Payroll Essentials Conference Schedule

Wednesday, October 7

7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. | Registration Ballroom A

7:55 a.m. to 8 a.m. | Welcome Ballroom A

8 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. | IMRF Session [Presenter – Brain Glover] Ballroom A
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9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. | TRS Session [Presenters – Melissa Keehn and Eric VanDerWal] Ballroom A
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11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions

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Speaker: Barbara Erickson Partner, Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP

Ballroom A

Come to this panel of experienced payroll professionals. Prepare to learn all about common mistakes, tips, year-end procedures and payroll deadlines.

 Speakers: Senaida Alvalos Payroll Manager, North Shore Sd 112
Sean Carney Asst. Supt./Business, Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125
Renee Gonzalez Payroll Manager, Belvidere CUSD 100

Ballroom C

In this session, we’ll start with the personal paycheck and payroll deductions—what they are, where they go and why. Then, we’ll connect the dots to YOUR personal retirement plan. Speakers will review IMRF Tier 1 and Tier 2 as well as share ideas to help you plan for your future. Whether retirement is near for you or years away, it’s never too early to start planning. Download Presentation

Speaker: Barry Bolek PD Specialist, Illinois ASBO
Griffin Sonntag Asst. Supt. for Finance and Operations, Pleasantdale SD 107

Ballroom D

Behind every accurate paycheck is a foundation of well-defined routines, clear workflows and proactive organization. Learn actionable frameworks to eliminate administrative noise and build a predictable, stress-free payroll environment. Download Presentation

Speakers: Stacey Corder Governmental Financial Services Director, Benning Group, LLC
Mike Vargas Asst. Supt. of Finance & Operations, Marquardt SD 15

Ballroom E

11:55 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Ballroom A

12:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. | Legal Session [Presenter – Barbara Erickson] Ballroom A
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2:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions According to Payroll System Used

> SERP Pro Ballroom C

> Teacherease/School Insight Financial  Ballroom A Download Presentation

> Skyward Q Ballroom B

>Skyward SMS Ballroom D Download Presentation

> SDS Ballroom E


Thank You for Attending



Thank you for attending the full day of learning at the Meridian Banquet & Conference Center in Rolling Meadows. Stay tuned for details for our upcoming conference in this spring, more details coming soon.