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BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
A national purchasing cooperative that helps Indiana school corporations save time and money — fully compliant with the State of Indiana's procurement laws.
ISBA Partner
Helping school corporations operate more efficiently
The Indiana School Boards Association and the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative share the goal of helping school corporations operate more efficiently. For several years ISBA has encouraged school leaders to take advantage of BuyBoard as a way to save time and money. The web-based “store” offers discounts on hundreds of products, and all ISBA school districts are eligible.
Program Benefits
Why boards choose BuyBoard
Free
School districts, universities, and government agencies receive complimentary membership.
Save Money
BuyBoard leverages the power of nationwide volume, so prices are often lower than an entity can get on its own.
Efficient
Request-for-quotes (RFQ) functionality lets members request pricing from multiple vendors at once.
Compliant
Meets state procurement requirements and provides a documented audit trail.
World-Class Vendors & Service
Members have access to a wide range of vetted companies.
Getting started
Start saving in just two simple steps
Membership is free for ISBA school districts, and there’s no obligation to purchase.
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Review the interlocal participation agreement Read the National Purchasing Cooperative agreement (standard signature version). Open the agreement (PDF) →
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Complete and submit the online form Join at buyboard.com — membership is complimentary for ISBA school districts. Go to the online form →
Still have questions?
Check out the Indiana BuyBoard FAQ
Eligibility, compliance, ordering, and vendor questions answered in a one-page handout.