MISBO

What's New:

Welcome New Schools
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

History of MISBO Purchasing:

MISBO Purchasing originated in 1981 with Business Officers negotiating contracts for a limited number of commodities. These initial commodities included milk, bread, copy paper, office supplies, school supplies, and janitorial paper products. In 1986, the growth in membership and purchasing volume warranted hiring a part-time employee to negotiate contracts. When purchasing volume reached 1.5 million dollars and 32 member schools, a full-time position was created. Since 1991, the number of members has increased to over 237 schools with a purchasing volume in excess of 16 million dollars and a current staff of six (6) full-time employees.

Benefits of MISBO Purchasing:

• BUYING POWER
  We leverage the purchasing power of a student population in excess of 148k students.
• SPECIALIZATION
  Our focus is providing services and assistance to independent private not for profit schools.
• INFORMATION ACCESS = TIME SAVINGS
  The website is designed to allow members, their faculty & staff to view all suppliers and their contact information; as well as pricing structure. In addition, you can contact the MISBO Office for a specific need.
• CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
  Contracts and agreements are contiually being negotiated on a national, regional, and local level for both products and services. Examples are listed below: