Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Mr. Ricardo Cooper for appointment as a nongovernmental member of the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes. 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. Mr. Cooper will fill a vacant seat previously held by Margaret Siegel for the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends on November 7, 2026. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. Cooper and has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Ricardo Cooper Confirmation Resolution of 2025," confirms Mr. Cooper's appointment. The resolution outlines the necessary steps for the Council to take, including transmitting a copy of the resolution to the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its approval by the Council.