We are the SBJC
The South Bergen Jointure Commission is a school district whose classrooms are not defined by walls and whose students are not defined by classifications.
Since 1993, the South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) has been a public lead educational agency in New Jersey, creating partnerships and shared services to enhance academic opportunities for students with special needs.
Today, our vision centers on establishing a formalized system that ensures the federal mandate of Least Restrictive Environment is being best achieved, and our goal as an educational institution is to prepare our students for independent living following their completion of our program. We know that it is only through the collective efforts of our key stakeholders—board members, faculty, staff, students, parents, partners, and our communities—that we’ll be able to achieve this vision and goal.
The SBJC is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Read more about it here.
About
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Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
SBJC faculty and staff developed a strategic plan for achieving our vision of unlocking the potential of every student.
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Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The SBJC is governed by a Commission composed of eighteen trustees, each a member of a participating school district and appointed by their respective BOEs.
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The SBJC Difference
SBJC Difference
Learn about how our district is elevating the standard for all of special education.
What We Do
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Special Education Classes
The South Bergen Jointure Commission provides supportive and challenging classroom environments for children of varying special needs, from 3 to 21 years old. We support students with diverse classifications, including Pre-School Disabled, Autism, Multiply Disabled, and Emotional Regulation Impairment, across two main campuses (Maywood and Lodi) and several annexes (Moonachie, South Hackensack, Garfield, Felician University’s Lodi Campus, and Lyndhurst).
Curriculum
The South Bergen Jointure works to maintain a balance of academic instruction that addresses the specific goals and objectives outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) while being aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) as appropriate.
Outreach and Related Services
The South Bergen Jointure Commission employs related services providers to deliver supportive services to students within our district and participating districts.
Transportation
As a state approved Coordinating Transportation Services Agency (CTSA), the South Bergen Jointure Commission provides coordination of transportation for Bergen County School Districts at a cost savings per district. Our Board Office location serves as the central office for receipt of all transportation requests from participating districts. Transportation is coordinated and/or arranged for special education, regular education, and non-public school children. The SBJC presently services the member districts with over 500 routes, and public, non-public, and special education transportation are coordinated to maximize the vehicles use on each route, including athletic and field trips.
Home Program
The aim of the SBJC Home Program is to instruct students in becoming productive, independent members of their family and community. Home Programming emphasizes collaborating with students and their families to cultivate and apply skills in their natural environment. The SBJC Home Program supports families and caregivers by implementing proven techniques from the school day that have demonstrated success for their child. Employing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to teach skills and manage behaviors, all home programming is data-driven and continuously evaluated to inform future programming.
Transition Program (18-21)
The SBJC 18-21 Transition Program is for students who have fulfilled the mandated requirements for high school graduation. Designed to facilitate a successful transition from high school to adulthood, our Transition program empowers students to become active members of society and the workforce. Under the guidance of teachers, paraprofessionals, job coaches, and therapists, students have the opportunity to explore the local community and workplace experiences. This program incorporates community-based instructional and training sessions, allowing students to participate in the Work-Based Learning Program.
Extended School Year (ESY)
The SBJC can provide Extended School Year (ESY) to support students in maintaining the academic, social/behavioral, communication, or other skills that they have learned as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Determination for ESY services is made by the student's CST at the child's annual review meeting. ESY often takes place throughout the four weeks in the month of July, with school hours adjusted by campus. Teachers, paraprofessionals, and related services are continued through the month of July.
Key Facts
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History
Established: 1993
Motto: Unlocking the potential of every student
Students
Students Enrolled in the SBJC: 329
Number of Student Hometowns: 35
Staff
Paraprofessionals: 163
Teachers: 59
Speech Therapists: 20
Occupational Therapists: 25
Physical Therapists: 11
School Counselors/Psychologists: 6
Behaviorists: 11
Behavior Specialists: 4
Schools
Total Number of Classrooms: 58
Number of Main Campuses: 2
Number of Early Childhood Annexes: 3
Number of Elementary Annexes: 2
Number of Push-in Classrooms: 5
Accreditations/Awards
Middle States Accreditation
NJSBA School Leader Award
Purpose of the SBJC, Per Our Constitution
The primary purpose of the Jointure Commission shall be to consider problems, opportunities and programs affecting public school education, with emphasis placed upon special education and related services. Moreover, the Jointure Commission will assist the various school systems within the Jointure Commission in a cooperative effort to improve the quality of public education. In addition, the Jointure Commission may consider and give assistance with respect to any other educational matters within the Jointure Commission.
Member Districts
Hasbrouck Heights, East Rutherford, North Arlington, Moonachie, Lodi , Carlstadt/East Rutherford Regional High School District, Wallington, Wood-Ridge, Rutherford, Lyndhurst, Garfield, South Hackensack, Carlstadt, Bogota, Little Ferry, Rochelle Park, New Milford, and Saddle Brook