Fun with Purchasing: June 2025 Updates
Partner Connect
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!
New Consortium Partners
Draco Group
Draco Group provides a comprehensive solution to ensure your safety and security. Each program is tailored to your school's needs, accounting for your unique culture. Every project begins with a professional assessment of your campus. We then provide recommendations to enhance your equipment and technology, onsite protocols, and human capabilities, to ensure that your campus has the results you need.
ion Education
ion Education is a boutique K–12 data solutions provider offering fully managed services tailored to the needs of independent schools. For MISBO member schools, ion delivers seamless data integration, custom role-based dashboards, and predictive analytics through our flagship platform, ion Insights.
Master Enterprises, Inc.
Master Enterprises, Inc. (MEI) offers comprehensive digitization services for MISBO members, specializing in the digital conversion of paper documents, microfilm, microfiche, audio, and video formats. They handle one-of-a-kind archival materials with the utmost care—every team member is conservation-trained to ensure the preservation and integrity of fragile, brittle, and historically significant items.
Southern Turf Co.
Southern Turf Co. specializes in the design and installation of synthetic grass applications. Whether indoor or outdoor, they are the experts in landscapes, pet applications, sports fields, indoor training facilities, putting greens or any area where natural grass is difficult to grow or maintain.
fun with purchasing blog by susan
Summer Dreams
Summer is finally here—the time of year when hallways quiet down and school leaders everywhere try to squeeze in planning, prep, and maybe even a nap by the pool, where you can be having summer dreams and creating your savings schemes! But we know the truth: independent schools don’t really “slow down.” You’re reviewing budgets, rethinking your tech stack, and trying to figure out how to fix that surprise facilities issue without blowing your 2025–2026 forecast.
by Susan Kimmel
Hot Topics Blog
5 Unique Ways to Use AI for Daily Tasks You Never Thought Of
Most people associate artificial intelligence with futuristic tech or complex data analysis. But the truth is, AI is quietly revolutionizing how we approach everyday life. From simplifying your grocery list to helping you craft the perfect text message, AI can take your daily routine to a whole new level—with less effort and more precision.
by John Hagan, TeleData Select
MISBO PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS
BatteriesPlus
A dead generator battery during a storm can shut everything down. Don’t wait until it’s too late—check your battery’s health now. If you need a replacement, our experts will help you find the right fit. We stock fresh, tested batteries—and even portable generators—to keep your business protected and prepared.
Total Maintenance Solutions
Whether you are seeking material only or a "Turn-Key" project, trust TMS South with your next CapEx or unplanned Restroom Renovation.
Mackin
Sensory Learning Products From MackinMaker
Calm those wiggly bodies and anxious minds with engaging sensory resources to help students self-regulate and refocus.
Carrier Enterprise, LLC
Get $100 Per Ton Off All R-410A RTUS
Receive an instant $100 off per ton on a Carrier or Byant R-410A rooftop unit! Offer valid through June 30, 2025!
ODP Business Solutions
Stock Up This Summer
Explore all the essentials you need for the school year and stock up now! From restroom supplies to facilities supplies to business office essentials. Check out what ODP Business Solutions has for you.
Staples Technology Solutions
Empower Future-Ready Classrooms
Discover how Staples can help accelerate learning through innovative technology tailored for education. From Chromebooks and 3D printers to interactive whiteboards and education software, their solutions are designed to support modern classrooms at every level.
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