The resolution requests the Council of the District of Columbia to approve the reprogramming of $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds for LaSalle-Backus Elementary School, specifically to support the administrative premium for staff at a summer camp serving rising first graders and students from other DC Public Schools (DCPS). The funds will be reallocated from the local travel budget, which is no longer needed due to restrictions on field trips, ensuring that the summer camp can continue to provide essential programming, including literacy instruction and arts enrichment for approximately 100 students. The Chief Financial Officer has confirmed that this request does not require Council approval as it falls below the $500,000 threshold, although it contributes to a cumulative budget change exceeding that amount.

The resolution highlights the urgency of timely approval to prevent potential hardships for students and their families, including job losses and reduced access to vital programs that support students' physical health and overall well-being. It clarifies that this reprogramming does not restore any previous budget cuts or establish new programs, but rather reallocates existing funds to maintain the quality and availability of summer camp services.