The resolution submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to reprogram $1,500,000 within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) capital budget for FY 2025. This funding is intended for the design and development of a customized software system that will integrate various data related to procurement, human resources, and fiscal operations. The funds will be reallocated from the Technology Modernization Initiative project to the IT - Data Infrastructure project, as the former does not require additional funding this fiscal year. The Office of Budget and Planning has confirmed that these expenses are capital eligible, and the reprogramming is not expected to negatively impact the DCPS budget or the District's financial plan.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of this funding request due to the discontinuation of ESSER reimbursement, which had previously supported this IT investment. Delaying the reprogramming could impose additional burdens on local operating revenue and potentially disrupt various programs and services. However, the resolution assures that the proposed reprogramming will not adversely affect any programs or agencies involved, and it encourages the Council to act favorably on the request. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the Budget Officer, Jeremy Speikes.