Board approves interim workforce development coordinator; classes resume Aug. 17

Jul 29, 2026

The board unanimously approved hiring Lakisha Davis as interim workforce development coordinator to maintain a grant‑funded program; classes and core trade training are scheduled to resume August 17.

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The board approved a contract to hire Lakisha (Lakisha Rogers/Davis in packet) as interim workforce development coordinator to maintain continuity after the previous coordinator left for county service. Alderman Hall said the hire would preserve a grant that closes June 30 (extension and continuity were discussed) and that the contract was effective July 28 through the grant period ending April 30, 2027.

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