# Montana Rural Education Association > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://mrea-mt.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [MCS Regional Meetings](https://mrea-mt.org/mcs-regional-meetings-2026/): {{post_title}} Helping Montana Schools Avoid “leaving Money on the Table”! Register for the Regional Meeting in Your Area ## Pages - [Montana Rural Education Association](https://mrea-mt.org/): Montana Rural Education Association Supporting every part of rural K-12 public education in Montana. MREA works for equal educational opportunity, adequate school funding, local trustee control, timely member communication, and representation for Montana’s small and rural schools. Explore Member Services Read MREA Positions {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:notice_title}} {{post_meta key:notice_link_text}} Advocacy, communication, leadership, and purchasing support in - [Montana Cooperative Services](https://mrea-mt.org/mt-cooperative-services/): Montana Cooperative Services Cooperative purchasing that helps Montana schools buy with confidence. A partnership program of MREA and the Montana School Boards Association, MCS gives member schools access to volume purchasing, direct vendor ordering, Montana-awarded contracts, and products that meet strict pricing and quality criteria. How to Order Browse Vendors 31 states bidding nationally together - [Products & Vendors](https://mrea-mt.org/mt-cooperative-services/products-vendors/): {{post_title}} Vendor Contact Information Filter by Category Download The Full Vendor Spreadsheet Updated: {{post_meta key:date_updated}} {{term_list tax:contract-type}} {{post_title}} {{term_list tax:vendor-type|sep:}} {{post_meta key:contact_person}} Website Email {{post_meta key:phone_number}} - [For Vendors](https://mrea-mt.org/mt-cooperative-services/for-vendors/): {{post_title}} Notice to vendors. Sealed solicitations are received by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies on behalf of its state member agencies, including Montana Cooperative Services. AEPA Solicitations Sealed solicitations received on behalf of state member agencies. Due {{post_meta key:due_date}} {{post_meta key:due_time}} {{post_meta key:code}} {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:content}} {{post_meta key:link_text}} Previous Next No current solicitations. MCS - [Update Information](https://mrea-mt.org/update-information/): {{post_title}} Keep your district contact information up-to-date - [Contact](https://mrea-mt.org/mt-cooperative-services/contact/): {{post_title}} Questions about vendors, ordering, membership, or bidding? {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:board_role}} {{post_meta key:role}} 406-461-8050 PO Box 1611 Helena, Montana 59624 AEPA Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies National cooperative purchasing partner Use AEPA for national registration and solicitation details. Visit AEPA - [How to Order](https://mrea-mt.org/mt-cooperative-services/how-to-order/): {{post_title}} Two simple ways to buy through MCS. Option 1 Use the vendor list Use our traditional Vendor List and contact the company directly via email, phone or their own website. Be sure to specifically request your MCS Member Discount! Option 2 Order online Order online with many of our MCS vendors where you can instantly see and - [About](https://mrea-mt.org/about/): About MREA Equal opportunity for every Montana student, no matter the map. Our Positions The Montana Rural Education Association is an organization which is concerned about all aspects of the K-12 public education system in rural Montana. The organization is particularly concerned with the following basic educational premises: That equality of educational opportunity regardless of - [Member Services](https://mrea-mt.org/member-services/): {{post_title}} Support rural school leaders can actually use. Applicant Screening Assistance with Applicant Licensure Status Search online resources for most states to determine the status of out of state applicants. MREA and MCS members can contact the MREA Director with a request to use a national clearinghouse database to check licensure status from all reporting - [Board](https://mrea-mt.org/board/): Board of Directors Regional leadership Board of Directors {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:board_role}} {{post_meta key:role}} {{post_meta key:region}} Term Expires {{post_meta key:term_expires}} MREA Regions Map Staff {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:board_role}} {{post_meta key:role}} {{post_meta key:region}} Term Expires {{post_meta key:term_expires}} - [Look Up Out of State Educator Licensure Status](https://mrea-mt.org/member-services/look-up-out-of-state-educator-licensure-status/): Member Service {{post_title}} A practical state-by-state directory for checking educator credentials and, where available, disciplinary history before completing hiring or screening steps. {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:additional_information}} Teacher Credential Look Up Teacher Disciplinary Actions Look Up Request Information - [Legal Services](https://mrea-mt.org/member-services/legal-services/): Member Benefits {{post_title}} Subscribing to the MREA Legal Option is one of the most cost effective decisions a school district can make. With most attorneys experienced in school law charging well over $100.00 per hour for their time, this optional service provided to MREA members pays for itself in a matter of a few phone - [Contact](https://mrea-mt.org/contact/): {{post_title}} Get in touch with MREA {{post_title}} {{post_meta key:board_role}} {{post_meta key:role}} {{post_meta key:phone_number}} {{post_meta key:address}} {{post_meta key:city_state_zip_code}} ## MCS News - [MCS State-Wide Fall Update via Zoom](https://mrea-mt.org/mcs-news/mcs-state-wide-fall-update-via-zoom/) ## People - [Darin Hannum](https://mrea-mt.org/person/darin-hannum/) - [Jim Howard](https://mrea-mt.org/person/jim-howard/) - [Corey Austin](https://mrea-mt.org/person/corey-austin/) - [Dana Berwick](https://mrea-mt.org/person/dana-berwick/) - [Elliott