The resolution submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to reprogram $95,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds for Coolidge High School within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). The funds will be used to cover administrative premium costs for teachers who provide additional support for extracurricular clubs and activities. This reprogramming will involve reallocating funds from the Out of City Travel budget to the Administrative Premium account, ensuring that teachers are adequately compensated for their extra efforts without negatively impacting the school's financial situation.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has confirmed that this request does not exceed the $500,000 threshold requiring Council approval, although it contributes to a cumulative budget change exceeding that amount due to previous reprogramming actions. The Office of Budget and Planning has indicated that this adjustment will not adversely affect the overall DCPS budget or the District's financial plan. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of this reprogramming to prevent delays in compensating teachers, which could significantly impact the quality and availability of extracurricular programs for students at Coolidge High School.