Going Beyond the Hall Pass
Digital hall passes have become the norm for managing student movement, but is that really enough? Tracking when a student leaves class is useful, sure—but does it actually solve the route problem? Schools don’t just need a record of movement; they need a system that actively improves operations while reducing admin burden, and enhancing student accountability.
The problem? Most hall pass tools stop at movement tracking. They tell you who left, when they left, and how often—but that’s it. They leave it up to schools to figure out what to do with that data. What if a hall pass system could do more? What if it could automate tardy policies and tardy passes, integrate with behavior management tools for rewards and interventions, streamline communication with students, and instantly send parent notifications—all in one platform?
That’s a lot of “what ifs.” And that’s why Minga exists!
Get More for Less
With Minga, schools don’t have to worry about paywalls on essential features or tiered access that forces them to upgrade just to get the full hall pass solution. Every hall pass customer gets instant access to key tools that make hall passes effective.
Included with Every Minga Hall Pass:
Set customizable hall pass limits per student, restrictions with blackout periods, and restricted pass lists to manage student movement.
Allow students and staff to schedule hall passes in advance for designated times when movement needs to be planned.
Enable teachers to decide which hall passes require approval, adding an extra layer of control.
Turn any device into a check-in station with Kiosk Mode, allowing students to request or confirm hall passes in central locations without disrupting class.
Restrict specific groups of students from requesting hall passes at the same time with No Party Groups to prevent unsanctioned meet-ups.
MyClass is a classroom management dashboard for teachers that provides a class overview for each period, allowing teachers to manage student hall passes, classroom behavior, and more.
Keep families informed with real-time updates on student activity—including hall passes, tardies, and behavior alerts—without requiring parent accounts.
Reduce manual administrative work by automatically enforcing hall pass rules, tracking patterns, and notifying staff of policy violations.
Gain real-time insights into hall pass usage, student movement trends, and policy compliance. Identify frequent pass users, track tardiness, and measure the effectiveness of movement policies—all in one dashboard.
And that’s just the beginning. Every Minga package also includes the Digital Student ID, School Communication, and Event Management modules—laying the foundation for a true Campus Management Platform at a price that’s less than most hall pass-only solutions.
Scalability Meets Flexibility
The best school systems aren’t just built for now—they’re built to scale. As schools evolve, they need a solution that grows with them—without forcing them to juggle multiple disconnected tools. That’s exactly what happened at Mustang High, a school of 4,000 students struggling with tardiness, inconsistent enforcement, and manual tracking. They started with Minga’s Hall Pass module, but when they saw the opportunity to streamline tardy management, they expanded their system by integrating student check ins for tardy tracking and behavior management to enforce tardy policies and a progressive discipline framework.
Now, teachers no longer track tardies manually, hallways are clear, and administrators finally have the data to enforce policies fairly and consistently. With Minga, Mustang built a fully automated tardy management system that reduced first-hour tardies by 82%—all while eliminating extra admin work. And because Minga is modular, they scaled seamlessly without having to replace their existing system or add more tech complexity.
Complete Campus Management
Check-In Module: Instead of just tracking movement, automate tardy policies with student self-check-ins. Late students scan in using their Digital ID, and automation takes care of the rest—logging the tardy behavior, issuing a tardy pass, and notifying staff and parents. Eliminate manual tracking and reduce classroom disruptions. But check-ins go beyond tardies—it also streamlines off-campus lunches, event attendance, and activity participation, providing schools with a fast, flexible system for managing student movement.
Behavior Management Module: A hall pass system is only effective when it’s backed by clear expectations and accountability. That’s where Minga’s Behavior & Rewards Module comes in. Schools can easily track, manage, and reinforce behaviors through automated consequences, praises, and rewards. Take the tardy scenario above for example. When the late student checks in, Minga logs the tardy behavior, triggering the appropriate consequence to be assigned and notification to be sent out. Schools can establish a progressive discipline framework, ensuring consequences escalate based on frequency and severity.
FlexTime Module: Minga’s FlexTime Manager takes student movement beyond just hallways by allowing students to self-select enrichment periods and advisory sessions while also providing admins with a structured scheduling platform for assigning interventions. Need to address tardiness? Schools can create flex periods for make-up work or schedule Saturday school for repeat infractions. This keeps consequences structured, time used effectively, and students accountable—without adding extra admin work.
Discover What’s Beyond Hall Passes
A digital hall pass is a great first step—but why stop there? Schools that start with Minga’s hall pass system quickly realize it’s more than just a pass. It’s the foundation for a fully connected campus. With no hidden fees, no tiered access, and a modular system that scales with your district’s needs, Minga delivers more value at a lower cost than hall pass-only solutions. Want to see how a Campus Management Platform can transform your district’s operations?
Download the full Campus management Platform Buyer’s Guide and explore how to keep your schools on time, on task, and on purpose.
