Jackson School District Superintendent Nicole Permilli will step down from her position at the end of the current school year, district officials announced Wednesday night during a Jackson Board of Education meeting.
Permilli, who was unanimously approved as superintendent in 2020, succeeded Stephen Genco after having already spent several years in the district. She has worked in Jackson since 2015 and now has a total of 35 years of experience in education, including nine years as an assistant superintendent and 15 years in district administration roles. Earlier in her career, she served as a literacy teacher.
Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter for the district, where she has overseen operations through a period that included major educational and administrative challenges.
Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein told Lakewood Alerts that Pormilli’s shoes will be difficult to replace.
“Superintendent Permilli has been a dedicated public servant and a steady leader for Jackson’s schools,” Burnstein said. “Her commitment to our students, families and educators has helped strengthen the district, and her departure is a real loss for Jackson. She leaves behind big shoes to fill, and we are grateful for the many years she devoted to our community and to public education.”
District officials have not yet announced a timeline or process for selecting Permilli’s successor. The Board of Education is expected to outline next steps in the coming weeks as the district prepares for the leadership transition ahead of the next school year.