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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!

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Friday, March 27
 

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Finance/Payroll Live Tiles
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
See how Belvidere set up live tiles to streamline their processes in the Finance Department.
Presenters
avatar for Renee Gonzalez

Renee Gonzalez

Payroll Manager, Belvidere CUSD100
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.
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Maggie Mason

Accounting and Grants Coordinator, Belvidere CUSD100
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 6

9:05am CDT

S2Q - Administrators - Things to Know about Migrating - Part 1
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Administrators and anyone responsible for working on district's Qmlativ Migration are encouraged to attend to hear how you can be successful in your migration.
Presenters
avatar for Scott Anthony

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD230
MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.
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Eric Barringer

Director of Technology, Clinton Consolidated Unit School District 15
avatar for Rob Beck

Rob Beck

Executive Director of Technology, Troy 30c
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
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John Connolly

CTOO, Consolidated High School District 230
avatar for Joel Margliano

Joel Margliano

Manager of Information Systems, Kankakee School District 111
President of the Illinois Skyward User Group
Currently using Skyward Business - SMS 2.0
Currently using Skyward Student - SMS 2.0 - Exploring Secondary Standards Grade Book.
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Knowledge Hub and Support Options
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Walk through the Qmlativ Knowledge Hub with us as we explore the different resources available to end users. We will also discuss how to get involved in the IL SkyCon User Group Weekly Qmlativ Discussions.
Presenters
avatar for Liz Boyles

Liz Boyles

Director of Information Services, Troy CCSD 30C
avatar for Stephanie Kaack

Stephanie Kaack

Data Coordinator, Manteno CUSD No. 5
I am the Data Coordinator for Manteno CUSD No. 5. I have been in the district since January 2010. I work extensively with the Student side of Skyward, but also have some HR/Finance side responsibilities. Our district migrated our combined database from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ in July 2020... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
South Pavilion 1

10:15am CDT

S2Q - Administrators - Things to Know about Migrating - Part 2
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Contiuing the discussion with Administrators and anyone responsible for working on district's Qmlativ Migration and how you can be successful in your migration.
Presenters
avatar for Scott Anthony

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD230
MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.
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Eric Barringer

Director of Technology, Clinton Consolidated Unit School District 15
avatar for Rob Beck

Rob Beck

Executive Director of Technology, Troy 30c
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
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John Connolly

CTOO, Consolidated High School District 230
avatar for Joel Margliano

Joel Margliano

Manager of Information Systems, Kankakee School District 111
President of the Illinois Skyward User Group
Currently using Skyward Business - SMS 2.0
Currently using Skyward Student - SMS 2.0 - Exploring Secondary Standards Grade Book.
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Business New Features and Road Map*
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
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.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Understanding Q Business Security
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
This session will provide an overview of Security in Qmlativ, with a focus on Business security. This module is used to grant access to individual users of all varieties to Skyward’s Qmlativ software. Topics will include creating a Role, creating a Security Group, attaching a Role to a Security Group, and attaching a Security Group to a user. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 1

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - District Pulse*
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Are you a Qmlativ Student or Business user ready to turn your data into decisions? From accounting and employment to attendance, enrollment, discipline, and grades—you already have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Now it’s time to elevate how you use it.

Join us to discover how District Pulse empowers your team with secure, cloud-based analytics and dynamic dashboards. Learn how to visualize trends, uncover insights, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Whether you're looking to streamline operations or tell a compelling story with your data, this session will show you what’s possible.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
South Pavilion 3/4
 
Saturday, March 28
 

11:00am CDT

Qmlativ - District Pulse*
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Are you a Qmlativ Student or Business user ready to turn your data into decisions? From accounting and employment to attendance, enrollment, discipline, and grades—you already have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Now it’s time to elevate how you use it.

Join us to discover how District Pulse empowers your team with secure, cloud-based analytics and dynamic dashboards. Learn how to visualize trends, uncover insights, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Whether you're looking to streamline operations or tell a compelling story with your data, this session will show you what’s possible.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
North Pavilion 1

11:00am CDT

Qmlativ - Administrative Access Tips and Tricks: Tiles, Docks, Favorites and More
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Learn to customize your Skyward Dashboard with helpful tips and tricks to add tiles, docks, and favorites. In this session you will learn how to customize your dashboard and make your most often used items in Skyward easily accessible to you. Participants will leave this session knowing how to mark favorites, add tiles to their dashboard, and add frequently used items in Skyward to your dock. Participants will have time to customize their Q dashboard through this session.
Presenters
avatar for Rob Beck

Rob Beck

Executive Director of Technology, Troy 30c
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
South Pavilion 2

1:20pm CDT

Qmlativ - Business New Features and Road Map*
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
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.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

1:20pm CDT

Qmlativ - Finance Tips and Tricks
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
This session will demonstrate some time-saving features to reduce the time it takes work in Skyward’s Qmlativ software and will focus on the Financial Management system. Navigation, Creating Filters, Views, 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.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
South Pavilion 2

2:30pm CDT

Qmlativ - Conversations Round Table
Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Bring your questions and thoughts about using Qmlativ to its full potential!
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
North Pavilion 1
 
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