Crump](https://mrea-mt.org/person/elliott-crump/) - [Dan Grabowska](https://mrea-mt.org/person/dan-grabowska/) - [Casey Klasna](https://mrea-mt.org/person/casey-klasna/) - [Jason Noyes](https://mrea-mt.org/person/jason-noyes/) - [Wade Sundby](https://mrea-mt.org/person/wade-sundby/) - [Scott Walter](https://mrea-mt.org/person/scott-walter/) - [Open Seat](https://mrea-mt.org/person/open-seat/) - [Larry Crowder](https://mrea-mt.org/person/larry-crowder/) ## Sponsors - [Apptegy](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsor/apptegy/) - [Joint Powers Trust](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsor/joint-powers-trust/) - [McKinstry](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsor/mckinstry/) - [Montana Schools Property & Liability Insurance Plan](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsor/montana-schools-property-liability-insurance-plan/) ## State Licensures - [Wyoming](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/wyoming/) - [Wisconsin](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/wisconsin/) - [West Virginia](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/west-virginia/) - [Washington](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/washington/) - [Virginia](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/virginia/) - [Vermont](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/vermont/) - [Utah](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/utah/) - [Texas](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/texas/) - [Tennessee](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/tennessee/) - [South Dakota](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/south-dakota/) - [South Carolina](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/south-carolina/) - [Rhode Island](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/rhode-island/) - [Pennsylvania](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/pennsylvania/) - [Oregon](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/oregon/) - [Oklahoma](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/oklahoma/) - [Ohio](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/ohio/) - [North Dakota](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/north-dakota/) - [North Carolina](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/north-carolina/) - [New York](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/new-york/) - [New Mexico](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/new-mexico/) - [New Jersey](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/new-jersey/) - [New Hampshire](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/new-hampshire/) - [Nevada](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/nevada/) - [Nebraska](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/nebraska/) - [Montana](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/montana/) - [Missouri](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/missouri/) - [Mississippi](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/mississippi/) - [Minnesota](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/minnesota/) - [Michigan](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/michigan/) - [Massachusetts](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/massachusetts/) - [Maryland](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/maryland/) - [Maine](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/maine/) - [Louisiana](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/louisiana/) - [Kentucky](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/kentucky/) - [Kansas](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/kansas/) - [Iowa](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/iowa/) - [Indiana](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/indiana/) - [Illinois](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/illinois/) - [Idaho](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/idaho/) - [Hawaii](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/hawaii/) - [Georgia](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/georgia/) - [Florida](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/florida/) - [Delaware](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/delaware/) - [District of Columbia](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/district-of-columbia/) - [Connecticut](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/connecticut/) - [Colorado](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/colorado/) - [California](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/california/) - [Arkansas](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/arkansas/) - [Arizona](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/arizona/) - [Alaska](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/alaska/) - [Alabama](https://mrea-mt.org/state-licensure/alabama/) ## Vendors - [Melloy Fleet (Chrevrolet)](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/melloy-fleet-chrevrolet/) - [Melloy Fleet (Ford)](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/melloy-fleet-ford/) - [Melloy Fleet (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram)](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/melloy-fleet-chrysler-jeep-dodge-ram/) - [Clearwater Contracting](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/clearwater-contracting/) - [OnSite Energy](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/onsite-energy/) - [Hagestad Painting & Coatings, Inc.](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/hagestad-painting-coatings-inc/) - [Stronghold Construction](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/stronghold-construction/) - [T-N Boutique & Design](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/t-n-boutique-design/) - [OS2 Office Solutions & Services](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/os2-office-solutions-services/) - [Encode Corporation](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/encode-corporation/) - [Romtec](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/romtec/) - [Blick