Payroll Essentials Conference Schedule

Wednesday, October 7

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

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

8 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. | IMRF Session [Presenter – Brain Glover]

9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. | TRS Session [Presenters – Melissa Keehn and Eric VanDerWal]

11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions [Sessions & Presenters Coming Soon]

This session is designed for payroll professionals with limited or no school accounting experience. Participants will explore the basics of fund accounting used in payroll, which includes account structure and common types of expenses and liabilities. We will discuss how the recording of transactions appropriately contributes to transparency and accountability within financial reporting and budgetary controls.

Speaker: JoAnn Armstrong Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Belvidere CUSD 100

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

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.

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

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

12:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. | Legal Session [Presenter – Barbara Erickson]

2:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions According to Payroll System Used

Payroll Essentials:
Navigating the Complexities of Payroll


Join us at 8 a.m. on October 7 for a full day of learning at the Meridian Banquet & Conference Center in Rolling Meadows, designed specifically for payroll, human resources and school business professionals. Whether you are just starting out or have many years of experience, this day conference will sharpen your expertise in payroll processing.

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