Fun with Purchasing: April 2026 Updates
Find Your Perfect Match With MISBO's Partner Connect
Let’s be honest, spending hours trying to find the perfect partner for your purchasing needs is so archaic. Who has the time (or patience) for that? Enter Partner Connect, MISBO's "dating app" to find your perfect MISBO Consortium Partner. It's like online dating but you know these matches have already been vetted and background checked!
MISBO PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
Vivacity Tech
Save on Devices with The Most Vertically Integrated Chromebook Provider
Lock in exclusive April Chromebook pricing and deferred, interest-free billing with Vivacity, your complete deployment partner. Vivacity provides end-to-end device support for over 1 million active devices. This minimizes downtime and protects your technology investments for K-12 independent schools like yours. Vivacity handles the heavy lifting while your team focuses on what matters most—supporting teachers and students.
Watch for Vivacity’s April Deals
Senso
Senso’s Safeguard Cloud 2.0 (new software version) Student Safety Webinar
As schools continue to navigate an increasingly digital learning environment, the need for proactive, intelligent tools to support student safety and well being has never been greater. On, we’ll be exploring Senso and how it enables early intervention through advanced online safety monitoring and behavioral management features designed to help you.
This session is designed specifically for MISBO members, with a focus on how Senso helps schools identify risks sooner, respond more effectively, and create a safer, more supportive digital environment for students. We’ll look at how real-time insights and automated alerts empower staff to take timely, informed action—before issues escalate.
Subbey
Watch this wonderful video of two MISBO school administrators sharing the value Subbey brings to their school, and why they believe every school can benefit from using it. Their firsthand experiences highlight how Subbey is making a meaningful difference in their day-to-day operations.
Barco Products
About Barco Products
Barco Products is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of commercial outdoor site furnishings and traffic control and safety products. Headquartered in Batavia, Illinois and founded in 1985, Barco offers a wide range of commercial products including picnic tables, benches, and waste receptacles, many made with recycled plastic and backed by industry leading warranties.
Batteries Plus
Batteries Plus Has You Covered Before the Next Storm
Be prepared before the next storm hits with Batteries Plus. From exit sign batteries and flashlights to generators and portable power stations—helping your school stay safe, connected, and operational during outages.
Mackin
April Mackin Community Newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest from Mackin in this month’s newsletter, packed with fresh ideas, curated book lists, and new resources designed to support your school community. From exciting new titles and publisher highlights to updates on digital tools and services, this issue offers practical inspiration for librarians, educators, and curriculum leaders alike.
Whether you’re building collections or enhancing student engagement, you’ll find valuable insights and ready-to-use resources throughout.
TeleData Select
For over 20 years, TeleData Select has helped businesses and schools procure telecom services without the hassle of working directly with providers. The company understands that each school has unique goals and challenges and tailors its support accordingly.
TeleData Select simplifies telecom procurement and management by handling vendor selection and quoting for voice (VoIP) and internet services, managing installations, verifying billing, identifying errors, reducing costs, and providing ongoing support.
Its mission is to help schools adopt new technology without the complexity of dealing directly with telecom providers, allowing them to stay focused on what matters most.
Demco
What’s one of the most powerful factors in a learning environment that often goes unnoticed? Sound. This insightful article explores how classroom acoustics act as a “silent partner” in student success—impacting everything from comprehension to teacher well-being. Discover why excessive noise can cause students to miss up to 25% of instruction and how simple, flexible solutions can transform classrooms and libraries into calmer, more focused spaces for learning.
If you’re thinking about learning space design, this is a must-read on how small changes can make a big impact.
OneDigital HR Consulting
Introducing OneDigital's new AI Workforce Transformation Hub
This is a collection of resources designed to help employers understand workforce implications and build HR readiness.
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- Educational content on how AI is influencing HR and people strategy
- Readiness perspectives to help employers prepare their workforce
- Guidance on governance, adoption, and effective change management
- Thought leadership focused on aligning innovation with human impact
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OneDigital is also hosting an upcoming webinar, “AI for People-First Leaders: Where to Start,” on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The session offers a practical introduction to workforce readiness and key HR considerations, providing a strong starting point for organizations beginning to explore this space.
These resources reflect OneDigital’s experience as an HR and workforce advisory partner. While not positioned as AI experts, the organization specializes in helping employers navigate workforce complexity, assess readiness, and make thoughtful decisions that support both their people and business objectives.
Organizations are encouraged to explore the hub as a starting point and consider how HR and workforce guidance can support their current needs. OneDigital is available to connect and serve as a resource for those seeking additional support.
Snacks & partner facts - REGISTER NOW
Registration for Snacks & Partner Facts Is Open!
Your favorite partners are so excited to host upcoming Snacks & Partner Facts, featuring MISBO School Success Stories and informative, educational sessions designed to support and inspire your work.
View the Full Line Up and Register Here
Catch Up on Previous Snacks & Partner Facts Webinars Here
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
Not All ‘Great Deals’ Are Actually Great.
Choose your Vendors Wisely
by Susan Kimmel
If only choosing vendors were as simple as picking the lowest price or going with “the one we’ve always used.” (If only.) In reality, vendor selection in independent schools is a balancing act of cost, quality, service, relationships, and yes… ethics. And when done well, it doesn’t just save money, it supports your school’s mission.
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As always, we are here to help you find quality products and services at exceptional prices.
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