MILTON, Pa., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to announce the addition of Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) and PEPPM, two nationwide cooperative purchasing programs, as the newest Affinity Partners in ASBO International's Corporate Alliance Partnership (CAP) program.

This strategic collaboration marks a significant step in expanding procurement options and financial efficiency for school business professionals across the country. As Affinity Partners, KPN and PEPPM will work closely with ASBO International to support the association's mission of equipping education leaders with tools and resources that strengthen procurement efficiency and compliance.

KPN and PEPPM offer competitively bid contracts, trusted vendor relationships, and transparent purchasing processes—all designed to save schools time and money while maintaining compliance with public procurement laws.

"We are proud to have KPN–PEPPM recognized as an ASBO Affinity Partner. This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to supporting school business officials by providing trusted cooperative purchasing solutions that promote efficiency, transparency and fiscal responsibility," said Thomas Caruso, director of cooperative purchasing at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. "Through this partnership, we aim to empower educational institutions with access to competitively bid contracts and meaningful cost savings."

Through this partnership, ASBO International members will gain enhanced access to KPN and PEPPM's contract portfolios and educational resources, further empowering them to make informed, strategic purchasing decisions.

About KPN and PEPPM

KPN and PEPPM are nationally recognized cooperative purchasing programs administered by Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU), a public educational service agency. Both programs use a publicly advertised, competitive Request for Bids (RFB) process to award contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders—ensuring transparency, compliance, and savings. KPN focuses on facility and operational needs, while PEPPM specializes in technology procurement for public agencies. For over 45 years, these programs have helped schools and public organizations simplify purchasing with trusted products, discounted pricing, and UG-compliant procedures.

Learn more at www.thekpn.org and www.peppm.org.

About ASBO International

Founded in 1910, the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO Intl.) is a nonprofit association offering programs, resources, services and a global network to K–12 finance and operations decision‑makers. Our members manage budgeting, procurement, facilities, human resources, technology, transportation, food service, health care and more, upholding the highest standards of school business management and driving the effective use of educational resources. Through professional certifications, advocacy and year‑round development opportunities, ASBO International equips school business officials to deliver operational excellence and support student success. Learn more at asbointl.org.

Contact:

Thomas R. Caruso, PCSBA, M.Ed, tcaruso@csiu.org, 570-246-5931

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SOURCE Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit