Time Off Entry Guide

Creating a Time Off Request

STEP 1: Log into Skyward.

On LPOSD Chrome Bookmark Bar, choose SKYWARD PORTAL.

Sign into Skyward using GOOGLE AUTHENTICATION.

STEP 2: In Employee Access, click the REQUEST TIME OFF tile.

STEP 3: Click ADD TIME OFF TRANSACTION near the top right of the screen.

STEP 4: Transaction Type - Add a Single Day or a Date Range.

STEP 5: Start/End Date - Click on the date field to enter the date.

STEP 6: Employee Time off Type - Click the  icon to show the drop-down list. Click on SELECT to the left of the Time Off Type you would like to choose.

STEP 7: Time Off Reason - Click the  icon to show the drop-down list. Click on SELECT to the left of the Time Off Reason you would like to select. You will generally select USED.

STEP 8: Employee Hours Per Day - Enter the number of hours/days you would like to request.

Certified: Enter time off in DAYS. You can enter a time off request for a full or half day.

Classified: Enter time off in HOURS. You can enter a time off request in 15 minute increments. If you normally work 8 hours/day, you would enter 8 to request a full day off. If you are scheduled to work 6 hours/day, you would enter 6 to request a full day off.

STEP 9: Save & Request Substitute - If you need to request a sub, make sure the REQUEST SUBSTITUTE box is checked. Once you save the transaction, you will be directed to Frontline to request the sub.

 Last updated: 3/27/2025 (mb)