Corporate Sponsors
We invite member and nonmember schools to use our directory of Corporate Sponsors and Consultants to find a business or consultant who may be of service to your school. While CIS Ontario does not formally endorse any of our sponsors, we encourage our members to consider the following companies and consultants in their enduring commitment to school improvement and innovation.
Borden Ladner Gervais
The lawyers in our education law group advise independent schools and school boards throughout Ontario in their education law, labour relations and employment law needs. Our group is one of the largest education law groups in the country. We are, therefore, uniquely positioned to provide our clients with expert, timely and innovative advice on a host of education, labour and employment issues as well as the legal expertise of our colleagues from other departments within the firm.
In particular, we provide advice to independent schools on a range of legal issues, including student discipline, safe schools, negligence and liability, human rights, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, freedom of information and special education. In addition, we have been an effective and responsive advocate for independent schools before both the courts and administrative tribunals. BLG Canada
Centaur Products Inc.
Centaur Products Inc. has been providing quality sports surfacing, spectator seating, scoreboards, electronic message displays and gymnasium equipment to the Canadian athletic community since 1973. We are exclusive dealers of Robbins Sports Surfaces, Pulastic Synthetic Surfaces, Polytan Synthetic Turf & Running Tracks, Daktronics LED Scoreboards & LED Message & Video Displays and Southern Bleacher Grandstand Seating. Centaur is a Canadian owned and operated company with offices located nationally. Our head office is located in Vancouver, B.C. with branch offices located in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Toronto and Halifax. Visit our website here.
Cornerstone Insurance Brokers
Exclusive rates and exceptional coverage for CIS Ontario members! Serving the private school sector for more than 25 years, Cornerstone Insurance Brokers offers our Exclusive Insurance Program, with enhanced commercial coverage at discounted premiums that are extraordinarily competitive to private schools. Our program also offers additional services such as:
- A special Loss Control Committee offering superior risk management seminars on a variety of risk management related topics
- One on one business continuity planning consultation
- In house claims service that walks you through all aspects of the claim process
Our program representative, Jane Dalton, has over 25 years experience insuring Private/Independent Schools and has a dedicated passion to the Private School Sector. Contact Jane at jdalton@csib.org, 416 798 8001 or 1-888-768-8001 ext. 417, or visit our website at www.csib.org for more information.
En-Pro International Inc.
En-Pro International works with a number of CIS Ontario member schools to remove the guesswork that comes with buying natural gas and electricity. For 25 years, En-Pro has successfully worked to ensure the best energy arrangements and solutions are put in place for industries and institutions across Canada. Our programs bring you comfort, peace of mind, and above all budget stability in volatile markets. Energy 'door knockers' and marketers receive commissions based on the price and length of the contracts they want you to sign. Our experts are your school's independent and unbiased advocates - we are not tied in any way to marketers or suppliers - and we will put that in writing. Our objectivity allows us to put cost control and reduction strategies in place for you at all times. Visit us at: www.en-pro.com - or call us at 1(800)-686-6449 ext. 111.
finalsite
finalsite brings focus to school web communications. Our products and services have been built around the marketing and communication needs of independent schools across the globe. finalsite's educational solutions include custom website design, a robust content management system, personalized portals, scalable modules and software integration. Discover finalsite's commitment to the online education community. Contact us today for a demonstration, education@finalsite.com.
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Horn IT Solutions Inc.
Horn IT Solutions Inc. is an IT Professional services company serving the small and medium business market. Founded in 2002, we have helped many organizations in the financial services, property management, retail, manufacturing and educational sectors get the most out of their technology. Visit our website here.
Maplewood Computing Ltd.
Maplewood Computing Ltd. is one of the foremost providers of school administration software and services in Canada, providing comprehensive solutions for board, school, classroom and school library management since 1980. Maplewood systems are now in use by far more Ontario independent schools than any other student information system. Combining expertise in both school administration and Information Technology, Maplewood meets the needs of today's educators and administrators with the latest in administrative processing and support systems, including jurisdictional reporting requirements like OnSIS. Visit our web site at http://www.maplewood.com/.
Marsh Insurance
Marsh Insurance is an independent broker, who provides Group Home and Automobile Insurance to the Conference of Independent Schools Employees through the Waterloo Insurance Group. As insurance providers we recognize that education professionals are often good drivers with superior insurance claims records. Your Group discount means insurance premium savings. Your CIS Ontario discount is 20% on home and auto insurance policies. For a no obligation quote, call 1-888-580-5320 or visit our website at www.marshinsurance.com (Under quotes you will see the CIS Ontario logo and it will provide you with the discounted insurance rates.)"
MIAD Information Systems
MIAD Information Systems is the leading IT partner to independent schools in Ontario. MIAD's award-winning support team provides network support services and authorized warranty repairs for both Windows and Apple systems. MIAD is now a reseller partner of Rediker School Administrative Software. Call MIAD for more details on how Rediker's robust SIS can help simplify the administration of your school. Visit the MIAD website here.
Our Kids Publications Ltd.
Our Kids Publications Ltd. is Canada's leading resource for families seeking the right independent school for their children and for schools seeking the right market for their message. Our Kids Publications produces the definitive annual guide for parents to Canada's leading independent schools -- Our Kids Go To School magazine. We also organize Annual School Fairs and host an information-rich website. Our Kids Publications is also the publisher of Dialogue, a professional development magazine for independent school educators. http://www.ourkids.net/
Sigma Promotions
Sigma Promotions is a promotional marketing company that specializes in working with independent schools and not for profit organizations. We offer quality crested memorabilia items, alumni, event and speaker gifts and are pleased to serve a number of clients across North America. We work closely with advancement offices as well as special event committees and school stores. We're only a phone call (905) 778-9216 or email away nikki@sigmapromotions.com and look forward to serving you!
Witz Education
Witz Education offers state of the art training and education in the fields of leadership & Mac-based technology. Whether it is teaching students the newest Apple or Adobe software, helping teachers integrate iPads, or ensuring the IT team is prepared, we are your training resource to “Ignite Your Future”! http://www.witzeducation.com
