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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

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Applicant Tracking
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
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.
Presenters
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Sara Dail

Assistant Superintendent, Sterling Public Schools
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
South Pavilion 3/4
 
Saturday, March 28
 

8:40am CDT

Qmlativ - Bank Reconciliation Setup/Overview
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:40am - 9:40am CDT
Bank Reconciliation is a great tool to streamline your cash reconciliation when you have multiple bank accounts. Learn how to navigate the menus, streamline your processes and learn some tips/tricks associated.
Presenters
avatar for Christine Zollinger

Christine Zollinger

District Accountant and HR, Polo Community Unit School District #222
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:40am - 9:40am CDT
North Pavilion 5

11:00am CDT

Qmlativ - ACA setup
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Don’t get a surprise invoice in the mail from the IRS! Ensure that your insurance data is correct. This session will include tips, explanations, and troubleshooting on entries. This is a great session for those new to ACA reporting and also an excellent refresher to those with experience; you may learn something you did not know.
Presenters
avatar for Christine Zollinger

Christine Zollinger

District Accountant and HR, Polo Community Unit School District #222
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Sam Tinley

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
 
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