Decision

Decision  DEEC v. Ortiz, OC-25-0623

Date: 02/20/2026
Organization: Division of Administrative Law Appeals
Docket Number: OC-25-0623
  • Petitioner: Desiree Ortiz
  • Respondent: Department of Early Education and Care
  • Administrative Magistrate: Kenneth Bresler

Order of Dismissal

On November 3, 2025, the Division of Administrative Law Appeals notified Desiree Ortiz that a prehearing conference would occur on December 3, 2025.

On December 3, 2025, Ms. Ortiz did not appear at the prehearing conference.

On January 26, 2026, I ordered Ms. Ortiz to show cause by February 5, 2026 why her appeal should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution.

Not having heard further from Ms. Ortiz, I dismiss her appeal.

Dated: February 12, 2026                   

/s/ Kenneth Bresler______ 
 Kenneth Bresler
Administrative Magistrate
Division of Administrative Law Appeals
14 Summer Street, 4th floor
Malden, MA 02148
Tel:  (781) 397-4700
www.mass.gov/dala

Sent to:            
Desiree Ortiz
Nicole Munroe, Esq.

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