Meeting of the Board of Regents | October 2007
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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 |
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Kathy A. Ahearn |
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Charter Applications for October 2007
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October 10, 2007
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Goal 2
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Summary
Issue for Decision
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State statute (Education Law section 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 36 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 October 22-23, 2007
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTERS
1. Morrisville Public Library, Morrisville
2. Naples Library, Naples
3. Poland District Public Library, Poland
4. Port Byron Library, Port Byron
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
5. Bovina Library Association, Bovina
6. The Friends of the Catawissa, New York City
7. Grand Island Historical Society, Grand Island
8. Memorial Library of Little Valley, Little Valley
9. The Museum of Television and Radio, New York City
10. Sherman Free Library, Port Henry
11. Town of Rose Historical Society, Town of Rose
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
12. Brockway Truck Preservation Association, Cortland
13. Eden Regional Farm Museum, Eden
14. Forestville Area Historical Society, Forestville
15. Friends of Belden House, Baldwin Place
16. Galway Public Library, Galway
17. Lyons Falls History Association, Lyons Falls
18. Museum of Arts & Culture, New Rochelle
19. The Tonawanda Reservation Historical Society, Basom
EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL CHARTER
20. The Greek Museum, East Hampton
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
21. Horseheads Free Library Association, Horseheads
22. New Hyde Park Public Library, New Hyde Park
23. Trumpbour’s Corners Farm Museum, Saugerties
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
24. Brockway Truck Preservation Association and Brockway Truck Show, Inc., Cortland
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTERS
No. 1
MORRISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Morrisville, Madison County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 13, 2002 to operate a public library. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
No. 2
NAPLES LIBRARY
Naples, Ontario County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a public library to serve the residents of the Naples Central School District in Ontario County. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an absolute charter in the first instance be granted.
No. 3
POLAND DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Poland, Herkimer County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a public library to serve the residents of the Poland Central School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an absolute charter in the first instance be granted.
No. 4
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 an association library. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 5
BOVINA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Bovina, Delaware County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 27, 1917 to operate a library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees from three to 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. 6
THE FRIENDS OF THE CATAWISSA
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 19, 1997 to preserve and restore the historic 1897 steam tugboat Catawissa. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “The S.S. Columbia Project,” and to restate the corporate purposes to authorize the corporation to acquire, move, transport, safeguard, stabilize, survey, analyze, plan for, repair, restore, replicate, display, interpret, and operate the 1902 National Historic Landmark vessel S.S. Columbia (Hull No. US. 127665) as an especial and virtually unique example of turn of the century maritime architecture for the historical interest and enjoyment of this generation and many generations to come; to acquire similar vessels and to move, transport, safeguard, stabilize, survey, analyze, plan for, repair, restore, replicate, display, interpret, and operate those vessels; and to acquire artifacts which pertain to the functions and operations of this ship and its times, including those times leading to its building and those times subsequent to its withdrawal from commercial service and, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, 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.
No. 7
GRAND ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Grand Island, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 14, 1962 to operate a historical society. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on April 28, 1972. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter 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
MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF LITTLE VALLEY
Little Valley, Cattaraugus County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 15, 1923 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on October 17, 1941, December 20, 1946, October 26, 1951, December 21, 1956, April 27, 1962, December 16, 1966 and was made absolute on June 26, 1970. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the service area as the Town of Little Valley 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
THE MUSEUM OF TELEVISION AND RADIO
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “The Museum of Broadcasting” on February 20, 1975 to operate a museum to develop radio and television broadcasting for the advancement of the performing and creative arts in broadcasting. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on July 27, 1979. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on June 19, 1987; April 26, 1991 to include a name change to the “The Museum of Television and Radio”; April 24, 1996; and February 8, 2000. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “The Paley Center for Media.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 10
SHERMAN FREE LIBRARY
Port Henry, Essex County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 13, 1893 to operate an association library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on November 18, 1966. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the service area to be the Town of Moriah, 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
TOWN OF ROSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Town of Rose, Wayne County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 17, 1989 to operate a historical society. Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents action on September 15, 1995. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Rose Historical Society” and, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, 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.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 12
