State Affiliations
State Endorsements, Associations and Purchasing Consortiums
SchoolDude is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of educational institutions, and we believe in demonstrating that commitment through our affiliations. SchoolDude has been endorsed by numerous educational organizations and has been selected by purchasing consortia across the nation. Additionally, SchoolDude is highly involved with the associations that serve the education market, attending more than 150 conferences per year for educational technology, facility and business professionals.
Alaska
Alaska Statute 14.11
Alaska Statute 14.11 requires all school districts receiving state funds to implement a five point preventive maintenance plan which addresses work order tracking, preventive maintenance, custodial scheduling, energy management, and capital planning. SchoolDude's solutions help many of our Alaska clients address the five-part requirement, and our clients are consistently rated at the top of the State's "PM State of the State" report card. For more information on the State's requirements, visit the State's website.
Arizona
Mohave
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available on state contract through the Mohave Educational Services Cooperative. For more information, refer to the Mohave website or contact Scott Hair at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Arizona ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Arizona ASBO.
Arizona School Facilities Board
The Arizona School Facilities Board requires all districts in Arizona to implement a preventive maintenance plan as prescribed by Preventive Maintenance Guidelines of the School Facilities Board. SchoolDude has implemented the seven categories and approximately fifty preventive maintenance task lists which are available as a free standard template book in SchoolDude's PMDirect application. This makes it easy for Arizona school districts to comply today. For more information on the Arizona Preventive Maintenance Guidelines, refer to the Arizona School Facilities Board website or contact Scott Hair at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Arkansas
Arkansas SPMA
SchoolDude is a Platinum Partner of the Arkansas SPMA.
Arkansas AEA
SchoolDude is a Diamond Partner of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AEA).
TCPN/Arch Ford Educational Cooperative
Arkansas clients can take advantage of our preferred vendor contract with TCPN/Arch Ford Educational Cooperative.
British Columbia
SPOA BC
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of SPOA BC.
California
California ASBO
California ASBO has selected SchoolDude as a strategic partner based on the company's ability to meet the association's criteria used to evaluate potential strategic partners. The partnership will enable the 4,000 CASBO members to purchase SchoolDude's applications at affordable, discounted rates.
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of California ASBO and serves on the strategic planning committee.
Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC)
SchoolDude's Preventive Maintenance solutions are made available by the SISC Risk Management Division to more than 100 California school districts that are SISC members. If you are a member of SISC and would like more information on the Preventive Maintenance program offering, call 1-661-636-4417.
CalSAVE
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available on state contract through the CalSAVE organization. More information is available at the CalSAVE website.
Colorado
Colorado ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent sponsor, speaker and contributor to Colorado ASBO and attends both conferences annually.
Colorado BOCES
SchoolDude's solutions are on contract and available at a discount for members of Colorado BOCES.
Connecticut
Connecticut ASBO
The Connecticut Association of School Business Officials(CASBO) was established in 1951 to link school business officials with each other to share ideas. Over the years, this important organization has continued to grow. Today, CASBO provides forums for people to gather as well as services to help school business officials understand the complex environment of the school business office.
Connecticut School Building and Grounds Association
The Connecticut School Building and Grounds Association(CSBGA) was founded in 1974. As a professional trade organization,CSBGA has worked through the years to encourage School Maintenance Supervisors and suppliers to work together respectfully and professionally, developing a proud tradition in the process. SchoolDude has supported and spoken to the CSBGA since 1999.
Delaware
Delaware Department of Education
The Delaware Department of Education selected SchoolDude to provide a statewide capital planning system for its 19 public school districts, integrating district and statewide long-range capital planning with the day-to-day maintenance process of each school.PlanningDirect from SchoolDude assists school facility personnel, the State Department of Education and state legislators with tools to better manage information about capital budgets and the condition of school facility systems
Florida
Florida SPMA
SchoolDude regularly supports the Florida SPMA through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Florida ASBO
SchoolDude regularly supports the Florida ASBO through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Florida APPA
SchoolDude regularly supports the Florida APPA through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Florida APT
SchoolDude regularly supports the Florida Association of Pupil Transportation through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
MISBO
Independent schools in Florida that are members of the Mid-South Independent School Business Officers (MISBO) purchasing consortium can take advantage of a purchasing contract naming SchoolDude as the preferred vendor.
