Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to approve a reprogramming of $2,498,685.95 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). This reallocation is aimed at addressing over-enrollment in certain schools by ensuring they have adequate personnel to support their increased student populations. The request aligns with D.C. Official Code 47-363(a) and is part of the annual reprogramming process for DCPS. The funds will be shifted from the school-wide division to specific school divisions, which is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing delays in salary and benefits processing.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the overall DCPS budget or the District's financial plan. The funds are available due to prior reservations made during the budget submission process, and the reallocation complies with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980. The resolution emphasizes the importance of timely action to avoid complications in salary and benefits processing, while also indicating that no adverse effects on programs or services are expected as a result of this reprogramming. Overall, the resolution seeks to ensure that DCPS can effectively allocate resources to meet the operational needs of schools in the District of Columbia.