Meeting of the Board of Regents | September 2009
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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 |
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Erin M. O’Grady-Parent |
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Charter Applications for September 2009
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August 28, 2009
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Goal 2
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Summary
Issue for Decision (Consent Agenda)
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State statute (Education Law §216).
Proposed Handling
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Procedural History
N/A
Background Information
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 50 charter actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Timetable for Implementation
N/A
Regents Meeting September 14-15, 2009
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
1. Sodus Community Library, Sodus
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
2. Alexander Findley Community Library, Findley Lake
3. Center Moriches Free Public Library, Center Moriches
4. Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System, Plattsburgh
5. Clymer-French Creek Free Library, Clymer
6. Gowanda Free Library, Gowanda
7. Hudson Falls Free Library, Hudson Falls
8. Hunter Public Library, Hunter
9. Marcellus Free Library, Marcellus
10. Mexico Public Library, Mexico
11. Morristown Public Library, Morristown
12. North Tonawanda History Museum, North Tonawanda
13. Port Byron Library, Port Byron
14. Quogue Library, Quogue
15. Schroon Lake Public Library, Schroon
16. Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library, Sherrill
17. Sidney Memorial Public Library, Sidney
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
18. The Alco Historical and Technical Society, Albany
19. The Fabius Historical Society, Fabius
EXTENSION OF CHARTER
20. North American Fiddler’s Hall of Fame and Museum Institute, Redfield
APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES
21. The Great Neck Historical Society, Great Neck
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
22. Town of Crawford Free Library, Crawford
23. Dodge Library, Chazy
24. Long Island Aquarium, Bayshore
25. Wall of America, Dutchess County
CERTIFICATES OF INCORPORATION
26. The Civil War Forum of Metropolitan New York, Flushing
27. Friends of Irondale Schoolhouse, Northeast
28. Parkway Gardens Landmark and Historic Preservation Association, Greenburgh
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
29. Tugboat Preservation Project, Kingston
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
No. 1
SODUS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Sodus, Wayne County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to provide library services, including not only reading and reference material, but also a wide variety of educational, informational and recreational items selected to meet the needs of the people it is chartered to serve. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an absolute charter in the first instance be granted.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 2
ALEXANDER FINDLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Findley Lake, Chautauqua County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 7, 2000 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action September 11, 2006. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than eleven. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
CENTER MORICHES FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Center Moriches, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 21, 1950 to operate a library. Such provisional was made absolute by Regents action on January 27, 1956. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on June 25, 1971. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Center Moriches Union Free School District, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 4
CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Plattsburgh, Clinton County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 24, 1954 under the corporate name “Clinton-Essex County Library Service System” to operate a library. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on January 25, 1962 to include a name change the corporate name to “Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library.” Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 24, 1965 and made absolute on September 26, 1969. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System”, to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3) and to designate the Commissioner of Education as the agent of the corporation for the purpose of service of process. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 5
CLYMER-FRENCH CREEK FREE LIBRARY
Clymer, Chautauqua County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 19, 1940 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on December 20, 1946, September 15, 1950, Mary 27, 1955, June 24, 1960, October 29, 1965 and was made absolute on September 25, 1970. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Clymer and the Town of French Creek, and to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 6
GOWANDA FREE LIBRARY
Gowanda, Cattaraugus and Erie Counties
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 25, 1900 to operate a library. Such provisional was made absolute by Regents action on June 28, 1905. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Persia (Cattaraugus County) and the Village of Gowanda (Cattaraugus and Erie Counties), to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 7
HUDSON FALLS FREE LIBRARY
Hudson Falls, Washington County
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 27, 1910 to operate a library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Hudson Falls Central School District, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than nine, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 8
HUNTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hunter, Greene County
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Public Library of Central School District No. 1” on June 16, 1939 to operate a library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on February 23, 2004 to change the corporate name to “Hunter Public Library.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 9
MARCELLUS FREE LIBRARY
Marcellus, Onondaga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 26, 1914 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on February 24, 1921, and made absolute on November 15, 1940. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Marcellus, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than twenty-five, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 10
MEXICO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mexico, Oswego County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 23, 1965 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 17, 1971, and amended on June 19, 1980. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Village of Mexico, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 11
MORRISTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Morristown, St. Lawrence County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 5, 1894 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on June 26, 1899. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Village of Morristown, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 12
NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM
