Fun with Purchasing: October 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!
NEW MISBO PARTNERS
The Bus Center
The Bus Center is an authorized dealership for Collins Bus Corporation. For over 50 years, Collins Bus has been a leading manufacturer of Type A school buses and Multi-Function School Activity Buses (MFSAB), earning an outstanding reputation for quality and reliability across the industry.
The Bus Center Atlanta is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, offering comprehensive maintenance, financing, and warranty support. This new partnership highlights The Bus Center’s commitment to providing safe, dependable, and high-quality transportation solutions for the communities it serves.
In addition to Collins products, The Bus Center offers a wide selection of other trusted brands to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Whether you’re seeking a new or pre-owned vehicle, we invite you to give The Bus Center the opportunity to match you with the ideal addition to your fleet. Our inventory includes options ranging from 15-passenger (non-CDL) buses to 55–77-passenger (CDL) models, with flexible financing, leasing, and purchase options available.
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
Avoid the Ghosts of Missed Savings with This Time-Saving Tool
by Susan Kimmel
Don’t let the ghost of missed savings haunt your school! MISBO members saved over $25,000 on average last year, and Partner Connect makes finding trusted vendors easier than ever. Save time, money, and a few scares by connecting with vetted MISBO partners in just a few clicks — your spell for smarter purchasing.
Snacks and partner facts
Snacks & Partner Facts
The Snacks & Partner Facts Series has had a serious glow-up! Now easier (and way more useful), this series runs every Tuesday and delivers either:
- Educational Bites: think navigating school choice, attracting teachers and families, building best-in-class HR departments, and more.
- Success Stories: hear directly from your peers on how they’re succeeding with our partners.
- New Partners: learn more about the new MISBO partners.
Check out the full lineup here
Watch Our Latest Webinar with Draco Group
MISBO PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS
Demco
Design A Space Where Students Want To Be
The modern K–12 cafeteria is no longer just a place for a quick bite; it’s a dynamic hub for students to connect, collaborate, recharge, and even learn. Leave behind the old, institutional model that was anything but calm or quiet, and embrace a multi-functional space. Forward-thinking schools can reimagine the space — embracing a design philosophy that recognizes the cafeteria as a central hub of the school — with improvements to student well-being and academic performance to boot.
EdTech Recruiting
The Rise of Agentic AI: What Do IT Leaders Need to Know?
Generative artificial intelligence paved the way for agentic AI, which can more proactively automate complex tasks and workflows.
Mackin
October Mackin Community
This month’s Mackin Community Newsletter is packed with inspiration — from an author chat with Rebecca Stead and Gracey Zhang to new tools for bringing STEM and literacy to life. Don’t miss the highlights and fresh ideas for your library or classroom!
Subbey, Inc.
Created by a longtime MISBO teacher, Subbey streamlines substitute scheduling for schools. Teachers can request subs in under 30 seconds, while administrators gain real-time visibility into coverage. Schools report saving up to 80% of the time once spent coordinating substitutes. Implementation is customized, ensuring a smooth, stress-free rollout that benefits teachers, admins, and subs alike.
Watch this video to learn what Subbey is all about
Batteries Plus
Exclusive Batteries Plus Savings for MISBO Members
This October, power up your essential devices and your budget! MISBO members can save $30 on Energizer Industrial® Lithium AA & AAA case packs through Batteries Plus. These professional-grade batteries deliver long-lasting performance, even in extreme temperatures, and are 33% lighter than alkaline options.
Redeem your savings through October 31, 2025 by logging into your Batteries Plus Business account or asking a store associate to apply your MISBO GPO account at checkout.
Paylocity
Build a Culture of Communication, Collaboration, and Connection
Deliver the experiences employees want, drawing them into the platform daily — not just when they need to find their W-2. Achieve more adoption of self-service processes and drive satisfaction throughout every step of the employee life cycle with automated features designed to keep you compliant and enable connection. No matter if you’re looking to outsource to a small business payroll provider for the first time or are switching from your current vendor, Paylocity makes it quick and easy to get up and running.
Facts Management
The FACTS School Choice Playbook is built for the whole school team, including the business office, admissions, marketing, and leadership. Inside, you’ll find guidance and checklists to help schools integrate school choice programs into daily processes, from compliance to family support.
AED Brands
AED saves a North Texas seventh grader survived a cardiac emergency at the end of a football game on Monday night thanks to a quick response by athletic trainers and a new state law.
ProLogic ITS
Safeguard your campus with ProLogic ITS - where digital, physical, and environmental security solutions come together to protect students, staff, and facilities. From advanced surveillance to smart sensors and cybersecurity, we deliver a complete safety ecosystem tailored for independent and private schools.
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!
