FY 2025 Reprogramming Request $146,923.55 within the DCPS

MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 8, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-300 I
SUBJECT: FY 2025 Reprogramming Request: $146,923.55 within the DCPS (Ellington HS)
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a), I am transmitting the enclosed request to reprogram $146,923.55 of FY
2025 Local Funds - 1010001 within the DCPS (Ellington HS). The attached reprogramming memorandum provides
a detailed justification for why funds are needed.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the Council's favorable action.
Enclosure
cc: Kevin Donahue, City Administrator
Glen Lee, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the City Administrator
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget Office of Budget and Planning
Kenneth Evans, Director, Capital Improvements Program, Office of Budget
and Planning
Paris Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster
MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Apriil 8, 2025
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
1350 Pennsylvania A venue, NW, Suite 203
Washington, D.C. 20004
Dear Mr. Lee:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, (D.C. Official Code § 47-363 et seq.), I am
submitting a request to reprogram FY 2025 Local Funds-1010001 in the amount of$146,923.55
within the DCPS (Ellington HS). This reprogramming is submitted to move local funds from
custodial and general education salary/benefits into stipends. This is needed so that Ellington can
invest in additional staff and programming for academic/testing support. The funds will be
reprogrammed as outlined on the attached attributes sheet and additional details are contained in
the agency's submission.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the Chief Financial Officer's
favorable review.
Enclosure
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and
Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Kenneth Evans, Director, Capital Improvements Program, Office of Budget and Planning
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
G
len Lee
Chief Financial Officer
A
pril 7, 2025
John A. Wilson Building * 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW * Suite 203 * Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-2476 * Fax: (202) 727-1643 * www.cfo.dc.gov
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3001
D
ear Chairman Mendelson:
P
ursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a) and the Full-
Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, approved March 15, 2025, Pub. L. No.
119-4, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor’s request to
reprogram Fiscal Year 202 5 Local funds budget authority in the amount of $146,924 within the
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). The funds are needed to align resources to support
agency preparation for Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (CAPE), advance
placement tests, and other academic/testing support at the Ellington High School.
T
his reprogramming is below the $500,000 threshold amount requiring approval by Council.
However, another reprogramming from DCPS has already been approved, and this reprogramming
would result in a cumulative change to the budget of DCPS of more than $500,000.
T
his action will reprogram budget authority within DCPS’ Schools division, from Account Groups
701100C (Continuing Full Time) and 701400C (Fringe Benefits – Current Personnel), to Account
Group 714100C (Government Subsidies and Grants). Funds are available due to vacant custodial
positions.
The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairman
FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for $146,924 of Local Funds Budget Authority within the District of Columbia
Public Schools
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The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on DCPS’ budget or the District’s financial plan. The OCFO has no objection to
this reprogramming request.

Sincerely,

Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer

Enclosure

cc: Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Kevin Donahue , City Administrator
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the
City Administrator
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools
Paris Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster
Kimberly Washington, Budget Director, Education Cluster
Ian Greaves, Agency Fiscal Officer, District of Columbia Public Schools
Tomas Talamante, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office of
the Mayor
Sarina Loy, Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office
of the Mayor

MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomas Talamante
Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Executive Office of the Mayor
THRU: Paris, Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer
Education Cluster
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
THRU: Ian Greaves, Agency Fiscal Officer
Education Cluster
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
FROM: Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor
District of Columbia Public Schools
DATE: March 25, 2025, original, February 6, 2025
SUBJECT: FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for $146,923.55 of Local funds budget authority within the
District of Columbia Public Schools
The District of Columbia Public Schools requests to reprogram $146,923.55 within the agency’s Local Fund 1010001
for the three custodial positions budgeted at the RW3 level.
Why are the funds needed?
DESA is requesting the reprogramming of DCPS funds allocated for the three custodial positions budgeted at the
RW3 level. Given the substantial custodial support already provided by Bolana Corporation (MBB), that the current
number of custodial positions is no longer necessary. As an aside, the request for DCPS RW3's were made in the
spring of 2024, but the Bolana allocation is not given until fall of 2024. The misalignment of the timelines makes
decision‐making for custodial needs difficult to project year‐to‐year. An English teacher who transferred in
November has a salary allocation of 9 months that should be re‐programmed to their stipend account.
They are reallocating these resources to align with our priorities, including preparations for CAPE and AP testing
and the provision of essential academic support. Specifically, they need funding to invest in a Writing Center,
Testing Coordinator, and Data Specialist. Additionally, they cover the costs of iReady and Alix software programs,
which were previously funded by DCPS but are no longer supported
Does this reprogramming restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council?
This reprogramming does not restore a budget cut authorized by the mayor and/or Council.
Does this reprogramming establish new programs or change allocations specifically denied, limited, or increased
by the Council in the budget act, the accompanying budget report, or mark‐up sheets?

FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for $146,923.55 of Local funds budget authority from DCPS within DCPS
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This reprogramming does not establish new programs, change allocations specifically denied, limited, or increased
by the Council in the budget act, the accompanying budget report, or mark‐up sheets. This reprogramming is an
independent action performed by a school within their own school budget.
How will the funds be reprogrammed?
The funds will be reprogrammed as follows: Please see the attached DIFS JE
Why are the funds available?
Positions are vacant.
What hardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal year?
The district will not face any hardship
What programs, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the action, and the impact on the
program or agency?
DESA would like to reallocate these resources to align with their priorities, including preparations for CAPE and AP
testing and the provision of essential academic support. Specifically, they need funding to invest in a Writing
Center, Testing Coordinator, and Data Specialist. Additionally, they cover the costs of iReady and Alix software
programs, which were previously funded by DCPS but are no longer supported.
If there are any questions, please contact Budget Officer, Jeremy Speikes at (202)603-1410.
Attachments
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Code and Name: DATE
02/06/25
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2025 Agency Director: Lewis D. Ferebee $146,923.55
Period: Q2 Agency Fiscal Officer: Ian Greaves
Effective Date: 2/06/2025 Associate CFO: Paris Saunders
Approval Required for the Following (Check all that apply): Approval Level:
Shift Between Agencies/Projects X Shift Between Responsibility Centers/Programs X Agency DC Council
Shift Between Control Centers/Activities Shift Within Responsibility Centers/Programs OBP
1010001 GA0 400170 40033 7011001 395,715.44 (27360.00) 368,355.44
1010001 GA0 400170 40033 7014008 68,063.05 (21906.00) 46,157.05
1010001 GA0 400021 40033 7011001 964,012.92 (79082.55) 884,930.37
1010001 GA0 400021 40033 7014008 165,810.16 (18575.00) 147,235.16
1010001 GA0 400014 40033 7141007 2,053,980.00 146,923.55 2,200,903.55
0.00
3,647,581.57 (146923.55) 146,923.55 3,647,581.57
AMT OF DECREASE AMT OF INCREASE REVISED BUDGET
AUTHORITY
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION:
For the three custodial positions budgeted at the RW3 level.
PROJECT AWARD TASK SUB‐TASK EXPENDITURE TYPE CURRENT BUDGET
AUTHORITYACCOUNTFUND AGENCY PROGRAM COST CENTER
DIFS Journal Budget Entry (OPERATING BUDGET ONLY)
GA0 ‐ District of Columbia Public Schools
Budget Document Amount: