The Power of Association Collaboration

FROM–THE–OFFICE

The Power of Association Collaboration

School district purchasing is as much an art as it is a science. Yes, legal requirements often make it seem like just a routine function. However, a knowledgeable school business official knows that applying “art” to purchasing can truly save money and guarantee the highest quality of goods and services. When that is demonstrated to a school board and community, taxpayers can be assured that every penny of support is producing a measurable return on investment.

Illinois ASBO is in the business of providing purchasing opportunities that districts can trust. Take a moment to examine and consider participating in the following programs

Michael A. Jacoby, Ed.D., CAE, SFO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ CEO ILLINOIS ASBO

and services. These opportunities are high quality, with set forth best practices and apply the power of association collaboration and cooperation. If you have not investigated the following, your district may not be getting everything it can from each dollar.

SIMPLY SAYING

Illinois ASBO is in the business of providing purchasing opportunities that districts can trust.

Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus

(ISDLAF+) The premier investment program for Illinois schools proving liquidity, fixed rate, short and long-term investment options.

IEC powered by Future Green Save on utility costs through a joint energy purchasing consortium sponsored by IASB, IASA and Illinois ASBO. Illinois school districts and community colleges have utilized these savings to bring more money into meeting their educational goals.

Illinois ASBO p-Card Partner with Illinois ASBO, Harris Bank/ Mastercard and other districts throughout the state utilizing this procurement card (p-Card) program for purchasing that has now spread to other Illinois ASBO affiliates and produces rebates based on purchasing volume.

Frontline Education A leading provider of school administration software, connecting solutions for student and special programs, business operations and human capital management with powerful analytics to empower educators. Accubase Provides clients with state-of-the-art property tax base auditing and consulting services that positively enhance public sector decision-making.

Illinois School Employee Benefit Consortium & Metropolitan School Employee Benefit Program (ISEBC

& MSEBP) Health insurance programs that give districts new options for savings. MSEBP covers Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. ISEBC specializes with school districts located outside the Cook and Collar Counties.

Illinois ASBO In-District Services Professional development services designed for all district administrators and business office personnel.

Researched and brought forward with the help of school business officials or industry partners, the goal of each program is to provide a service to schools to help you operate efficiently and effectively.

For more information on the Illinois ASBO member programs and benefits, please visit: www.iasbo.org/tools/programs-services/programs.

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