-connected tablet computers. The technology is passive, meaning that the ID card does not have a continuous signal so students will not be tracked when they are not on the bus. The ID cards only power up to talk to the SMART tag Driver Tablet when the student is on the bus. Also, only the student’s name and associated bar code will be printed on the ID badge. The bus driver will be able to view the student’s picture, name, ID number, seat number, school, grade, and bus stop.