BROCKWAY TRUCK PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Cortland, Cortland County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a history museum relating to the promotion of cultural awareness of the products of the former Brockway Carriage Works, Inc., Brockway Motor Truck Company of Cortland, Inc., and Brockway Motor Company, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Brockway Companies”) and the promotion of cultural awareness of the impact of the Brockway Companies and ancillary supplemental industries had on Cortland County, New York and surrounding areas; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects and artifacts; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; to promote and support historical research and scholarship, issue publications in any format, and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 13
EDEN REGIONAL FARM MUSEUM
Eden, Erie County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to own, manage and maintain real and personal property situated within the Town of Eden, County of Erie, State of New York, to be restored and maintained as a small farmstead typical of the early Eden agricultural community to provide a hands-on educational and cultural experience to visitors; cooperate with Eden Historical Society on projects and activities of mutual interest. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 14
FORESTVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Forestville, Chautauqua County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York, and particularly the Village of Forestville, County of Chautauqua, and surrounding area; to cooperate with and assist in the work of the Village Historian; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display, and make available appropriate artifacts, books, manuscripts, photographs, and other records and materials; to promote history and original historical research, and to encourage public interest in history, hold meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications in any format; to encourage, restore, preserve, and maintain historic sites and structures and to encourage the suitable marking of places of historical interest; to cooperate with local, county, and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countrywide, regional, and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 15
FRIENDS OF BELDEN HOUSE
Baldwin Place, Putnam County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to undertake, encourage, and assist efforts to restore, preserve, conserve and maintain the Belden House, located in the Town of Carmel, County of Putnam; to raise awareness and gain support for restoration and for preservation of the site; to advocate for appropriate historic preservation laws and ordinances, historic district designations, landmarking of structures and sites, design controls, compatible planning and zoning, and similar designations and controls; to sponsor historic preservation projects, advocate for endangered structures, and receive grants; to raise public awareness and promote the preservation and appreciation of the built environment through historical research and scholarship, publications in any format, organized historical and cultural activities, public programs and events including tours and lectures; to work cooperatively with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection on projects and activities of mutual interest; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve and make available appropriate historical objects, artifacts, documents, photographs, furnishings and decoration; to cooperate with individuals, community, and civic groups in conducting meetings, lecture programs, classes and similar activities in furtherance of its purposes. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 16
GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Galway, Saratoga County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a public library to serve the residents of the Galway Central School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 17
LYONS FALLS HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Lyons Falls, Lewis County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote history and original historical research through programs and events for the public; to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York and particularly the Village of Lyons Falls, County of Lewis, and vicinity; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials; to arrange and maintain displays and exhibits of appropriate materials; 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; to bring together those people interested in history, encourage public interest in history, sponsor historical meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications in any format; 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. 18
MUSEUM OF ARTS & CULTURE
New Rochelle, Westchester County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a museum at New Rochelle High School relating to fine arts, history, literature, science and technology; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve and make available appropriate objects and artifacts; to inspire educational excellence by providing an onsite museum experience for students and an important cultural asset for the community; to enrich the school curriculum, stimulate thought, excite imagination, and energize understanding; to foster educational innovation among children and youth, nourish their imaginations, spark creativity, promote tolerance, and inspire discovery and learning; to promote and support research and scholarship, issue publications in any format, and organize cultural activities, programs, events and workshops; to sponsor permanent and traveling exhibits focused on the fine arts, history, literature, science and technology; to cooperate with the Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association and other local institutions in projects and activities of mutual interest. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 19
THE TONAWANDA RESERVATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Basom, Genesee County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to collect and preserve materials pertaining to the history of the Tonawanda Reservation and its people; to record and document historically valuable information; to make such materials available to researchers, the public and especially to Tonawanda Reservation residents and their descendants; to sponsor exhibits, publications, and other methods to inform and educate people about the history of the Tonawanda Reservation. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL CHARTER
No. 20
THE GREEK MUSEUM
East Hampton, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 14, 1996 to operate a museum. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on April 23, 2002. 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.
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
No. 21
HORSEHEADS FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Horseheads, Chemung County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 28, 1958 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on November 22, 1963 and was made absolute on December 20, 1968. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on June 9, 1995. 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 Horseheads Free Library Association to the Chemung County Library District which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under an absolute charter in the first instance on February 14, 2006 to serve the residents of Chemung County. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Horseheads Free Library Association be dissolved and that its library property be transferred to the Chemung County Library District.