Georgia
Georgia ASFA
SchoolDude regularly supports the Georgia Association of School Facility Administrators (GASFA) through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Georgia ASBO
SchoolDude regularly supports the Georgia ASBO through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Georgia APPA
SchoolDude regularly supports the Georgia APPA through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Georgia APT
SchoolDude regularly supports the Georgia Association of Pupil Transportation through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
MISBO
Independent schools in Georgia that are members of the Mid-South Independent School Business Officers (MISBO) purchasing consortium can take advantage of a purchasing contract naming SchoolDude as the preferred vendor.
Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Education
SchoolDude and the Hawaii Department of Education have a seven-island state agreement to manage utility tracking. This partnership started in 2006.
Idaho
Idaho ASBO
ASBOSchoolDude is a frequent sponsor and supporter of Idaho ASBO.
Illinois
Illinois ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Illinois ASBO.
Indiana
Indiana ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Indiana ASBO.
Wilson Education Center
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Wilson Education Center. For more information, refer to the Wilson Education Center web site or contact Brad Hunter at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
AEPA Purchasing Cooperative
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available on state contract through the all nine ESC Purchasing Coop Centers. For more information on the Indiana state contract, please contact Brad Hunter at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Iowa
ISBGA
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of the Iowa SBGA.
Iowa Council of Educational Purchasing Consortium
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Iowa Educators Consortium Educational Purchasing Consortia. For more information, refer to the Iowa Educators Website or contact Dan Gould or Brian Holland at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Kansas
Greenbush Cooperative Purchasing
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via Greenbush Cooperative Purchasing. For more information,refer to the Greenbush Southeast Kansas Education Service Center website or contact John Izzo at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Kentucky
Kentucky ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Kentucky ASBO.
Kentucky Plant Management Association (KSPMA)
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of the Kentucky SPMA.Green River Regional Educational Cooperative SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via Green River Regional Educational Cooperative.
Louisiana
Louisiana School Facility Managers Association
SchoolDude regularly supports the Louisiana School Facility Manager's Association through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Maryland and the District of Columbia
ASBO of Maryland and District of Columbia
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of ASBO of Maryland and District of Columbia.
Independent Schools Purchasing Consortium
SchoolDude is the preferred facility management software for all ISPC members. For more information on the ISPC contract for Maryland and the District of Columbia, please contact Brad Hunter at 1-877-868-DUDE(3833).
Massachusetts
Massachusetts ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Massachusetts ASBO.
Massachusetts Facilities Administrators Association
The Massachusetts Facilities Administrators Association(MFAA) is a professional organization that was founded in 1973 to give each member access to education and information with the goal of improving his or her professional status. SchoolDude has been a supporter of this organization since 1999 and has approximately 30% of their membership as clients.
Michigan
Michigan Association of School Business Officials (MSBO)
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of MSBO, along with being an endorsed partner. SchoolDude also assists MSBO with their Energy Essentials program which aids districts in developing a program that creates energy awareness and strategies that result in saving precious dollars for the district.
Preventive Maintenance Templates
Charlie McGinnis, former Manager of Facilities and Maintenance at South Lyon Community Schools, developed approximately 120 recommended preventive maintenance procedures for school districts in Michigan. SchoolDude supported Mr. McGinnis' efforts and recommended him for the Meridian Award, which he received from the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) organization for this effort in 2003. SchoolDude.com makes these recommended preventive maintenance procedures available for free to SchoolDude clients in Michigan. For more information, contact Herb Crawford at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Minnesota
Minnesota Association of School Maintenance Supervisors
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of MASMS.
