Take Action: Urge Mayor Boswer to Increase School Facilities Funding

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True School Facilities Funding Program

Both DCPS and public charters are facing rapidly increasing facilities and operating costs. It is important that the government develop a coherent and forward-looking plan that ensures ongoing maintenance, modernization, and construction of educational facilities.

We urge the Mayor and Council to work together and ensure the following priorities are reflected in the FY 2024 budget:

Maintain and build upon last year’s 3.1 percent increase in the public charter school facilities allotment.
Move forward with plans to reuse former school sites and co-locate under-utilized school buildings.
Focus modernization efforts on constructing functional learning and enrichment spaces to support the full capacity of schools.

The District must take action to ensure that every student has access to a great public education, in a safe and modern school, both today and for years to come.

We need your voice during this critical year. Please email your councilmember using the form on this site and help us in this fight to ensure DC students succeed.

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True School Facilities Funding Program

Both DCPS and public charter schools face rapidly increasing facilities and operating costs. It is important that the government develop a coherent and forward-looking plan that ensures ongoing maintenance, modernization, and construction of educational facilities.

We urge Mayor Bowser to take the following actions in this year’s budget:

Maintain and build upon last year’s 3.1 percent increase in the public charter school facilities allotment.
Move forward with plans to reuse former school sites and co-locate under-utilized school buildings.
Focus modernization efforts on constructing functional learning and enrichment spaces to support the full capacity of schools.

The District must take action to ensure that every student has access to a great public education, in a safe and modern school, both today and for years to come.

We need your voice during this critical year. Please email the mayor using the form on this site and help us in this fight to ensure DC students succeed.

Mayor and EOM Education Leaders

Subject: Increase school facilities funding in the FY24 budget proposal

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As you develop the FY2024 budget, I urge you and your colleagues to work with Mayor Bowser on increasing access to high-quality, safe, and welcoming school buildings for all DC students. The pandemic has worsened the existing inequities in our education system and it is imperative that we take immediate action to address the opportunity gaps faced by Black and brown students. With rapid increases in facilities and operating costs, it is crucial that the District develops a coherent and forward-looking plan for the maintenance, modernization, and construction of educational facilities. I urge you and your colleagues to maintain and build on the 3.1 percent increase in the public charter school facilities allotment, move forward with plans to reuse former school sites and co-locate in under-utilized school buildings, and focus modernization efforts on building functional learning and enrichment spaces to support the full capacity of schools. Every student in DC deserves access to a high-quality public education, regardless of the school they attend, and our education policies and resources must prioritize equity and quality. By focusing on reusing former school sites and co-locating underutilized ones, we can address student needs while maximizing public resources and offering quality schools in all communities. Thank you for supporting students, families, schools, and communities.

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