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District proposes fundraising campaign for Emma Wicker auditorium restoration
Summary
District staff presented a conceptual fundraising plan to restore the Emma Wicker auditorium that would combine Measure C infrastructure funds with private donations and district fundraising; board members endorsed development of campaign materials.
District staff briefed the East Whittier City School District board on a conceptual fundraising and campaign plan to restore the Emma Wicker auditorium and add community-facing amenities. Staff said the restoration would likely pair Measure C funds for infrastructure (electrical, roofing, ADA access) with private fundraising to purchase theatrical chairs, lighting and other arts-specific equipment.
Staff described a fundraising target to cover non-infrastructure items that Measure C would not typically pay for. “We only need 7.7,” a staff presenter said (discussion context: a multi-million-dollar fundraising target was referenced as the remaining balance for non-infrastructure elements). Staff outlined donor options including donor walls, paver or mosaic campaigns, naming rights for elements such as the lobby, foyer, production booth or green room, and resale of salvageable auditorium chairs.
Board members signaled support for developing campaign materials and outreach. A board member asked whether schematic design could be shared; staff confirmed the schematic designs are public and will be published. Trustees discussed potential community and performing-arts donors, and staff said they would prepare marketing literature and a campaign plan for board review.
No binding financial commitment or naming decision was made at the meeting. The board directed staff to prepare materials for a targeted fundraising effort and outreach to potential public and private partners.