Art](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/blick-art/) - [Culinary Depot](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/culinary-depot/) - [Paxton-Patterson](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/paxton-patterson/) - [Midwest Technology Products](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/midwest-technology-products/) - [Douglas Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/douglas-equipment/) - [Sysco](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/sysco/) - [Just Right Reader](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/just-right-reader/) - [Carrier Corporation](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/carrier-corporation/) - [FlowForms](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/flowforms/) - [Tom Jones Cooling & Heating](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/tom-jones-cooling-and-heating/) - [Geo Sport Lighting](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/geo-sport-lighting/) - [T.E.S.T.](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/t-e-s-t/) - [IKIO Led Lighting](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/ikio-led-lighting/) - [EPS Operations](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/eps-operations/) - [PSG Energy Services](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/psg-energy-services/) - [Playcraft Systems](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/playcraft-systems/) - [Facility Solutions Group](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/facility-solutions-group/) - [Sports Surfaces Distributing](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/sports-surfaces-distributing/) - [CDW Government](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/cdw-government/) - [Blink Network](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/blink-network/) - [National Business Furniture](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/national-business-furniture/) - [SHI International](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/shi-international/) - [The Organ Wiseguys](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/the-organ-wiseguys/) - [SAS Halo](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/sas-halo/) - [Centegix](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/centegix/) - [Hellas Construction](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/hellas-construction/) - [Connect Distributors](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/connect-distributors/) - [Audio Enhancement](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/audio-enhancement/) - [E-Rate Central](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/e-rate-central/) - [Schmelz Countryside](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/schmelz-countryside/) - [Schools PLP](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/schools-plp/) - [Best Plumbing](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/best-plumbing/) - [TinyEye Technologies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/tinyeye-technologies/) - [Quill](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/quill/) - [Pitsco Education](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/pitsco-education/) - [Brightly Software](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/brightly-software/) - [ResoluteGuard](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/resoluteguard/) - [Shaw Sports Turf](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/shaw-sports-turf/) - [CDA Architects](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/cda-architects/) - [A&E Architects + SMA Design](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/a-and-e-architects-sma-design/) - [Twotree Technologies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/twotree-technologies/) - [Weatherproofing Technologies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/weatherproofing-technologies/) - [Hubert](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/hubert/) - [Complete Books & Media Supply](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/complete-books-and-media-supply/) - [Chalmers Ford](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/chalmers-ford/) - [InCharge Energy](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/incharge-energy/) - [Hardrives Construction](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/hardrives-construction/) - [Forward-Edge](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/forward-edge/) - [Bluebird](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/bluebird/) - [Flinn Scientific](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/flinn-scientific/) - [Lakeshore Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/lakeshore-equipment/) - [Highland Electric Fleets](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/highland-electric-fleets/) - [Demco](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/demco/) - [Amtab Manufacturing](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/amtab-manufacturing/) - [Busch Systems International](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/busch-systems-international/) - [PFVT Motors](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/pfvt-motors/) - [Montana School Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/montana-school-equipment/) - [Neuralign](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/neuralign/) - [EverDriven Technologies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/everdriven-technologies/) - [Medline Industries](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/medline-industries/) - [Partac Peat](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/partac-peat/) - [Daktronics](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/daktronics/) - [Kajeet](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/kajeet/) - [Hillyard](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/hillyard/) - [AstroTurf](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/astroturf/) - [School Specialty](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/school-specialty/) - [Barnes and