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Meeting of the Board of Regents | May 2008

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 11:00pm

 

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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

 

 


TO:

 


FROM:

Kathy A. Ahearn


SUBJECT:

Charter Applications for May 2008

 


DATE:

May 6, 2008

 


STRATEGIC GOAL:

Goal 2

 


AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

 


 

 




Summary



 

 

Issue for Decision

             

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 27 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                                                                                                                                       May 19-20, 2008

 

 

                                                                      CHARTERS

 




 





CULTURAL EDUCATION


 

 

AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

1.           Brookfield Township Historical Society, Brookfield

2.           Constableville Library, Constableville

3.           Dormann Library, Bath

4.           Kingston Historic Boatworks, Kingston

5.           South Salem Library, Lewisboro

6.           Stony Creek Free Library, Stony Creek

 

 

PROVISIONAL CHARTERS

 

7.           Apalachin Library Association, Apalachin

8.           Constable Historical Organization, Constable

9.           Louis Armstrong House Museum, Corona

10.         Lyme Heritage Center, Chaumont

11.         Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island

 

 

DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER

 

12.         Friends of Inside Albany, Albany

 

 


AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

13.         Lower Hudson Conference: Historical Agencies and Museums, Rye

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


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AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

 

No. 1

 

BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 

Brookfield, Madison County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 26, 1977 to operate a historical society. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on November 20, 1981 and March 13, 1996.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Town of Brookfield Historical Society.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.

 

 

No. 2

 

CONSTABLEVILLE LIBRARY

 

Constableville, Lewis County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 27, 1959 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on October 28, 1966 and was made absolute on February 20, 1975.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter 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. 3

 

DORMANN LIBRARY

 

Bath, Steuben County

 

This corporation was incorporated with Secretary of State pursuant to the General Business Laws of New York on August 13, 1869 under the corporate name “Bath Library Association.”  Such certificate of incorporation was amended by the filing of a certificate of amendment with the Secretary of State on December 21, 1889 to change the corporate name to “Davenport Free Library” and by action of the Board of Regents as an absolute charter on July 2, 1902 to change the corporate name to “Davenport Library”, February 24, 1916, March 13, 1996 and on November 6, 1998 to change the corporate name to the “Dormann Library.”  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees from nine to be not less than nine nor more than fifteen.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 

 

No. 4

 

KINGSTON HISTORIC BOATWORKS

 

Kingston, Ulster County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 25, 2007 to enrich and enliven the City and waterfront of Kingston, New York by illustrating its past, reconstructing historic uses, and educating the public about the history of maritime and allied transport and industry on the Hudson River.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Historic Kingston Waterfront Museum.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.

 

No. 5

SOUTH SALEM LIBRARY

 

Lewisboro, Westchester County

 

An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 3, 1903 under the corporate name “South Salem Library.”  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents on September 20, 1946 and December 15, 2000 to change the corporate name to “Lewisboro Library.”  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on February 14, 2006 to include a name change to the “South Salem Library.”  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Lewisboro Library.”  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. 6

 

STONY CREEK FREE LIBRARY

 

Stony Creek, Warren County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 24, 1921 to operate an association library.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 19, 1941, September 19, 1947, February 29, 1952, October 26, 1956, April 27, 1962 and May 24, 1968.  Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on February 23, 1978.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees from five 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.

 

 

 

PROVISIONAL CHARTERS

 

 

No. 7

 

APALACHIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

 

Apalachin, Tioga County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form an association  library to serve the residents of the Apalachin CDP (Census Designated Place according to the 2000 Census) in Tioga County in the Town of Owego.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.

 

 

No. 8

 

CONSTABLE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION

 

Constable, Franklin County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote and encourage historical research; to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York and particularly the Town of Constable, Franklin County and its environs; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display, and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials relating to the history of the Town of Constable, Franklin County, New York including the original land grant of March 13, 1807; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest in the Town of Constable, Franklin County; 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 in the Town of Constable, Franklin County, New York;  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 work cooperatively with the Westville Historical Organization and the Franklin County Historical and Museum Society on projects of mutual interest and to cooperate with other 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. 9

 

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM

 

Corona, Queens County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate the Louis Armstrong House, a national historic landmark and a New York City landmark, as a historic house museum; to arrange, preserve, catalog, and make available to the public the materials held in the Louis Armstrong Archives; to collect, arrange, preserve, catalog, and make available to the public additional materials relating to the life and career of Louis Armstrong; to serve as a reference source for information about Louis Armstrong; and to present public programs, such as concerts and lectures that preserve and promote the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.

