D.C. Code § 38-2851.04: Principal authority.

(a)

Out of the operating budget for the Local Schools department, the budget for each school shall be under the control and direction of that school's principal.

(b)

Each principal shall prepare his or her school budget in consultation with the school's local school advisory team.

(c)

The principal shall report to the Chancellor on how the at-risk concentration supplement provided to the school pursuant to § 38-2905.01(c-2) is being used to improve student achievement among at-risk students.