Noble](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/barnes-and-noble/) - [Kellogg and Sovereign](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/kellogg-and-sovereign/) - [Facilities Management Express](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/facilities-management-express/) - [Total Technologies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/total-technologies/) - [Mackin Education Resources](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/mackin-education-resources/) - [First Student](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/first-student/) - [Kyocera Document Solutions](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/kyocera-document-solutions/) - [Grondahl Recreation](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/grondahl-recreation/) - [School Health Corporation](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/school-health-corporation/) - [FieldTurf USA](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor/fieldturf-usa/) ## Categories - [Events](https://mrea-mt.org/category/events/) ## Contract Types - [AEPA Contracts](https://mrea-mt.org/contract-type/aepa-contracts/) - [Montana Contracts](https://mrea-mt.org/contract-type/montana-contracts/) ## People Types - [Board of Directors](https://mrea-mt.org/person-type/board-of-directors/) - [Staff](https://mrea-mt.org/person-type/staff/) ## Sponsor Types - [Valued MREA Partners](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsor-type/valued-mrea-partners/) ## Sponsorship Levels - [Gold](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsorship-level/gold/) - [Bronze](https://mrea-mt.org/sponsorship-level/bronze/) ## Vendor Types - [AV Integration Services](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/av-integration-services/) - [Architect Services](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/architect-services/) - [Athletic Equipment/Supplies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/athletic-equipment-supplies/) - [Athletic Field Lighting](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/athletic-field-lighting/) - [Athletic Surfaces](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/athletic-surfaces/) - [Career & Technical Education](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/career-and-technical-education/) - [Copiers, Print Management](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/copiers-print-management/) - [Custodial Supplies/Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/custodial-supplies-equipment/) - [Cybersecurity & Training](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/cybersecurity-and-training/) - [Digital Display Solutions](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/digital-display-solutions/) - [Digital Resources/Materials](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/digital-resources-materials/) - [E-Rate Consulting](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/e-rate-consulting/) - [EMS Supplies and Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/ems-supplies-and-equipment/) - [Electric Vehicle Charging](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/electric-vehicle-charging/) - [Food](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/food/) - [HVAC](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/hvac/) - [Hardwood & Synthetic Surfaces](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/hardwood-and-synthetic-surfaces/) - [Health and Wellness](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/health-and-wellness/) - [Kitchen Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/kitchen-equipment/) - [LED Lighting](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/led-lighting/) - [Maintenance - Plumbing](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/maintenance-plumbing/) - [Maintenance Management](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/maintenance-management/) - [Maintenance Management Sys.](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/maintenance-management-sys/) - [Mobile & Cellular Connectivity](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/mobile-and-cellular-connectivity/) - [Office Supplies/Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/office-supplies-equipment/) - [Paving and Striping](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/paving-and-striping/) - [Playground Equipment](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/playground-equipment/) - [Roofing](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/roofing/) - [School & Instruction](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/school-and-instruction/) - [School Furniture](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/school-furniture/) - [School Furniture/Lockers/Bleachers](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/school-furniture-lockers-bleachers/) - [School/Instructional Supplies](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/school-instructional-supplies/) - [Security Solutions](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/security-solutions/) - [Speech/Language Pathology](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/speech-language-pathology/) - [Student Transportation](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/student-transportation/) - [Technology](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/technology/) - [Technology Buyback](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/technology-buyback/) - [Transportation Services](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/transportation-services/) - [Vehicles](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/vehicles/) - [Apparel, Custom Embroidery & Print](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/apparel-custom-embroidery-print/) - [Building Construction](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/building-construction/) - [Painting and Coating](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/painting-and-coating/) - [Solar Panels](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/solar-panels/) - [Water/Sewer Repair & Installation](https://mrea-mt.org/vendor-type/water-sewer-repair-installation/)