Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $9,000,000 from the FY 2025 Capital Budget of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to fund the expansion of MacArthur High School. This reallocation is essential to ensure the project meets operational and accessibility standards and will be sourced from completed modernization projects within the DCPS budget, which will not negatively impact the overall financial plan of the District. The urgency of this request is highlighted, as any delay could lead to significant reductions in the project's scope and affect the timely opening of additional classroom spaces in the upcoming school years.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will facilitate the completion of the MacArthur High School expansion without disrupting other ongoing projects. The funds will be drawn from surplus amounts in completed projects, including those at Deal Junior High School and several elementary schools. The resolution clarifies that this action does not restore previous budget cuts or create new programs that were previously denied by the Council, emphasizing its focused intent on supporting the expansion project.