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Skyward Qmlativ Migration

Migration Overview

Our district has been gearing up for a major information system upgrade: transitioning from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ in July 2025. This move promises enhanced functionality across key areas of student information, payroll, finance, and human resources.

To facilitate this transition, we're rolling out specialized training for Qmlativ, complete with a Training Learning Account (TLA) for hands-on experience with the new software. These training modules are assigned according to different employee groups, ensuring tailored learning experiences.

This project represents a significant undertaking for our district. Departments including the Payroll and Benefits, Business Services, Teaching and Learning Services, Technology, and Human Resources Services have been involved in the planning and implementation stages. This includes meticulous migration planning, data refinement, and configuring training access to the Knowledge Hub Professional Development Center (PDC), and user security access to the TLA.

As with any major technology upgrade, there will be obstacles along the way. Your patience and flexibility are appreciated as we all endure the growing pains before experiencing the benefits that will come with Skyward Qmlativ.

Staff training and resources

  • March 2025 - Most district user groups, including counselors, psychologists, registrars, administrative assistants, administrators, bookkeepers, payroll, human resource services, and other office staff now have access to the TLA, which is the "sandbox" with our district data that staff can explore and experiment in without causing any damage to our real data. We anticipate that teachers will get access to the TLA after in late April. An orientation will be provided by building staff in April or May. Other staff, such as paraeducators and others, will get access and training in August.

  • Information including timelines, training courses, FAQs, and the "sandbox" are available through HelloID and Canvas. Please look for Qmlativ/Skyward Resources.

Migration Info

Migration timeline

  • November 2024-June 2025 - Training modules and TLA made available to staff
  • July 2025
    • July 1 at 2 p.m. - Skyward database locked
    • July 1-2 - No access to Skyward or Skyward Qmlativ
    • July 3-9 - TLA remains available
    • July 9-10 - Data validation, post migration tasks
    • July 14 - Skyward Qmlativ is live

Migration team

  • Project sponsor:
    • Tom Laufmann, Executive Director of Business Services
  • IT and 3rd party integration lead:
    • Joe Towns, System Engineer
  • Student lead:
    • Monica Bauer, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Services
    • Sonya Lang, Student Placement
  • Financial lead:
    • Shannon Smythe, Director of Business Services
  • Human resource lead:
    • Shantel Strandt, Director of Human Resource Services
  • Payroll lead:
    • Kelli Songstad, Director of Payroll and Benefits

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