Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $99,999 within the Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds allocated to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for Ellington High School. This reallocation aims to transfer funds from vacant custodial positions and general education salary/benefits into stipends that will enhance academic and testing support at the school. The funds will be used to establish a Writing Center, hire a Testing Coordinator and a Data Specialist, and cover costs for educational software programs, iReady and Alix, which are no longer funded by DCPS. The Chief Financial Officer has confirmed that this reprogramming will not negatively impact the overall DCPS budget or the District's financial plan.

The resolution highlights the need to align resources with Ellington High School's academic priorities, particularly in preparation for upcoming assessments such as the Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (CAPE) and Advanced Placement (AP) testing. The reprogramming is deemed necessary due to the substantial custodial support already provided by Bolana Corporation, making the current number of custodial positions excessive. The proposal has received support from Principal Allen Francois and the Instructional Superintendent of the Office of Federal Grants, indicating a collective effort to enhance educational outcomes for students at Ellington High School.