North Tonawanda, Niagara County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 20, 2004 to operate a history museum. The board of trustees has applied or an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate address to 54-60 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, New York 14120. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
No. 13
PORT BYRON LIBRARY
Port Byron, Cayuga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 17, 1999 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute Regents action on October 23, 2007. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than seven nor more than eleven, to change the terms of office of the trustees from five years to three years, and to change the corporate address to 12 Mentz Drive, P.O. Box 520, Port Byron, New York 13140. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 14
QUOGUE LIBRARY
Quogue, Suffolk County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1897 to operate a library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be Quogue Union Free School District and to specify the number of trustees to be not less than nine nor more than fifteen. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 15
SCHROON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Schroon, Essex County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 27, 1979 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on July 25, 1984. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Schroon, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 16
SHERRILL-KENWOOD FREE LIBRARY
Sherrill, Oneida County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 16, 1951 to operate a library. Such absolute charter was made amended by Regents action on November 19, 1993. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Sherrill and the census tracts numbered 360530301033009, 360530301033002, 360530301033001, 360530301033005, 360530301033006, 360530301033000, 360530301033003, 360530301033008, 360530301033007, 360530301033019, 360530301033018, 360530301033014, 360530301033020, 360530301033021, 360530301033022, 360530301033054, and 360530301033048, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 17
SIDNEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sidney, Delaware County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 16, 1942 under the corporate name of “Sidney Public Library” to operate a library. Such absolute charter was made amended by Regents action on January 29, 1985 to change the corporate name to “Sidney Memorial Public Library”, and further amended on July 22, 1986. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Sidney Central School District and to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 18
THE ALCO HISTORICAL AND TECHNICAL SOCIETY
Albany, Albany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to encourage, promote and disseminate a greater knowledge among the public of the Schenectady Locomotive Works and the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve and make available to the public a collection of locomotives, photographs, drawings and other artifacts related to the Schenectady Locomotive Works, American Locomotive Company and Montreal Locomotive Works.; to arrange, create, maintain promote appropriate exhibits and displays associated with the Schenectady Locomotive Works, American Locomotive Company, and Montreal Locomotive Works; to establish and maintain The American Locomotive Heritage Museum as a history museum open to the public relating to historical collection and research archives to be located in the City of Schenectady in Schenectady County; to bring together those people interested in the history of The American Locomotive Company and its affiliates and predecessors, promote historical research and organize activities, programs and events for the public, and issue publications in any format; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to acquire by purchase, gift devise or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of property related to the Schenectady Locomotive works and American Locomotive Works in Schenectady, New York; to cooperate with the Schenectady County Historical Society in projects and activities of mutual interest; and to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 19
THE FABIUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Fabius, Onondaga County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to encourage, promote and disseminate a greater knowledge among the public of the history of the State of New York and particularly the beliefs, customs, objects, and culture of the people of the Town of Fabius and Village of Fabius, County of Onondaga and surrounding area; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve and make available to the public a collection of historical objects and artifacts relating to the history of the Town of Fabius and Village of Fabius, County of Onondaga and surrounding area; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; to establish and maintain a historical research collection and archives; to bring together those people interested in history, promote and support historical research and scholarship, sponsor and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public, and issue publications in any format; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of historic sites and structures, and preserve and maintain such sites and structures; and to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTER
No. 20
NORTH AMERICAN FIDDLER’S HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INSTITUTE
Redfield, Jefferson County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 21, 1985 to operate a hall of fame and museum institute. Such provisional was extended by Regents action on November 4, 1994. The board of trustees has applied for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES
No. 21
THE GREAT NECK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Great Neck, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 22, 1981 to operate a historical society. The Society has been dormant since 1984 and no members of the last known board of trustees survives as such so that the trustees have been unable to hold elections or transact business. The following individuals have petitioned the Board of Regents for appointment to the trustee positions of the corporation for the purpose of reviving the charter: Regina Gil, Deena Lesser, Alice Kasten, Linda Cohen, and Isabel Varlotta. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the Board of Regents appoint the aforementioned petitioners as new trustees of the corporation and revive the provisional charter. It is further recommended that the provisional charter be extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to expand its membership and financial support, begin gathering a collection, seek a suitable facility for exhibits and collections storage, develop suitable forms and procedures for collections and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
No. 22
TOWN OF CRAWFORD FREE LIBRARY
Crawford, Orange County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name of “Pine Bush Library” on December 21, 1899 to operate a library. That such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 1, 1904, and amended on December 19, 1929 to change the corporate name to “Town of Crawford Free Library.” The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of the Town of Crawford Free Library to the Pine Bush Area Public Library District, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on March 18, 2008, as a special legislative district public library. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Town of Crawford Free Library be dissolved and that approval be given to the transfer of its library assets to the Pine Bush Area Library District.