Minnesota Service Cooperative
SchoolDude is endorsed by the Minnesota Service Cooperative,and public schools purchasing SchoolDude's solutions are entitled to discounted rates. For more information, contact Dan Gould or Brian Holland at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Mississippi
Mississippi SPMA
SchoolDude regularly supports the Mississippi School Plant Management Association through speaking engagements, workshops, and sponsorships.
Missouri
Missouri SPMA
SchoolDude is a Platinum sponsor of the Missouri SPMA and is a frequent speaker at their event.
Missouri ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Missouri ASBO.
MO-CSD
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Missouri Cooperating School Districts. For more information, refer to the MO-CSD website or contact Brian Holland at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833) or brian@schooldude.com.
Montana
Montana Cooperative Service Corporation
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Montana Cooperative Service Corporation. For more information, refer to the Montana Cooperative Service Corporation website or contact John Izzo at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Nebraska
Nebraska Council of School Administrators
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor, and supporter of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators.
Nebraska ESU Cooperative Purchasing
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via Nebraska ESU Cooperative Purchasing. For more information, refer to the Nebraska ESU Cooperative Purchasing website or contact John Izzo at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
New Jersey
New Jersey SBGA
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor, and supporter of the New Jersey SBGA.
New Jersey ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor, and supporter of the New Jersey ASBO.
NJAC 6:24
Under NJAC 6:24, the New Jersey Department of Education requires all school districts to submit a report outlining "required maintenance" activities by school. The state has provided guidance including sample reports designated the "M1" and "M2" reports. SchoolDude.com's MaintenanceDirect and PMDirect applications directly support this state reporting requirement by incorporating the M1 and M2 reports within the application. This simplifies reporting and also allows the district to track required maintenance, routine maintenance, capital, as well as break those activities down by system. For more information, download our guide, "Frequently Asked Questions for NJAC 6:24."
NJSBAIG
In response to new legislation requiring school districts to manage maintenance
activities through an automated work order system, NJSBAIG has partnered with SchoolDude to offer members an online solution at no cost.
New Mexico
New Mexico Public School Facilities Association
The New Mexico PSFA selected SchoolDude to provide a statewide facilities information management system to all 89 New Mexico districts.
New Mexico ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent sponsor and speaker at the New Mexico ASBO conferences and has been a member for five years.
New Mexico TIE / CHECS
SchoolDude has been a Silver level sponsor and speaker at the New Mexico TIE conference for the past two years.
Cooperative Educational Services - AEPA
SchoolDude has been on contract with CES forsix years and is a major contributor to their annual conference. In2007, SchoolDude sponsored a computer lab with more than twenty computers and presented twelve sessions of in depth product training for the three state mandated SchoolDude modules.
New York
NYSSBGA
SchoolDude is currently partnered with the New York State Association for Superintendents of Buildings and Grounds (NYSSBGA)
NYSAIS
SchoolDude is involved and a strong supporter of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS).
BOCES
SchoolDude's solutions area available through the cooperative services agreements we currently have with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES and Broome-Tioga BOCES.
North Carolina
North Carolina School Board Association (NCSBA)
SchoolDude's applications are endorsed by the NCSBA.
North Carolina ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker at, and sponsor and supporter of North Carolina ASBO.
North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association (NCPSMA)
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of NCPSMA.
North Dakota
North Dakota Educators Service Cooperative
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the North Dakota Educators Service Cooperative. For more information, refer to the North Dakota Educators Service Cooperative website or contact John Izzo at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Ohio
Ohio ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Ohio ASB.
Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia. For more information, refer to the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortium website or contact Bryan Coble at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Oregon
Oregon ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Oregon ASBO.
