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Partnerships
 MSBO is pleased to announce a partnership with one of the leading web-based purchasing software systems in the US, BidSync. We believe that BidSync is a viable business solution and represents a major opportunity to save schools time and money.
Michigan Purchase Card Consortium
The Michigan Purchase Card Consortium, has selected JP Morgan Chase, through a bid process, as the provider for our statewide program, which is open to all school districts in the state.
 PaySchools is an online payment processing system that provides schools with an easy and efficient method to collect fees and receive electronic payments for school lunches, field trips, registration, prom tickets, T-shirts and any other school-related fees. PaySchools makes it possible for all schools to offer parents the convenience of online purchasing without incurring large administration or setup costs. (10/29/07)
 SafeSchools provides essential training in a broad variety of topics, from compliance (asbestos, blood borne pathogens) to human resources, transportation, sexual harassment, bullying, and conflict management.
 SchoolDude.com, Inc., is the nation’s number one provider of on-demand operations management solutions designed exclusively for the unique needs of schools, colleges and universities. Backed by the industry’s only Legendary Service Program, their integrated suite of solutions for technology, business, and facility operations is revolutionizing the way educational professionals manage their organizations. SchoolDude’s on-demand tools for operations management are easy to use and affordable; helping both small and large educational institutions save money, increase efficiency and improve services. MSBO’s relationship with SchoolDude provides significant discounts for SchoolDude’s products to Michigan school districts. For more information, contact Scott Little, 517.327.2582. (4/15/09)
Energy Essentials offers school districts assistance in beginning the journey toward effective energy management. The Energy Essentials design assists districts in developing a program that creates energy awareness and strategies that result in saving precious dollars for the district. MSBO provides the support needed to make your energy management program successful. Districts working with Energy Essentials have experienced significant savings. The cost of the program is typically spread over 36 months with no upfront cost and low monthly payments. To get your district on the road to saving money or for more information, contact Scott Little, 517/327-2582, or Rob DeBoer, 616/334-4748.
Dynamic Budget Projections (DBP)
An exciting tool for school districts to use for financial forecasting. This program was designed exclusively for Michigan school districts and is available only through MSBO.
 Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM)
Co-owned by MASA and MSBO, MIEM provides professional development workshops and conferences for all areas of the educational field.
U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance
U.S. Communities provides a national purchasing forum for local and state government agencies, school districts (K-12), higher education and non-profits nationwide by pooling the purchasing power of over 87,000 public agencies. (10/29/07)
 Public Surplus can help you manage your district's surplus items, even if you need to get rid of an old school bus or a few pieces of lawn equipment. You can also purchase items other districts' and agencies' surplus items. This system has unique capabilities specifically for public agencies, so it is much more than an auction site.
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