No. 23
DODGE LIBRARY
Chazy, Clinton County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 15, 1905 to operate a library. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of Dodge Library (school district public library) to the Dodge Library (special legislative district public library), which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on October 10, 2008 as a special legislative district public library. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Dodge Library (school district public library) be dissolved and that approval be given to the transfer of its library property to the Dodge Library (special legislative district public library).
No. 24
LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM
Bayshore, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 25, 1993 to operate an aquarium. Such provisional charter was extended by action of the Board of Regents on February 14, 2002. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter and that its corporate records be stored with the New York State Education Department. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter of the Long Island Aquarium be dissolved.
No. 25
WALL OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
Dutchess County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 20, 2001 to operate a museum. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter and that the distribution of its assets to and file its corporate records with American Mural Project, Inc., a Connecticut not-for-profit corporation. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter of the Wall of America Foundation be dissolved.
CERTIFICATES OF INCORPORATION
No. 26
THE CIVIL WAR FORUM OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK
Flushing, Queens County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote and encourage the general learning, understanding, and appreciation of the American Civil War, including its origins and consequences (collectively referred to as the Civil War Era ); to improve public access to information about the Civil War Era; to educate the public at large about the Civil War Era; to visit and assist in the preservation of Civil War Era monuments and historical sites; to honor those Americans who fought and died in the Civil War and their leaders; to promote periodic panel discussions and lecture demonstrations on various aspects of the Civil War Era; to observe anniversaries of the more important events of the Civil War Era; to facilitate public access to information and sources of information about the Civil War Era; to cooperate with other organizations interested (in whole or in part) in the Civil War Era on projects of mutual interest relating to the Civil War Era; and the corporation is not authorized to establish or maintain a museum or historical society, or to own or hold collections. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
No. 27
FRIENDS OF IRONDALE SCHOOLHOUSE
Northeast, Dutchess County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to acquire title to and take ownership of the former Irondale Schoolhouse and thereafter, if appropriate, move the structure to a location more suitable for its preservation, maintenance and use as a public building; to encourage and assist efforts to conserve, maintain and enhance the aesthetic, structural, cultural and educational value of the former Irondale Schoolhouse located in the Town of Northeast, Dutchess County, New York for the benefit of its residents and visitors; the Corporation will not be authorized to own or hold collections in connection herewith. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
No. 28
PARKWAY GARDENS LANDMARK AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Greenburgh, Westchester County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to preserve the natural heritage, buildings and places; serve and protect Parkway Gardens historical sites and promote historic preservation. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
No. 29
TUGBOAT PRESERVATION PROJECT
Kingston, Ulster County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 22, 2005 to preserve historic vessels. The board of trustees has requested that the Board of Regents consent to the filing of a certificate of assumed name pursuant to General Business Law §130 to authorize the corporation to use the assumed name “Fleet Obsolete Restoration Project.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such certificate of assumed name be granted.
Regents Meeting
September 14-15, 2009
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
1. Brooklyn Amity School, Brooklyn
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
2. Hamza Academy, Valley Stream
3. Ihsan School of Excellence, Syracuse
4. The Japanese Educational Institute of New York, Great Neck
5. The International School Of Brooklyn, Brooklyn
6. Walton Nursery School, Walton
7. Westchester-Fairfield Hebrew Academy, Port Chester
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
8. Augustine Classical Academy, Clifton Park
9. Capital Lyceum, Schenectady
10. Mandala School, East Aurora
11. St. John Bosco Schools, Mendon
12. The Yeled V’Yalada School, Mendon
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
13. Harlem Academy, New York City
14. Hudson Valley Sudbury School, Woodstock
15. MSUP Elementary School, Roosevelt
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
16. Chenango-Delaware Business Educational Council, Norwich
17. Christ Our Saviour Nursery School, Manhasset
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
18. Holy Angels Academy, Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
No. 1
BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Tolerance Academy of America” on November 6, 1998 to operate a kindergarten, and a grade one through twelve school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on July 16, 1999 to change the corporate name to “Brooklyn Amity School;” extended by Regents action on February 8, 2000, April 29, 2003, and May 23, 2006; and amended by Regents action on July 25, 2007. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 2
HAMZA ACADEMY
Valley Stream, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Hamza School” by action of the Board of Regents on June 17, 2003 to operate a kindergarten and a grade one through eight elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on July 26, 2006 to change the corporate name to “Hamza Academy” and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to authorize the corporation to add authority to operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age and a universal pre-kindergarten program for four year olds, and for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 3
IHSAN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Syracuse, Onondaga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Madrasat AlIhsan” by action of the Board of Regents on June 24, 1994 to operate a kindergarten and a grade one and two elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on May 22, 2007 to include a corporate name change to “Ihsan School of Excellence,” and to specify the corporation will operate a pre-K through grade six elementary school and, as so amended, was extended. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to specify the corporation will operate a preschool through grade twelve school, and for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 4