Umatilla-Morrow ESD
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Umatilla-Morrow ESD. For more information, refer to the Umatilla-Morrow ESD website or contact Bryan Coble at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Pennsylvania
PAISBOA
SchoolDude is endorsed by the Philadelphia Area Independent School Business Officers Association, and private schools purchasing solutions are entitled to discounted rates.
Pennsylvania ASBO
SchoolDude has a partnership agreement with the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials, and public schools purchasing solutions are entitled to discounted rates. SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Pennsylvania ASBO.
PAEJPC - CSIU
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through state contract via the PA Education Joint Purchasing Council through the CSIU. For more information, refer to the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit #16 website or contact Scott Hair at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Rhode Island
Rhode Island ASBO
SchoolDude is a sponsor and supporter of Rhode Island ASBO.
Rhode Island School Building and Grounds
SchoolDude is a speaker at supporter of the RISBG group.
Rhode Island Association of School Maintenance Directors
SchoolDude works closely with the Rhode Island Association of School Maintenance Directors (RIASMD) to support the organization's communications and email list server infrastructure requirements.
South Carolina
SC Energy Office
The South Carolina Energy Office(SCEO) selected SchoolDude to provide UtilityDirect as the statewide energy tracking and accounting solution for all South Carolina public agencies - including schools, colleges, universities, and state government agencies. SCEO helps clients monitor and verify the estimated energy and cost savings with UtilityDirect and data set development through a program called South Carolina SAVE$ - Schools and Agencies Verify Energy Dollars. When variations in savings are identified through UtilityDirect, the SCEO determines the problems and recommends possible solutions. For more information, please contact Heather Hudson at 1-877-868-3833. View a success story.
South Carolina ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of SCASBO.
South Carolina SPMA
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of SCSPMA.
South Dakota
South Dakota ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor, and supporter of South Dakota ASBO.
Tennessee
Tennessee Independent College and Universities Association (TICUA)
SchoolDude is endorsed by TICUA, and colleges and universities who are members of TICUA are entitled to discounted rates. For more information, visit the TICUA website or contact Monica Vance at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Tennessee ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Tennessee ASBO.
Tennessee SPMA
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of TSPMA.
Texas
Texas Facility Masters Conference
SchoolDude presents the annual Texas Facility Masters Conference in joint partnership with Region 4 Facility Services, Texas ASBO, TASBOnSite Services, and Texas Association of Community Schools.
Texas School Trade Organizations
SchoolDude is actively involved in the following school trade organizations:
- Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)
- Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
- Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
- Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS)
- Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
TCPN
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through state contract via The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN).
SOS
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through state contract via SOS.
Virginia
Virginia ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Virginia ASBO.
AEPA Purchasing CooperativeSchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available on state contract through the Fairfax County Public Schools. For more information on the Virginia state contract, please contact Brad Hunter at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Independent Schools Purchasing Consortium
SchoolDude is the preferred facility management software for all ISPC members. For more information on the ISPC contract for Virginia, please contact Brad Hunter at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
EVA
SchoolDude is a member of the EVA purchasing consortium. For more information on how to purchase through EVA, contact Brad Hunter at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
Washington
Washington ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Washington ASBO.
Washington Association of Maintenance and Operations Administrators (WAMOA)
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of WAMOA. Kent Hudson, SchoolDude.com CEO, was keynote speaker for the WAMOA 25th anniversary in October 2007.
King County Directors Association (KCDA)
KCDA's sole purpose is to serve its members by providing services and products at competitive prices while fulfilling all bid law requirements. SchoolDude is part of the KCDA contract service for Operations Management Software
Wisconsin
Wisconsin ASBO
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of Wisconsin ASBO.
WASBO Facilities Management Conference
SchoolDude is a frequent guest speaker, sponsor and supporter of WASBO Facilities Management Conference.
Wyoming
Northeast Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services
SchoolDude's solutions are discounted and available through contract via the Northeast Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (N.E.W. BOCES). For more information, refer to the Northeast Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services website or contact John Izzo at 1-877-868-DUDE (3833).
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