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Ojai pledges $125,000 to Matilija Auditorium grant request, contingent on community‑use agreement
Summary
The council approved a $125,000 conditional pledge to Ojai Unified School District to help the district apply for a state Career Technical Education Facilities grant to modernize Matilija Auditorium; the pledge is contingent on a work plan, community‑use terms and the grant being awarded.
The Ojai City Council voted Tuesday to pledge $125,000 to a community fundraising match for a state Career Technical Education Facilities grant to modernize Matilija Auditorium, a nearly 100‑year‑old performing‑arts venue used by district programs and community groups.
Ojai Unified Superintendent Cheryl Knox and Nordhoff staff explained the district could contribute $750,000 of its own funds and that the state grant requires a 1:1 local match. Knox told the council the auditorium serves roughly 500 students a year across pathways and that renovation needs include safety,…
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