Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to approve the reprogramming of $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds for Anacostia High School within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). This reallocation is intended to cover additional services and transportation needs for the end of the current school year and the beginning of the next. The funds will be moved from the Educational Supplies account to the Professional Services and Local Travel accounts, utilizing unspent supply funds due to lower-than-expected costs. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that it does not exceed the $500,000 threshold requiring Council approval and will not negatively impact the overall DCPS budget or the District's financial plan.

The resolution clarifies that this reprogramming does not restore any previous budget cuts or create new programs, nor does it alter any allocations that have been specifically denied or limited by the Council. It highlights the urgency of processing this request promptly to ensure that Anacostia High School can access the necessary services without delaying other programs or services. If the reprogramming is postponed until the next fiscal year, the school risks missing out on essential services for the current school year.