Fun with Purchasing: February 2024 Updates
MISBO Blog by Susan
all the things we love
by Susan Kimmel
"Ahhh…February! The month of love! And groundhogs and this year, leap days! While modern-day Valentine’s Day is typically a marketer's paradise, the origin of this day actually dates back to around 500 AD when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day..."
New Consortium partners
With an emphasis on independent schools, Captivated Health introduces a revolutionary strategy that empowers independent schools to assume ownership of their healthcare.
MISBO PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS
Total Coffee Station!
Staples comprehensive program offers no-cost cofee brewers along with installation, maintenance, supplies, and of course their incredible selection of coffee and specialty beverages.
Making Schools Buses Safer
Every year since 2007, February has been recognized as "Love the Bus" Month. As a school bus technology integrator, ProLogic ITS is proud to work with the best solutions in the industry, like Samsara, to make school busses as safe and secure as possible. Click here to see how we can help upgrade the tech and enhance safety in your vehicle fleet
Final Call - These Deals Are Disappearing
Perimeter Office Products has some great deals that are going quick! Be sure to check out these every day items that your school uses and be sure to order today so you get the best price.
FACTS Student Information Systems
Are your data management solutions adding hours of tedious tasks to your workday? We’re here to help MISBO achieve data efficiency. Centralize data management into one, user-friendly system. FACTS Student Information System integrates with the platforms you love, like learning management systems, boarding school software, safety solutions, and more.
Virtual Learning Experience for Education Leaders
Prepare for a dynamic two-day experience with invaluable expertise, actionable concepts, and cutting-edge revelations. Join us on February 23 and February 24 from 12 PM - 4:00 PM EST as Educational Collaborators brings together the foremost innovators to tackle the pressing challenges facing school leaders today.
PROMO Code:MISBO24 for 50% off.
CONSORTIUM WEBINARS
SNACKS & PARTNER FACTS
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
11:00 PM - 11:30 AM (EST)
CONSORTIUM HOT TOPICS BLOG
3 STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE EDTECH & IT STAFFING ON A BUDGET
By Michael Carson, Educational Collaborators
"In the 2023 Hot Issues Survey published by NAIS, 100% of respondents reported that "finding and retaining staff as workplace expectations shift" is a top challenge. Though this is a challenge across the organization for schools, the costs are particularly high in the technology space."
Leveraging AI for efficient school maintenance
By Brad Hunter, OperationsHero
"Maintaining a school facility is a complex task that requires careful planning, timely interventions, and effective resource management. Traditional reactive maintenance models often result in higher costs, unexpected breakdowns, and disruptions to the learning environment."
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Click below for a quick look at some of MISBO partners by category.
These are helpful cards to help you quickly find what you're looking for!
ATHLETICS AUXILIARY BUSINESS & HR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
UPDATED BUYER'S GUIDE
A school’s purchasing program should be grounded in the tenets of the school’s mission and values. For over 40 years MISBO has built the most complete consortium that exists with a foundation dedicated exclusively to independent schools. Through this network, we continue the tradition of finding solutions to today’s problems and anticipating tomorrow’s needs.
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