Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Reginald Mathis Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms Reginald Mathis as a representative of a youth development provider on DC's OST Commission for the remainder of the term until November 7, 2028.

Approved with Resolution Number R26-0316

Bill Overview

Bill: PR 26-0463

Session: 26

Jurisdiction: District of Columbia

Title: Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Reginald Mathis Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Type: Confirmation resolution nominating Reginald Mathis to the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Commission)

Purpose: Confirm Reginald Mathis as a representative of an organization providing youth development programs, filling a vacant seat on the OST Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term ending November 7, 2028.

Main Purpose and Intent

To confirm Reginald Mathis as a member of the OST Commission, representing a provider organization focused on youth development in the District.

The OST Commission coordinates cross-agency OST programs, targets grant-making, collects/evaluates data, and supports training, capacity building, and technical assistance for OST providers.

The resolution formalizes Mathis’s appointment to the Commission for the specified term.

Key Provisions and Changes

Sec. 2: Confirms the appointment of Reginald Mathis, 34th Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 (Ward 8), as a representative of an organization providing youth development programs on the OST Commission.

Term: Remainder of an unexpired term ending November 7, 2028.

Sec. 3: Requires transmission of the resolution to the nominee and to the Mayor upon adoption.

Sec. 4: This resolution takes effect immediately.

Who Would Be Affected

Reginald Mathis (nominee): Becomes a voting or advisory member of the OST Commission, representing a youth development provider sector.

OST Commission: Adds another member to its 21-member public body, which includes government agency representatives and stakeholders.

Potentially impacted stakeholders: OST providers, youth participants, schools, community organizations, and Ward 8 communities served by OST programming.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Nomination: Reginald Mathis was nominated by Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Confirmation Process: The Council of the District of Columbia would consider the nomination for confirmation.

Transmission: If confirmed, the Council would transmit this resolution to the nominee and the Mayor.

Effective Date: Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption by the Council.

Supporting Context from Related Materials

Multiple companion PRs (PRs 26-460 through 26-472) in the same hearing cycle seek confirmations for additional OST Commission members (various nominees), indicating coordinated expansion/continuation of OST governance.

Public roundtable and testimony materials provided for several nominees (including Cambridge Worrell-Smith, Daniela Grigioni, GeNita Finley, Leandro Travieso, Joanne Lamparter, etc.) emphasize the OST Commission’s role in ensuring equitable access, program quality, youth voice, cross-agency alignment, and data-informed decision-making.

Summary

PR 26-0463 seeks to formally confirm Reginald Mathis as a representative of a youth development organization on the District of Columbia’s Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes. The measure authorizes Mathis to serve the remainder of the term through November 7, 2028, reflecting the Council’s authority to appoint and confirm members to the OST Commission, a body responsible for coordinating OST funding, program quality, data collection, and support services to improve youth outcomes across the District. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.