THE JAPANESE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK
Great Neck, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 25, 1975 to operate a grade three through six elementary school and provide other exclusively educational activities, facilities and materials to children of all ages and adults. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on March 25, 1977. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on July 28, 1978. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on July 31, 1981, April 27, 1990, October 18, 1991, March 27, 1992, July 24, 1992, January 14, 1994, May 20, 1994 and July 21, 1995, and April 4, 2000. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to relocate the corporation’s principal offices to 150 Purchase Street, Suite 11R, Rye, New York 10580, and update the corporation’s address for service of process to Bingham McCutchen LLP, 399 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022-4689. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 5
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 10, 2004 to conduct a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a kindergarten for five year olds and a grade one through two elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by action of the Board of Regents on October 7, 2005 and, so amended, was extended. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to add authority for the corporation to also operate grades three through six, and to change the corporate address to 237 Park Place, Brooklyn, New York 11238. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 6
WALTON NURSERY SCHOOL
Walton, Delaware County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 29, 1985 to operate a nursery school. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on June 16, 1989. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to also operate a day care center. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 7
WESTCHESTER-FAIRFIELD HEBREW ACADEMY
Port Chester, Westchester County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 21, 1998 to operate a kindergarten and grade one through twelve elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended, and as so amended, extended by Regents action on July 18, 2002. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on February 14, 2006. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to authorize the corporation to operate educational programs at 270 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, to change the corporate mailing address to c/o CT Corporation, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10011, and to add authority for the corporation to operate a kindergarten for five year olds and a grade one through eight elementary school only and to remove authority to operate a grades nine through twelve, and as so amended, be extended. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 8
AUGUSTINE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Clifton Park, Saratoga County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten, a grade one through six elementary school, and a grade seven through twelve secondary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 9
CAPITAL LYCEUM
Schenectady, Schenectady County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a grade seven through twelve secondary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of one year.
No. 10
MANDALA SCHOOL
East Aurora, Erie County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a grades one through eight elementary school, to provide an after-school program, and to conduct workshops, conferences, and other educational activities related to the Mandala School. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 11
ST. JOHN BOSCO SCHOOLS
Mendon, Monroe County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a universal pre-k program for four year olds, a kindergarten for five years olds, and a grade one through eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 12
THE YELED V’YALDA SCHOOL
Brooklyn, Kings County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a membership corporation to operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a kindergarten for five year olds, a grade one through eight elementary school, and a grade nine through twelve secondary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
No. 13
HARLEM ACADEMY
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the name “Harlem Episcopal School” by action of the Board of Regents on July 21, 2004 to operate a kindergarten, and a grade one through eight elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended and, as so amended, extended by Regents action on May 17, 2005. Such provisional charter was amended on May 23, 2006 to change the corporate name to ”Harlem Academy” and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 14
HUDSON VALLEY SUDBURY SCHOOL
Woodstock, Ulster County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 18, 2002 to operate a kindergarten and grades one through twelve school. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on June 20, 2006. The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 15
MSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Roosevelt, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 6, 2001 to operate a nursery school, kindergarten, and a grade one through three elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended and, as so amended, extended by Regents action on April 29, 2003 and July 26, 2006. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
No. 16
CHENANGO-DELAWARE BUSINESS EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL
Norwich, Chenango County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 21, 1979 to develop educational programs consisting of direct liaison between representatives of school districts, institutions of higher education, on the one hand, and representatives of business enterprise on the other hand; to improve the awareness of students, educators, business persons and the general public as to career opportunities generally within the State of New York and more specifically, Chenango and Delaware Counties; to provide opportunities to students, educators, business persons, and employees to work together for a better understanding of the world of business and the world of education in providing a sound economic basis in Chenango and Delaware Counties; and to assist in the development of quality job applicants who are prepared to fill the needs of local business and industry. The trustees request Regents approval of the distribution of the remaining assets of The Sidney Rotary Club Community Foundation, a charitable organization which the trustees believe will be most able to carry on the objectives of the corporation. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter of Chenango-Delaware Business Educational Council be dissolved and that the Board of Regents recommends that its assets be distributed to the The Sidney Rotary Club Community Foundation.
