At the Jan. 21, 2026 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Nicole Pormilli announced she will be retiring from the Jackson School District on July 1, 2026. The Board of Education embarked on a thorough, transparent and inclusive search for our next superintendent. This page will feature updates and information for the Jackson Community and prospective candidates.
Board of Education Selects Dan Baginski as Next Superintendent
April 30, 2026
On behalf of the entire Board of Education, we are pleased to share that we have selected Dan Baginski to be the next Superintendent of Schools for the Jackson School District, beginning July 1, 2026. The board voted unanimously to approve him at our Board of Education meeting last night.
Please read the full letter from the Board of Education regarding Mr. Baginski's appointment.
Mr. Baginski’s professional background reflects strong fiscal acumen, a demonstrated ability to inspire academic excellence, and a clear, forward-thinking vision for the future of our schools. He understands the complexities of our district and is exceptionally well-prepared to guide us forward with purpose and confidence. Furthermore, he will require no learning curve to begin addressing the many and varied needs of our students, staff, and community. Simply put, he is supremely qualified to lead this district at exactly this moment in time. - BOE Superintendent Search Co-Chairs
Superintendent Survey Results
The Board of Education presented the results of the Superintendent Search Survey at the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 18, 2026. The input was used to create a Candidate Profile, which will guide the board during the interview and selection process.
Please take a moment to review the presentation - linked below in text and video formats.
"Your input has ensured that this isn't just a Board-led search - it is a community-informed search. We are committed to finding a candidate who honors the strengths we celebrated today while facing head-on the challenges you’ve shared with us." - BOE Search Committee Co-Chair Dr. Erica Osmond
Our Search Will be Thorough, Transparent, and Inclusive
January 22, 2026
Dear Jackson School Community,
The Jackson Township Board of Education would like to share an important update regarding district leadership.
After thoughtful consideration, Superintendent Nicole Pormilli has informed the Board of Education of her decision to retire, effective July 1, 2026. We are deeply grateful for her years of dedicated service to our students, staff, and community. Under Superintendent Pormilli’s leadership, the district has maintained strong programs and co-curricular opportunities for students through a global pandemic, a financial crisis due to millions of dollars cut from state aid to Jackson Schools over the last seven years, and a rapidly changing educational landscape. We thank her for her commitment to our schools, staff, students, and community.
With this announcement, the Board is beginning the process of conducting a comprehensive search for our next Superintendent of Schools.
We recognize that the stakes are high. Given our shifting demographics and the budget pressures we are facing, this is not a standard search. We need to find a leader who isn't just a good administrator, but someone who understands our specific community and can keep our students' needs at the center of every decision.
This is one of the most important responsibilities of the Board, and we are committed to conducting a search that is thorough, transparent, and inclusive.
Please read the full letter from the Board of Education regarding Mrs. Pormilli's retirement and the BOE search process.
Thank You, Mrs. Pormilli
The Board thanks Superintendent Pormilli for her unwavering commitment to our students and community. We also appreciate the continued support and engagement of our families, staff, and residents as we move forward with this important transition.
"It is hard to put into words the impact she has had, but we know she has touched the lives of thousands of students throughout her career. On behalf of the Board, we want to publicly thank Mrs. Pormilli for her unwavering commitment to our children and community, and wish her nothing but the very best as she begins this next chapter of her life." ~ Jackson BOE
Please read the full letter from the Board of Education regarding Mrs. Pormilli's retirement and the BOE search process.
Thank You, Jackson
Please see the full letter from Mrs. Pormilli thanking the staff, students, families and community of Jackson for their support."I witnessed educators who never stopped showing up for their students, families who partnered with us in times of uncertainty, board members who made hard decisions with integrity, and students whose resilience inspired me every single day. Because of you, we were able to preserve the high-quality educational opportunities that define this district." ~ Nicole Pormilli on the strength of this community during adversity.
Candidate Profile
Utilizing results from the survey and an analysis of the district's goals and priorities, the Board of Education created a Candidate Profile to guide every step of the search and selection process.
Search Timeline
Jan. 22, 2026 - Job Posting
All applications must be received through the Applitrack online system.
See Superintendent of Schools Job Posting.
Posting Closed Feb. 20, 2026.
Jan. 28 - Feb. 9, 2026 - Community Survey
What do YOU want to see in our next superintendent?
Let us know through our Superintendent Search Community Survey. This survey closed Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
A separate survey is being sent to the district staff.
We will use the input from these surveys to build a Candidate Profile to help us find the best candidate.
Feb. 18, 2026 - Candidate Profile
After analyzing the results of the Community Survey, the BOE developed a Candidate Profile that establishes what we are looking for in our ideal candidate. This information will guide our search and screening process and be used in our interviews.
The survey results and candidate profile were presented at the Feb. 18, 2026 Board of Education Meeting. The information is presented on this page.
February / March - Screenings and Interviews
The Board will screen applicants utilizing evaluation criteria from the established Candidate Profile and invite applicants for interviews.
April / May 2026 - Interviews and Selection
Goal is to be able to vote in public to approve the new superintendent at either the April 29 or May 20, 2026 Board of Education meeting.
Job Posting
All applications must be received through the Applitrack online system.
See Superintendent of Schools Job Posting.
It will be open through Feb. 20, 2026.