The resolution proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to reprogram $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds for Anacostia High School within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). The funds will be reallocated from the Supplies and Materials account to the Other Services and Charges account to cover the costs of additional services and transportation needed for the end of the current school year and the start of the next. This reprogramming utilizes unspent supply funds due to lower-than-expected expenses and has been reviewed by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), which confirmed that it does not exceed the $500,000 threshold requiring Council approval and will not negatively impact the overall DCPS budget.

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 limited by the Council. The funds will be redirected to support a new program identified by the school, and timely action is emphasized to ensure that necessary services are available. Delaying the reprogramming until the next fiscal year would result in missed opportunities for accessing these essential services, although it would not affect other programs or services. The resolution has received the necessary approvals within the budgetary framework, highlighting its importance for the school’s operational needs.