Thomas Ficarra

South Orange-Maplewood BOE Goodbyes: Pai & Sabin Exit, Baker Not Seeking Board Presidency for 2019

The last South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education meeting of the year is often a time for goodbyes. This year, the Board said goodbye to members…

Audit Finds Lack of Consistency in Credit Recovery/Absence Policy Administration at Columbia High School

Inconsistencies in the administration of absence and credit recovery policies at Columbia High School are leading the South Orange-Maplewood School District to give students amnesty…

South Orange-Maplewood BOE Approves Long Range Facilities Plan by 8-0 Vote

The South Orange-Maplewood BOE voted 8-0 to approve the Long Range Facilities Plan that outlines nearly $140 million in improvements and construction projects for the…

UPDATED: South Orange-Maplewood BOE Approves Long Range Facilities Plan

Updated November 20, 2018: The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education voted to approve the Long Range Facilities Plan (with a K-5/6-8/9-12 configuration) by a vote…

Board of Ed Backs Superintendent on CHS Principal Reassignment, Other Admin Moves

Despite a large turnout of supporters in a hot, crowded meeting room, the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education overwhelmingly backed its interim superintendent on proposed…

UPDATED: Ficarra Pledges to ‘Communicate Better’ in Search for New Seth Boyden Principal; Frye Will Not Return

Despite the pleas of dozens of parents, students and at least one teacher at two separate Board of Education meetings, Damion Frye will not be returning…

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Little People of America Asks for Public Apology in Marshall Texting Incident

In a message posted to the Marshall School PTA site, the Little People of America — an advocacy group for Americans of short stature and…

Assistant Principal Glander Becomes Acting Principal at Marshall School

Shannon Glander has been appointed Acting Principal of Marshall School, effective today, January 23, 2018. The appointment was made by the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education at last night’s…

Parents Show Up in Force for Meeting with Superintendent Over Marshall School Text Incident

Update: The South Orange-Maplewood School District has informed Village Green that a NBC 4 New York report that stated that the district “plans on making a…

Incoming Interim Supt. Praises South Orange-Maplewood’s Diversity, Promises Equity

Dr. Thomas Ficarra doesn’t have a silver bullet for solving the myriad of issues facing the South Orange/Maplewood School District, from aging infrastructure and overcrowding…