| Date: | 02/20/2026 |
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| 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
| Date: | 02/20/2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | Division of Administrative Law Appeals |
| Docket Number: | OC-25-0623 |
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.