No. 22
NEW HYDE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
New Hyde Park, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 16, 1939 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on June 16, 1944 and was made absolute on December 17, 1948. 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 New Hyde Park Public Library to the Hillside Public Library which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under an absolute charter which was granted on June 25, 1971 to serve the encompassed area of the New Hyde Park Public Library. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the New Hyde Park Public Library be dissolved and that its library property be transferred to the Hillside Public Library.
No. 23
TRUMPBOUR’S CORNERS FARM MUSEUM
Saugerties, Ulster County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 12, 2002 to operate a museum. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter due to the museum’s inability to physically pursue the plans they had for the farm and museum when it was incorporated five years ago. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter of Trumpbour’s Corners Farm Museum be dissolved.
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
No. 24
BROCKWAY TRUCK PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION and BROCKWAY TRUCK SHOW, INC.
Cortland, Cortland County
The board of trustees and the board of directors have petitioned the Board of Regents, pursuant to Education Law §223, for an order of consolidation of Brockway Truck Preservation Association and Brockway Truck Show, Inc. The Brockway Truck Preservation Association has petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. Brockway Truck Show, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on October 8, 2004. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of Brockway Truck Preservation Association and Brockway Truck Show, Inc., Brockway Truck Preservation Association will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Brockway Truck Preservation Association. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an order of consolidation of Brockway Truck Preservation Association and Brockway Truck Show, Inc., be granted, forming Brockway Truck Preservation Association.
Regents Meeting
October 22-23, 2007
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. Bineinu Aim High Children’s Services, Brooklyn
2. Doane Stuart School, Albany
3. The Montessori School of the Finger Lakes, Auburn
4. The Mosaic School, Port Washington
5. Stepping Stones Learning Center, Rochester
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
6. Millbrook Early Childhood Education Center, Millbrook
7. The Sand’s Academy, Rochester
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
BINEINU AIM HIGH CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Bineinu Child Center” by action of the Board of Regents on July 17, 1998 to operate a special education itinerant service for children with disabilities. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on November 9, 2001 and made absolute on September 10, 2004. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on November 3, 2005 to change the corporate name to “Bineinu Aim High Children’s Services.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Aim High Children’s Services” and to add authority for the corporation to operate a center-based preschool for children with and without disabilities from three to five years of age and to open a special class in an integrated setting for children with disabilities. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of any amendment thereof does not constitute approval for state funding for the programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
DOANE STUART SCHOOL
Albany, Albany County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Kenwood Academy” by action of the Board of Regents on May 23, 1969 to operate a elementary and secondary school for girls. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on August 1, 1975 to include a name change to “The Doane Stuart School” and to specify that the corporation will be a corporation with members. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees to be no more than 25 nor less than 5, to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3, and to remove reference to members and specify that paragraph three of the charter should reads as: “The Board shall have powers to adopt bylaws, including therein provisions fixing the method of election and the terms of the office of trustees, and shall have powers also, by vote of two-thirds of all the members of the Board of Trustees.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE FINGER LAKES
Auburn, Cayuga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Montessori Children’s House of Auburn” by action of the Board of Regents on November 4, 1994 to operate a nursery and elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on September 17, 1999 and amended on June 18, 2002 to include a name change to “The Montessori School of the Finger Lakes” and ,as so amended, made absolute. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to also operate a toddler program for children from 18 months to 36 months. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 4
THE MOSAIC SCHOOL
Port Washington, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 22, 2004 to operate a center-based school for children ages five to twenty-one with disabilities. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate address of the school to 3315 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, New York 11040, County of Nassau 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.
