Joint Purchasing Programs

As an Association, we are constantly seeking ways to send more dollars back to the classroom. With nearly 400 schools now members of the Association, our ability to negotiate deeply discounted purchasing contracts continues to grow. Access to each contract is open to all Association member schools.

NEW! Parent Communication System
Fifty-five percent of working parents in the United States say that their cell phones are the best way to contact them, and 41 percent prefer e-mail. Connect with your parents cost-effectively through our new joint purchasing agreement with AlertNow, a system that provides unlimited text, voice, and e-mail alerts in more than 20 languages for just $2.50 per student per year.

From H1N1 Notifications, to polls and surveys, to early release or school picture days, the system provides effective, secure notification to thousands of parents in minutes. In addition to increased campus safety, AlertNow is used to enhance parental involvement, improve student attendance and bridge language barriers between parents and schools. Learn more at www.alertnow.com or contact Wiley Coleman at wcoleman@alertnow.com or 800.213.7168 ext 153.

Group Health Insurance
The Joint Purchase Education Trust (JPET) offers reduced-price health insurance plans for Arizona schools. More than 50 schools currently take advantage of the streamlined administration and lower costs for a variety of medical, dental, and vision options. To learn more about the plan options, employer participation requirements, and quote process, please visit the JPET website or contact Ashley Peyton at ashley@azpcc.org.

Office supplies
The OfficeMax joint purchasing program is focused on greater cost-savings on paper (copy, construction, lined), toner, filing folders, binders, and general office and classroom supplies. In addition, you will also receive free next day delivery, dedicated account management, and a diverse product offering that includes office furniture and printing services. To sign up for the program, please contact Judi Barrett at judithbarrett@officemax.com.

Technology Alliance
The Technology Alliance is comprised of carefully selected corporate members who offer substantive discounts to Association Members.

     1) IT Services and Support: Compass Network Solutions

     2) Access to discounts on software (official Microsoft reseller) as well as new and
          refurbished hardware: Paragon Micro

     3) Communications Systems and Support: Intercoms, Voicemail, Security Access, Cabling and
          more: Sacom Communications

View current promotionals and program details at www.azcharters.org/technology.

The Association also signed a Microsoft Education Alliance Agreement in June, providing free resources for teachers, business managers, and administrators in the form of lesson plans, online training, and on January 26-28, a comprehensive training on strategic planning and innovation. The Association will be sending twelve charter school teams to the Microsoft Institute on full scholarships.  To learn more about the Institute and apply for a scholarship, visit www.azcharters.org/MicrosoftInstitute before December 20, 2009!.

Classroom Furniture:
Our classroom furniture purchasing contract assures you a minimum of 70% off classroom furniture through Hertz Furniture Systems. If you are interested in getting a quote or learning more, please contact Ari Werczberger at ari@hertzfurniture.com or 866.459.4244.

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