Manual and Biometric School Log Management Systems in a Private School in Ubay, Bohol: An Evaluative Study

Accurate and secure attendance management remains a persistent administrative concern in many small private educational institutions that continue to rely on manual logging systems. This study aimed to evaluate manual and biometric school log management systems used for employee attendance in a private school in Ubay, Bohol. Using a descriptive–evaluative research design, the study involved 20 employees, including teaching and non-teaching personnel. Data were gathered using a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed using frequency counts and percentage distribution. Results indicated that the manual system, which utilized a Bundy clock and Daily Time Record, was associated with risks of record loss, vulnerability to proxy attendance, difficulty in updating attendance-related information, and inefficiency in report generation. In contrast, employees’ responses indicated that the implemented biometric system addressed these concerns by improving record security, enabling more accurate attendance recording, enabling more efficient payroll data updates, and enabling faster attendance report generation. The findings further revealed favorable employee acceptance of the biometric system in terms of usability and information processing speed. This study underscores the practical value of transitioning from manual to biometric log management systems and provides empirical evidence relevant to small private schools seeking to improve attendance administration.