Communications 27200 Hilliard Blvd. Westlake, OH 44145 440.250.1258 www.wlake.org bonvissuto@wlake.org Sept. 24, 2015 WESTLAKE CITY SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR TRANSPARENCY EFFORTS Westlake Schools CFO/Treasurer Mark C. Pepera was recognized on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Columbus by Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel as a leader in government transparency. Westlake Schools is among the initial 100 out of over 3,000 public entities to join the state’s OhioCheckbook.com program, launched with live data today. The project will provide the public greater access to expenditures made by state government entities. “Westlake Schools is pleased to be on the forefront and further its commitment of transparency for our constituents by partnering with the Ohio Treasurer’s office and participating in the Ohio Checkbook project,” Pepera said. “This web-based solution is nationally unique and will allow our citizens to better understand the prudent stewardship of their taxpayer dollars.” WE EDUCATE FOR EXCELLENCE… Empowering all students to achieve their educational goals, to direct their lives, and to contribute to society