Fun with Purchasing: January 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
Subbey
How Two Schools Solved the Challenges Around Substitutes
In this video, two independent schools (Franklin Road Academy and Jackson Prep) talk through the struggles they once faced managing substitutes vs now the changes they have made using Subbey to bring big time relief! Watching this, you may find some great ideas and tips, or comfort in knowing there is a way to calm the chaos.
Watch the Video Here
Mackin
January Mackin Community Newsletter
Our January eMackin newsletter is here to help you kick off the New Year with great ideas and resources for your school library or classroom! This issue includes an exclusive author interview with John Lewis, upcoming Storyteller Spotlight events, and highlights on digital tools like MackinVIA to support your teaching and learning. Stay in the loop with book lists, webinars, and engaging content designed just for you.
Demco
Q&A with Dr. TJ McCray
Highlighting insights from an experienced educational leader, this Q&A with Dr. TJ McCray explores how servant leadership, honest communication, and meaningful relationships shape effective learning environments in schools. Readers will find practical advice on supporting educators, fostering creativity, and designing spaces that truly meet the needs of students and teachers alike—perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their school community.
Batteries Plus
Tailored Battery Solutions for Your School
Batteries Plus offers reliable power solutions for every need, from everyday alkaline batteries to auto, fleet, and SLA options for backups, servers, security systems, and emergency lighting. With access to over 40,000 batteries, bulbs, and related products, MISBO members can enjoy significant savings through the association agreement—ensuring dependable power when it matters most.
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
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
This Year’s Top Resolution? Smarter Purchasing
by Susan Kimmel
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to fade by February. What if this year, instead of skipping coffee or forcing yourself to love kale, you made a resolution that actually saves your school money? Smarter purchasing is the goal—and MISBO is here to help you stick to it with built-in accountability, trusted partners, and tools that make saving manageable (and maybe even fun). Let’s make this the resolution that really pays off.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Click below for a quick look at some of MISBO's partners by category.
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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!
