Fun with Purchasing: December 2025 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
Subbey
Subbey is the easy way to manage your substitute teachers. Instead of juggling calls, texts, and spreadsheets, Subbey instantly alerts qualified subs, books the right match, and keeps everyone in sync. Schools save hours on every placement, and teachers gain the confidence to take time off knowing their classes are always covered. To learn more, schedule a demo at the link below.
Watch Subbey Video Testimonials
Mackin
December Mackin Community
Don’t miss the latest eMackin newsletter! Dive into an exclusive author interview with Jeff Kinney, catch upcoming events like our Storyteller Spotlight webinar, and explore curated library and education resources to inspire your classroom and community. Subscribe now for your monthly digest of books, ideas, and more!
Demco
How to Boost Teacher and Student Retention in the Age of Charter Schools
Discover fresh, practical ways to bring movement into the classroom in “Making Movement Matter” from Demco. Author Dr. Robert Dillon highlights how even small changes - like standing during read-alouds, using mobile whiteboards, or scheduling short movement breaks—can improve focus, reduce stress, and boost engagement. This piece offers four actionable strategies that work in any space, helping educators transform static learning environments into vibrant, student-centered ones.
Batteries Plus
Keep Your Campus Clean and Equipment Running Smoothly
When it comes to keeping your campus clean and safe, your maintenance equipment needs to be ready every day. Batteries Plus provides dependable, long-lasting batteries built for the demands of floor scrubbers, sweepers, and other high-use cleaning machines.
Sora
Sora Reading Launchpad
Get ready to supercharge reading in your school with the Sora Reading Launchpad! This toolkit is packed with tips, resources, and easy-to-use ideas to help educators seamlessly integrate the Sora digital reading platform—featuring ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and more—into instruction and student engagement. Unlock tools designed to save you time and ignite a love of reading in every learner!
Corpay (formerly Paymerang)
Business Card Cash Back Guide: Maximizing Your Total Return on Spend
Independent schools balance mission needs with tight budgets. A well-governed business card program with cash-back can return dollars to classrooms, arts, athletics, and campus operations—while keeping strong guardrails in place. Set category and spend limits by role, control where and when cards are used, and gain line-item visibility that maps cleanly to your GL and restricted funds.
See how to turn routine school purchases into measurable return on spend—and what to consider before you scale across faculty and departments.
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Snacks & partner facts
Snacks & Partner Facts Coming Soon!
Your favorite partners are gearing up to host upcoming Snacks & Partner Facts, featuring MISBO School Success Stories and informative, educational sessions designed to support and inspire your work.
Registration isn’t open just yet, but details and sign-up information will be coming soon—so stay tuned!
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
Deck the Halls Without Decorating Your Budget in Red!
by Susan Kimmel
Ho, ho, hold on! Just because the holidays are here doesn’t mean your school’s budget has to go on a sleigh ride to “Over-Budget-ville.” This season, wrap your purchasing decisions in some serious holiday cheer and let the MISBO Purchasing Toolkit be your merry little elf squad helping you save time, money, and head-scratching.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Click below for a quick look at some of MISBO's partners by category.
These cards make it easy to find what you're looking for!
CONTACT US
As always, we are here to help you find quality products and services at exceptional prices.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, thoughts, or feedback!
