"We use all aspects of Employee Access and no longer print W2's or pay stubs which helps cut down on processing time and the cost of supplies and postage."
"Skyward is leagues ahead of every other system out there that we are aware of when it comes to state reporting. They are on top of it, always knowing what new requirements will be imposed on the districts."
"I have noticed that there has been an increase in communication between myself and parents. They will contact me if they see something concerning with their student's grades."
"Had I have known the time that it would save me each year in setting up contracts and pay records for the staff I would have begun using it much sooner. I wholeheartedly recommend this product."
"I would absolutely recommend Family and Student Access to other districts. It has provided us with multiple useful tools, and we continue to explore additional ways we can fully utilize it in our building."
"Skyward has done an amazing job in implementing the software transition. The calendar of training sessions was scheduled in a very effective manner to enable a smooth transition."
"Skyward looks at the challenges districts face and finds ways to ease the burdens or eliminate them altogether, Skyward not only listens to us, but they try to achieve any outcomes we seek. It’s the only software company I know that operates at this level with its customers."
"Performing AP tasks with Skyward is organized and easy. It has simplified our processes and made reconciling all accounting seamless and accurate. It also allows quick access to past invoices and payments."
"We can see who has read an email, skimmed it or deleted it without opening, Teachers can then reach out to parents who have not downloaded their student’s report card, for example, to be sure everyone is staying engaged."
"The simplified process of building reports, creating a budget, running payroll, paying bills, and year-end reporting is a significant improvement for us."
“We made the switch to Skyward’s Qmlativ Education Management System because I wanted to consolidate our student and business databases and integrate all the various products that we use, With all the disparate third-party software vendors that we have, touching every account on every platform is honestly my worst nightmare, which was the unfortunate reality when we had our previous software."
"There is a strong and growing network of Skyward districts in Michigan, and many of those have been instrumental in getting the data hub up and running because of Skyward's willingness to invest time and effort into compliance."
"I would absolutely recommend Family and Student Access to other districts, It has provided us with multiple useful tools, and we continue to explore additional ways we can fully utilize it in our building."
“A lot of districts are trying to take advantage of 1:1 technology programs but don’t have the proper resources to roll them out. With the help of Skyward, my little department of five people can have a profound impact on these programs.”
"I think parents do a really good job in elementary school, but as students get older, I think parents start to disconnect. And I’m a firm believer that it’s more important in high school than elementary, so we are trying to re-engage."