No. 5
STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER
Rochester, Monroe County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 3, 1995 to operate a home based preschool for children with disabilities and a kindergarten. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on April 21, 1998 and made absolute on October 5, 2001. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to also operate a preschool for children with and without disabilities, to provide consultative services to children over the age of five contracted through their home school district, and to provide Medicaid service coordination, family support services, and other services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 6
MILLBROOK EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Millbrook, Dutchess County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate and maintain a nursery school for preschool children with and without disabilities from three to five years of age; to establish, operate and maintain a day care center for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children; to establish, operate and maintain a before and after school day care program for school aged children. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of a provisional charter does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 7
THE SAND’S ACADEMY
Rochester, Monroe County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten through grade six elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
Regents Meeting
October 22-23, 2007
CHARTERS
HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. New York University, New York City
2. Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture, New York City
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
3. The Culinary Institute of America and Center for Foods of the Americas, Hyde Park, Dutchess County and San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
MATTER REQUIRING INFORMAL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York City
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
5. The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park
III. HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York City, New York County
This corporation was incorporated by Special Act of the Legislature by Chapter 176 of the Laws of 1831 under the corporate name “The University of the City of New York” on April 18, 1831. Such absolute charter was amended by the Legislature by Chapter 270 of the Laws of 1849 on April 7, 1849; by Chapter 54 of the Laws of 1893 on February 23, 1893; by Regents action on March 19, 1896 to change the corporate name to ”New York University” and on November 21, 1947. Such corporation was merged by Regents action on November 19, 1948 with the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital, a domestic not-for-profit corporation, with the surviving corporation being New York University and on November 18, 1949 with the Stuyvesant Square Hospital, a domestic corporation, with the surviving corporation being New York University. Such absolute charter was amended by Special Act of the Legislature by Chapter 756 of the Laws of 1950 and amended by Regents action on December 16, 1955 to restate the charter in its entirety. Such corporation was consolidated by Regents action on February 28, 1958 with Town Hall, Inc., a domestic not-for-profit corporation with the surviving corporation being New York University. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on March 1, 1963. Such corporation was consolidated and merged by Regents action on August 1, 1975 with the Midtown Hospital, a domestic not-for-profit corporation, with the surviving corporation being New York University. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 24, 1976; March 27, 1981; October 21, 1983; October 18, 1985; July 17, 1998; June 8, 1999; and September 13, 2002. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to include language restricting the corporation’s authority over the operations and management of NYU Hospitals Center, as requested by the New York State Department of Health. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
VAN ALEN INSTITUTE: PROJECTS IN PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Beaux Arts Institute of Design” by action of the Board of Regents on February 24, 1916 to operate a school that provides instructions and studies in architecture, sculpture and other decorative arts. Such provisional charter was made absolute on April 21, 1950 and amended by Regents action to change the corporate name to “National Institute for Architectural Education” on June 29, 1956. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action to change the corporate name to “Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture” on September 15, 1995. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to remove language referencing “members” and substituting “board of trustees” in lieu thereof. The Office of Professions recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
No. 3
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA and CENTER FOR FOODS OF THE AMERICAS
Hyde Park, Dutchess County and San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The board of trustees and the board of directors have petitioned the Board of Regents, pursuant to Education Law §223, for an order of consolidation of The Culinary Institute of America and Center for Foods of the Americas. The Culinary Institute of America received an absolute charter in the first instance granted by Regents action on November 19, 1971. Center for Foods of the Americas is a non-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of Texas by a certificate of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Texas on March 24, 2005. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of The Culinary Institute of America and Center for Foods of the Americas, The Culinary Institute of America, the surviving corporation, will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the absolute charter granted to The Culinary Institute of America. The Office of Higher Education recommends that an order of consolidation of The Culinary Institute of America and Center for Foods of the Americas be granted, forming The Culinary Institute of America.
MATTER REQUIRING INFORMAL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
No. 4
COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART
New York City, New York County
This corporation was incorporated pursuant to a Deed of Trust and the provisions of Chapter 279 of the Laws of 1859. Such charter was amended by both Regents and Supreme Court actions on January 26, 1972, January 25, 1978 and October 23, 1987. The board of trustees request for informal approval of an amendment to increase the maximum number of trustees from 25 to 40, as the impact made by the Deed of Trust will require action not only be taken by the Regents but also the Supreme Court. The Court will wish to know prior to its action that the Regents are willing to approve such amendment. The corporation will thereafter return to seek a formal charter amendment once the Court has acted. The Office of Higher Education recommends that an informal amendment approval be given.
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PPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
No. 5
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
Hyde Park, Dutchess County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 19, 1971 to operate an institution of higher learning in the culinary arts. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on June 25, 1993. 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 “CIA Culinary Institute of America.” The Office of Higher Education recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such certificate of assumed name be granted.