Case Study: Westerville City Schools achieves $18,000+ annual savings and improved transparency with BoardDocs

Westerville City Schools former CFO says the District’s savings from going paperless speak for themselves

Westerville City Schools faced a crisis of community mistrust, three failed operating levies, and $14.5 million in budget restrictions when Treasurer/CFO Scott Gooding arrived, creating an urgent need for greater transparency and more efficient board operations. After evaluating options, the District chose BoardDocs’ paperless governance solution as the most cost‑effective way to improve access to meeting materials and streamline processes.

BoardDocs was implemented quickly with hands‑on support from President Ari and ongoing customer service, delivering features like powerful search and online packet publishing that dramatically reduced staff time. A cost‑benefit analysis showed net savings of more than $18,000 annually, while increased transparency and faster document workflows improved community trust and operational efficiency — benefits the District says justify continued use of BoardDocs.

Westerville City Schools

Scott Gooding

Treasurer/CFO