No. 17
CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR NURSERY SCHOOL
Manhasset, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 26, 1986 to operate a preschool for three and four year old children. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on June 22, 1990 and, as so amended, was made absolute. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter due to low enrollment and limited finances. The trustees request Regents’ approval to store the student records at the Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter of Christ Our Saviour Nursery School be dissolved and that approval be given to the storage of its records at the Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran.
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
No. 18
HOLY ANGELS ACADEMY, BROOKLYN, NY
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on May 18, 2009 to establish and operate a nursery school, a universal pre-k program, a kindergarten, and grade one through eight elementary school. The board of trustees has requested that the Board of Regents consent to the filing of a certificate of assumed name pursuant to General Business Law §130 to authorize the corporation to use the assumed name “Holy Angels Catholic Academy, Brooklyn, NY.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the Board of Regents consent to the filing of the certificate of assumed name.
Regents Meeting
September 14-15, 2009
CHARTERS
HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER
- Touro College, New York City
- The Trustees Of Union College In The Town Of Schenectady In The State Of New York, Schenectady
- Vassar College, Poughkeepsie
III. HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER
No. 1
TOURO COLLEGE
New York, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 26, 1970 to operate a four-year liberal arts college. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on April 11, 1973, June 28, 1974 and was extended by Regents action on June 27, 1975. The corporation was consolidated by Regents action on June 21, 1979 with “Jewish Teachers Seminary and People’s University” and with “Herzliah Hebrew Teachers Institute, Inc.” Such provisional charter was amended and extended numerous times, and was made absolute by Regents action on January 17, 1990. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on various occasions with the last amended being June 24, 2008. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Master of Public Health (M.P.H.). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended to authorize the corporation to operate postsecondary degree programs registered by the State Education Department and to confer degrees approved and authorized by the Board of Regents in connection with such programs, including the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree.
No. 2
THE TRUSTEES OF UNION COLLEGE IN THE TOWN OF SCHENECTADY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Schenectady, Schenectady County
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 25, 1795 to operate a college. Such absolute charter was amended by action of the Board of Regents on several occasions with the most recent being April 23, 1982. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to delete the present provisions of the Charter, as amended, relating to the number, classification and elections of the trustees, and replace such provisions with the following: The Board of Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York (also known a “Union College”) shall consist of not less than ten(10 nor more than forty-five (45) members who shall be the Governor of the State of New York, ex-officio; the President of Union College; and trustees of such categories and numbers to be set forth in the Board of Trustees Bylaws; and, in addition to the members, as listed above, such former Life and Term Trustees who shall have been designated as non-voting Emeriti Trustees. All Trustees holding office on the effective date of this amendment to the Charter shall thereafter continue in office in accordance with the provisions of the Charter and the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
VASSAR COLLEGE
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County
This corporation was incorporated by special act of the New York State Legislature by Chapter 2 of the Laws of 1861 on January 18, 1861 under the corporate name “Vassar Female College” to promote the education of young women in literature, science and the arts. Such absolute charter was amended by Chapter 13 of the Laws of 1867 on February 1, 1867 to change the corporate name to “Vassar College”; by Chapter 116 of the Laws of 1903 on April 2, 1903, and further amended by the Board of Regents on February 28, 1969, June 12, 2001, October 9, 2003 and January 13, 2009. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to restate Article 9 of the Charter to read in its entirety as follows: “A purpose of the College, in order to further the study of child development, provide a service to employees, and otherwise advance the purposes of the College set forth in Article 2, shall be to establish and operate one or more child day care centers, one or more nursery schools for preschool children from three to five years of age, one or more kindergartens for children who have attained the age of five by December 1 of the academic year, and one or more first – and second – grade educational programs as part of college operations in Dutchess County, New York, provided however that all legally required written approvals are obtained from all relevant municipalities and counties and all applicable state agencies, including the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the New York State Education Department, Office for Nonpublic School Services.” The child day care centers, nursery schools, and kindergartens operated by Vassar College, the child care programs for school-age children and the first – and second-grade educational programs shall be located at 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York. The Office of Nonpublic School Services and the Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.