Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Joanne Lamparter for reappointment as a nongovernmental member of the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, with her term set to end on November 7, 2028. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Establishment Act of 2016. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Lamparter, highlighting her extensive experience in education and the arts, including her current role as the Artistic Director of Education and Theatre for Change at Imagination Stage, where she has developed programs that bridge cultural divides and support youth engagement.
The proposed resolution confirms Ms. Lamparter's reappointment and emphasizes the importance of her role in the Commission, which focuses on improving youth outcomes through out-of-school time grants. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.