President’s Message
Dear SNUG Community, If you work with K-12 enterprise systems, you know one simple truth: No one understands this work better than those of us who live it every day. Payroll deadlines wait for no one. Budgets must balance. HR systems, finance platforms, and student information systems all need to work together — even when they sometimes seem determined not to. And most of the time, the best solutions don’t come from a manual. They come from the people who have experienced it firsthand and lived to tell the tale. If you’ve ever solved a payroll issue because another district shared their process… Found a report template that saved you from spending hours reinventing the wheel… Or nearly shouted “OMG why didn’t I know about this??” in the middle of a breakout session at the National Conference… You already understand exactly what SNUG is about. SNUG has always been more than a software user group. SNUG is about connecting the people behind the systems — finance leaders, HR teams, IT professionals, student information system administrators, and operational staff across the country — so we can learn from each other and share what actually works in our districts. We help each other, share ideas, and yes, sometimes save each other from solving the same problem for the fifteenth time. Over the last six months, our Board has been focused on strengthening that community and rebuilding the energy around our National Conference. SNUG has always been at its best when users come together to share real solutions, practical ideas, and the occasional “here’s how we finally fixed that nightmare process.” In October 2026, we’ll gather in Atlanta, Georgia for the SNUG K-12 National Conference. Our goal is simple: bring together the people who know these systems best and create space for practical learning, real conversations, and the kind of knowledge sharing that only happens when users are in the room together. Whether you’re deep in BusinessPlus, navigating eFinancePlus, supporting recruiting and HR operations, overseeing district infrastructure, or managing student information, SNUG exists to support the work you do every day. If you’re already a member, thank you for being part of this community and contributing your knowledge and experience. If your organization hasn’t joined yet, I encourage you to explore what SNUG has to offer. The strength of SNUG has always been its members. Every question asked, every solution shared, and every conversation between districts makes us stronger. I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity to continue building our community together. And I hope to see many of you in Atlanta. Warm regards, Anna Overman
President |
