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Hi ,
Welcome to the ECPA Purchasing Alliance newsletter. We are glad to connect with you through this new channel as we continue to support districts with cooperative purchasing solutions that save time and maximize value.
This newsletter will provide brief, relevant updates on contracts, purchasing tools, and planning reminders to support your work throughout the year. Our goal is to serve as a trusted partner by sharing practical, timely, and easy-to-use information.
We value your feedback and look forward to hearing from you as we continue to refine our offerings and make the most of our time together.
Sincerely,
Your ECPA Team |
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ECPA Webinar: K12 Procurement and Contracts/Amazon Business Intro
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When: Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 9 AM ET
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Who should join: Business Managers, District CFOs, Purchasing Staff, Treasurers
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Our team has been busy; we have added 14 new contracts with vendors since July!
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT & TESTIMONIAL |
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Musco delivers high-quality LED sports lighting that makes game nights safer and more enjoyable for Indiana’s schools. Musco has been a partner of the IHSAA since 2017 and has specialized in sports lighting and technology since 1976. Request a FREE lighting assessment and learn more about ECPA’s contract with Musco on our website.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools recently chose to work with Musco to improve visibility, safety, and consistency on their soccer fields.
“We chose Musco because of their proven lighting quality, warranty, and experience with high-school athletics, and we used the ECPA contract to streamline purchasing and secure competitive pricing. The results have been brighter, more reliable lighting for student-athletes, a better experience for fans, and reduced operational costs for the district. Overall, we are very pleased with both the performance and consistency of our lighting.” -Bryan Rausch, Assistant Superintendent of Operations
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SAVE ON OPERATIONAL COSTS |
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Did you know that Staples sells more toilet paper than copy paper? Most people don't think of Staples for janitorial items, but they are helping schools in Indiana with free next-day delivery and government pricing on brands like Georgia Pacific, Kimberly Clark, Gojo, Tork, Diversey, and Coastwide.
Now is the time to take a look at what you’re spending on:
- Restroom – Toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, sanitizer
- Cleaning – Chemicals, can liners, mops, floor care
- Safety – AED’s, first aid kits, signage, gloves
- Equipment – Floor scrubbers, vacuums, dilution control units
Chances are, Staples can help your school in more than one of these areas. Reach out to ECPA or Staples' dedicated Indiana Education Specialist, Trisha Collazo, to schedule a time to discuss how to improve your process and pricing.
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The Educational Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (ECPA) is a collaborative alliance between eight Indiana education service centers dedicated to streamlining the purchasing process for member school districts. ECPA’s purchasing team actively works to remove barriers for schools, streamlining and simplifying the procurement process while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations. Through vetted contracts with leading vendors, ECPA enables districts to leverage collective buying power to secure high-quality goods and services at significantly reduced costs. |
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