We are excited to welcome you to our 36th annual IL Skyward® User Group Conference at the Tinley Park Convention Center! Using our app will keep you up-to-date with sessions and news as they happen. See the #MagicOfTeamwork at #ILSkyCon2026!
I worked in Payroll/HR for 11 years in another District that used SDS. I have now been working for Belvidere CUSD 100 in Skyward for two years as the Payroll Manager.
This session will demonstrate some time-saving features to reduce the time it takes to work in Skyward's Qmlativ software and will focus on the Payroll/Human Resources System. Navigation, creating Filters, View, Live Tiles and Live Charts, setting Favorites and Docking items, and advanced browse tricks are just a few of the things you will learn. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Review a comparison between SMS and Q for the various tasks associated with setting up your HR systems for the new school year. This will include Time Off, Subtracking and Payroll.
If the canned reports within Skyward do not provide you with the exact information you are looking for, you always have the capability of creating custom data mining reports. In this session, we will create a datamining report and show off the unique features of datamining, such as: creating total lines within reports, sort and filter options, cloning reports, and creating a PDF report vs. an excel report. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
This session will overview the basics of theTime Tracking module, Qmlativ's timekeeping system used by hourly employees to clock in and out. It will review setup options, and solve common time tracking related errors. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Wonder how the Employee Mgmt Year End Roll process will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how Positions and Assignments will be rolled differently when you migrate to Q.
Sterling Public Schools has ditched Frontline Hiring & Recruiting and transitioned to Skyward Q Applicant Tracking. The process is streamlined, easy to use, and moves data directly from the application into the employee profile when hired. Hiring processes can also be set up to ensure consistence and help guide the hiring process.
We'll discuss extracting your EIS data and troubleshooting exceptions, addressing setup issues and downloading the file. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Learn how to address issues with Time Tracking when time isn't calculating as expected, time sheets are missing or not approved, there are issues with Time Off or Holidays and other typical exceptions that need to be addressed.
Join us for a fast-paced walkthrough of the latest features delivered across Qmlativ’s Finance, HR, and Payroll modules. From enhanced workflows to smarter automation, we’ll showcase the improvements designed to streamline operations and empower school districts. Whether you're a longtime user or new to Qmlativ, this session will help you uncover tools that can make a real impact in your day-to-day work.
Wonder how adding and maintaining an employee will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how employee data will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Learn how to adapt your calendars relative to areas that use them such as Positions, Pay Schedules, Time Off, etc. We will how to address snow days or other days that are missed that are unexpected, and how to best adjust your calendars to reflect this without affecting salaries.
We’ll discuss best practices for processing new employees through the HR/Payroll system as well as communicating salary changes in preparation for payroll.
Process Manager is a tool within the Process Management module you can use to create a workflow within your district. It allows users to define custom processes, assign tasks, and track progress, making it easier to manage various district operations, such as administrative tasks and business functions.
Wonder how the Time Off module will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a comparison for how Time Off will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
