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Transforming Event Management: How Corpus Christi ISD Boosted Efficiency with Hometown

Corpus Christi, Texas
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audit compliance and operational efficiency.
Challenge
Corpus Christi ISD struggled with an outdated ticketing system that led to inefficiencies, audit risks, and unclear reporting.
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Hometown's platform streamlined Corpus Christi ISD's event management with intuitive ticketing, advanced reporting, and real-time support, boosting efficiency and engagement.
Transforming Event Management: How Corpus Christi ISD Boosted Efficiency with Hometown

Corpus Christi ISD Modernizes Event Ticketing with Hometown

Managing athletic events for a large school district is no small task. For Corpus Christi Independent School District (ISD)—which oversees six high schools, 11 middle schools, and two stadiums, including a historic venue from the Great Depression—the challenges of organizing sporting events are immense.

Assistant Athletic Director Michael Keel shares how adopting Hometown Box Office transformed their processes—from ticketing efficiency to audit compliance—while keeping fans satisfied.

The Challenge: Inefficient Ticketing and Audit Risks

Before using Hometown, Corpus Christi ISD struggled with an outdated ticketing system. Their previous provider failed to deliver detailed reports, creating audit difficulties and financial vulnerabilities.

The Solution: Hometown’s Game-Changing Features

Hometown Box Office quickly addressed these challenges with its advanced reporting and user-friendly platform, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency, transparency, and audit preparedness.

Key Benefits of Hometown:

  1. Detailed Reporting: Auditor-friendly reports that streamlined financial processes.
  2. Ease of Use: Intuitive design made the platform accessible for non-technical users.
  3. Real-Time Support: During a regional soccer tournament with 17 lightning delays, Hometown support helped extend ticketing windows in minutes—avoiding chaos.

Flexibility and Advanced Features

Hometown’s flexibility is another standout, allowing the district to handle complex scenarios:

  • Custom Ticketing: Prevented opposing teams from buying out playoff game seats.
  • Stadium Management: Streamlined season ticket sales for two different venues—one being a historic landmark.

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Real-Time Support in Action

Hometown’s stellar support stood out during a regional soccer tournament plagued by delays. Despite being new to the platform, Keel managed to reconfigure ticketing on the fly.

Key Questions for Choosing a Ticketing Provider

Keel advises schools and districts to focus on:

  1. Report Quality: Does the platform provide transparent, audit-ready reports?
  2. Real-Time Support: Can the team provide immediate help during events?
  3. Ease of Use: Is it accessible for all staff, regardless of technical skill?

Hometown passed all these tests, significantly reducing administrative burdens and improving event management for Corpus Christi ISD.

Conclusion: A Reliable Partner for School Districts

For Corpus Christi ISD, Hometown has proven to be more than a ticketing solution—it’s a trusted partner. From simplifying operations to meeting the demands of two very different stadiums, Hometown has consistently delivered.

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If your school district is searching for a ticketing solution, take it from Corpus Christi ISD—Hometown Box Office is worth considering. With unmatched ease, efficiency, and customer support, it can help you streamline event management and deliver outstanding experiences.

“As a data nerd, I value transparent and detailed reporting—The lack of clarity in reports from the previous provider was a major issue and drove us to search for a better solution.”
Corpus Christi ISD
“As a data nerd, I value transparent and detailed reporting—The lack of clarity in reports from the previous provider was a major issue and drove us to search for a better solution.”
Corpus Christi ISD
“As a data nerd, I value transparent and detailed reporting—The lack of clarity in reports from the previous provider was a major issue and drove us to search for a better solution.”
Michael Keel
Assistant Athletic Director
“As a data nerd, I value transparent and detailed reporting—The lack of clarity in reports from the previous provider was a major issue and drove us to search for a better solution.”
Michael Keel
Assistant Athletic Director
“The reports from Hometown are the easiest I’ve ever seen. They’ve made everything more efficient and transparent for our auditors and finance team.”
“The reports from Hometown are the easiest I’ve ever seen. They’ve made everything more efficient and transparent for our auditors and finance team.”
“The reports from Hometown are the easiest I’ve ever seen. They’ve made everything more efficient and transparent for our auditors and finance team.”
Michael Keel
“The reports from Hometown are the easiest I’ve ever seen. They’ve made everything more efficient and transparent for our auditors and finance team.”
Michael Keel
“The ability to customize and secure ticketing options has been crucial for us.”
“The ability to customize and secure ticketing options has been crucial for us.”
“The ability to customize and secure ticketing options has been crucial for us.”
Michael Keel
“The ability to customize and secure ticketing options has been crucial for us.”
Michael Keel
“Anything I couldn’t figure out, their team fixed within minutes. Without their support, the delays could have cost the district money and caused a logistical nightmare.”
“Anything I couldn’t figure out, their team fixed within minutes. Without their support, the delays could have cost the district money and caused a logistical nightmare.”
“Anything I couldn’t figure out, their team fixed within minutes. Without their support, the delays could have cost the district money and caused a logistical nightmare.”
Michael Keel
“Anything I couldn’t figure out, their team fixed within minutes. Without their support, the delays could have cost the district money and caused a logistical nightmare.”
Michael Keel
“As an administrator, I don’t have to be in the system all the time—yet, I know it’s reliable, easy to use, and backed by real-time support. That’s what makes Hometown stand out.”
“As an administrator, I don’t have to be in the system all the time—yet, I know it’s reliable, easy to use, and backed by real-time support. That’s what makes Hometown stand out.”
“As an administrator, I don’t have to be in the system all the time—yet, I know it’s reliable, easy to use, and backed by real-time support. That’s what makes Hometown stand out.”
Michael Keel
“As an administrator, I don’t have to be in the system all the time—yet, I know it’s reliable, easy to use, and backed by real-time support. That’s what makes Hometown stand out.”
Michael Keel
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