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Longtime student-support director retires; West Orange names Dr. Derek Russa as successor

West Orange Board of Education · September 15, 2025
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Connie Salambino announced her retirement after more than 21 years as the district's director of student support services; the board introduced Dr. Derek Russa as incoming executive director, who will start transition work and assume the post in December.

Connie Salambino, outgoing director of student support services for West Orange Public Schools, announced her retirement at the Sept. 15 board meeting after more than 21 years with the district.

"It is a heart that is with a heart full of gratitude and a touch of bittersweet emotion that I stand before you today," Salambino said, recounting roles ranging from LDTC to principal of the Betty Matalena Early…

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