Business Partners

Florida School Boards Association promotes a select number of products and services determined capable of meeting our members’ high standards. Partnership with FSBA is limited to companies that are approved through a lengthy and thorough due diligence and review process.

Business partnerships are not guaranteed and will only be considered if the company’s product or service has been determined to align with FSBA’s mission and goals.

We are proud of the business partnerships we have built with the companies listed below.

Thank you to our Valued Partners!

BoardDocs I A Diligent Brand

YOUR SCHOOL BOARD’S ESSENTIAL SERVICE  Now more than ever, district and school board leaders need simple solutions to ensure continuity of educational services and operations. As the premier board management platform for K12 education, thousands of school districts trust BoardDocs to provide simple yet powerful tools for today’s modern governance requirements. BoardDocs may be an eligible expenditure for your recovery funds. Invest in advanced functionality to ensure transparency — especially when your board and community members are engaging remotely.

  • Voting
  • Meeting control panel
  • Goal tracking
  • Committee management
  • Livestream video integration
  • Policy publishing

BoardDocs is a proud partner of FSBA offering EXCLUSIVE pricing for FSBA members.

To learn more about how the leading board portal for education can help support your community with streamlined access to accurate information, visit www.engage.BoardDocs.com/FSBA to request a demo.

800-407-0141      I       www.BoardDocs.com       I        info@boarddocs.com

 

FSBA’s BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative Program (“BuyBoard”)

Would you like to save time and money while purchasing the products and services that your school district uses every day? Of course … which is why BuyBoard is for you!

Currently endorsed by FSBA and eleven other state school board associations, BuyBoard is a comprehensive and well-established purchasing cooperative which can reduce costs on products and services your school district is purchasing today.

Your FSBA membership entitles your school district to become a BuyBoard member for FREE! Once you sign up for BuyBoard – which takes just a few simple steps – your school district has the ability to make direct purchases from an approved list of vendors that have already gone through a competitive bidding process.

ConnectFL: Improving Cellular Connectivity for School Districts

ConnectFL, brought to you in partnership with Diamond Communications, is an exclusive cellular tower development program for FSBA member districts.

The program is designed to help districts improve cellular connectivity by streamlining the management of cellular tower development on district-owned property — helping districts improve connectivity and generate revenue.

As technology and communication demands continue to grow, ConnectFL offers districts a trusted, streamlined solution to strengthen connectivity for staff, students, families, and the surrounding community.

Potential Benefits:

  • Long-term revenue generated through land lease agreements
  • Enhanced safety and emergency communications for campuses and facilities
  • Stronger staff and family communication through improved cellular service
  • Streamlined development process managed by industry experts

How It Works

Through ConnectFL, FSBA and Diamond Communications manage the project coordination and external communications, reducing administrative burden for districts while promoting district-owned property to national cellular carriers.

The Process

  1. Connectivity Assessment and Carrier Interest

Diamond Communications evaluates cellular coverage needs and promotes eligible district land to major carriers.

  1. Lease Agreement

If a carrier commits to development, your district collaborates on lease terms and conditions.

  1. Cell Tower Development

The carrier constructs the tower with district input and coordination.

  1. Connectivity and Ongoing Revenue

Your district benefits from improved cellular service and receives ongoing lease revenue for the use of district-owned land.

Please note: Not all districts will qualify for cell tower development. Eligibility is dependent on carrier commitment and site demand. The typical program timeline for highly qualified districts is one–three years.

Ready to Get Started?

Explore whether ConnectFL is the right fit for your district. Email: connectfl@fsba.org to schedule an initial consultation.

NEOLA®

NEOLA® provides school districts with a complete service for developing and updating Board Bylaws and Policies, Administrative Guidelines/Procedures, Forms, Staff Handbooks and Student/Parent Handbooks in electronic and printed format. The electronic format supports automatic linking from the table of contents and searching based on key words. NEOLA® is currently working with more than 1200 superintendents and school boards in Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

Contact Neola

 

Hennes Communications

FSBA’s business partnership with Hennes Communications is designed to provide issues management and strategic communications consulting services to public school districts throughout Florida facing sudden challenges to their reputations and operations.

Whether you are a small, rural district or a large district with a full communications department, Hennes Communications has an extensive track record of working closely with school boards, superintendents, communications professionals, and legal counsel in a cooperative framework with one goal in mind: Helping you communicate your story effectively to protect your district’s reputation in the face of today’s media and stakeholder demands for speed and transparency.

Contact Managing Partner, Thom Fladung for special rates and service offerings for FSBA members. Fladung@crisiscommunications.com

Want to become a Partner?

Are you interested in becoming a partner with FSBA? We would love to hear from you to see if your products and/or services would benefit our members and assist FSBA in continuing to be the voice of education in Florida.

Contact Jordan Steffens (steffens@fsba.org)