Long before the concept of sharing services was an accepted practice among Somerset County municipalities and school districts, the Somerset County Educational Services Commission (SCESC) was engaged in providing a wide range of shared educational, administrative, and transportation support services to public and non-public schools.

SCESC is a public educational agency, established under New Jersey Statute Title 18A, that serves as the catalyst for cooperative education, administration, and financing. SCESC implements programs and provides services which are not within financial reason for an individual district or school.