Darlene A. LoCascio

The agenda includes the preliminary call of scheduled hearings for various employees involving appeals of performance evaluations, exam scores, suspensions, and discharge proceedings. Additionally, the board will conduct an attendance and performance review, deliberate on the ratification of leaves of absence, and receive reports on the status of eligible lists and probationary terminations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss employment, discipline, or dismissal of personnel and a review of cases held in abeyance.

The board conducted a preliminary call of hearings for several individuals, resulting in scheduled oral arguments and status updates for future dates. Additionally, the board reviewed attendance and performance for two individuals, noting compliance. Reports were received regarding the ratification of seventeen leaves of absence, six expired eligible lists, and one termination of probation.

The meeting includes a preliminary call of scheduled hearings regarding employee petitions for rehearing and appeals concerning performance evaluations, discharges, suspensions, exam scores, and appointment appeals. The agenda also covers attendance and performance reviews for specific staff, ratification of leaves of absence, reports on eligible lists and probation terminations, and an executive session to discuss employment, discipline, or dismissal matters. Additionally, the board will review status updates on abeyance cases involving employees who have returned to work.

The board meeting featured a program celebrating Women's History Month under the theme of Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. Discussions focused on the importance of sustainability, innovation, and increasing representation of women in STEM and engineering fields. Guest speakers shared their experiences in operations, construction, and conservation, highlighting the roles women play in infrastructure maintenance, resource management, and environmental protection. The board reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sustainable initiatives and building pathways for future leaders in the industry.

The Board granted a petition for discharge in one case and denied a petition for rehearing in another. Multiple disciplinary hearing statuses were updated, with several matters continued to future dates. The Board also ratified seventeen requests for leaves of absence, noted three expired eligible lists, and recorded three terminations of probation. Additionally, a Stipulation Agreement was entered into for one personnel matter, and an attendance and performance review for a specific employee was noted as being in compliance.