The recent renewal of Maplewood Middle School Principal Dara Gronau, reportedly against the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Thomas Ficarra, continues to raise questions among residents confused by the divided 4-3 vote among the Board of Education members, as well as the process surrounding the renewal.
Gronau, who does not have tenure, was listed among personnel who were slated to be reappointed
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