 

 

No. 10

 

LYME HERITAGE CENTER

 

Chaumont, Jefferson County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to encourage and disseminate a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York and particularly the Town of Lyme and the Village of Chaumont, County of Jefferson, and surrounding area; to promote history and original historical research; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, vital records, newspapers and other materials; 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 the Jefferson County Historical Society, and 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.  11

 

SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER AND BOTANICAL GARDEN

 

Staten Island, Richmond County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate, manage, maintain and develop the premises commonly known as Sailors Snug Harbor and currently known as Snug Harbor Cultural Center, in the County of Richmond, City and State of New York, as a cultural and educational  center and park; to operate, manage, maintain and develop the premises currently known as Staten Island Botanical Garden, in the County of Richmond, City and State of  New York, as a botanical garden, arboretum and park; to own, hold, collect, acquire, maintain, care for and preserve historical artifacts  that relate to the site and the Borough of Staten Island, and collections of art, music, literature and other media that relate to site activities, programs and  performers; to own, hold, collect, acquire, maintain, care for, cultivate and preserve plants, trees and related scientific specimens; to promote, encourage, and cultivate the performing, written and visual arts and sciences through theatrical presentations, music, drama, dance, opera, ballet, moving pictures, concerts, public exhibitions, art exhibits, and dramatic and musical compositions; to promote the study, improvement, patronage and development of community  appreciation of the arts, and aid appropriate community, cultural and professional associations; to exhibit and scientifically study plants, trees and related scientific specimens, advance knowledge of and appreciation for arboriculture, encourage botanical gardens generally, and promote studies and instruction pertaining to plants, trees,  botany and the natural sciences; and to stimulate and encourage community and regional use and enjoyment of the natural areas at the premises.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of two years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER

 

 

No. 12

 

FRIENDS OF INSIDE ALBANY

 

Albany, Albany County

 

A certificate of incorporation was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 15, 1995 to inform the public in a nonpartisan manner about  the workings of the New York State government primarily, but not exclusively, through the production of a weekly television program; to produce educational videotapes and other printed materials and develop seminars.  The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the certificate of incorporation due to the corporation’s board has ceased production of the television program and no longer wish to engage in the other purposes and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the certificate of incorporation of Friends of Inside Albany be dissolved.

 

 

 


AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

 

No. 13

 

LOWER HUDSON CONFERENCE: HISTORICAL AGENCIES AND MUSEUMS

 

Rye, Westchester County

 

A certificate of incorporation was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 21, 1979 to provide member institutions improved museum and historical society professional services.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to change the corporate name to “Greater Hudson Heritage Network.”  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the certificate of incorporation be amended accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regents Meeting

May 19-20, 2008

 

 

CHARTERS

 

 



ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION



 

 

             


AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

1.           Aquinas Institute of Rochester, Rochester

2.           Maplebrook School, Amenia

3.           Step By Step Development Center, Brooklyn

 

 


PROVISIONAL CHARTERS

 

4.           Bright Star Academy, Oceanside

5.           Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, Buffalo

6.           The Gateway Middle School, New York City

 

 

EXTENSION  OF CHARTER

 

7.           International Preschools, New York City

 

 


AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

8.           Opus 118 Harlem School of Music, New York City

 

 

DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER

 

9.           The Horizons School of Ithaca, Ithaca

 



ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION



 


 


AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

 

No. 1

 

AQUINAS INSTITUTE OF ROCHESTER

 

Rochester, Monroe County

 

This corporation was incorporated by Special Act of the Legislature on March 16, 1922 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 133 of the Laws of 1922.   Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on February 24, 1977, March 18, 1994 and November 3, 1995.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to authorize the corporation to operate a grade seven through twelve secondary school, thereby adding authority to operate grades seven and eight.  The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 


 

No. 2

 

MAPLEBROOK SCHOOL

 

Amenia, Dutchess County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 30, 1951 to operate an elementary school.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on December 21, 1956 and was made absolute on November 20, 1959.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to restate the corporate purpose as follows: The purpose for which the corporation is formed is to maintain and conduct an un-graded kindergarten, and a grades one through twelve school for children with and without disabilities from five to twenty-one years of age; to provide career, vocational and work experience programs for children with disabilities; and, to establish, maintain and operate day care centers in Dutchess County provided that no center will be operated without the approval of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.  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 amendments thereof or extensions thereof does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID.  The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 

 

No. 3

 

STEP BY STEP DEVELOPMENT CENTER

 

Brooklyn, Kings County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 21, 1992 to establish and operate a home-based preschool for children from birth to five years of age with emotionally and/or physically handicapping conditions and/or learning disabilities, and to provide related services.   Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on April 24, 1996 and, as so amended, was made absolute.  Such absolute charter was provisionally granted an amendment to operate a kindergarten and grades one through twelve school for disabled and non-disabled children by Regents action on July 14, 2000.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to request the that provisional amendment be further extended.  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 amendments thereof or extensions thereof does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID.   The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be provisionally extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation to continue its operation of a kindergarten and grades one through twelve school for disabled and non-disabled children. 

 

 


PROVISIONAL CHARTERS

 

 

No. 4

 

BRIGHT STAR ACADEMY

 

Oceanside, Nassau County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish, operate and maintain a toddler program for children from eighteen to thirty-five months of age, a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a kindergarten for five year olds and day care centers in Nassau County, provided that no center will be established without the approval of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.  The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.

 

 

 

 

 

No. 5

 

CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WEST BUFFALO

 

Buffalo, Erie County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a membership corporation to operate a pre-kindergarten, a kindergarten, and a grades 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. 6

 

THE GATEWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

New York City, New York County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish, operate and maintain a school for students between the ages of ten and fourteen which shall provide a middle school curriculum for pupils of estimated normal intellectual potential whose classroom functioning has indicated learning or language disorders and who require small group instruction and special education strategies in order to make appropriate educational gains; to provide access to a general education curriculum which will enable students to meet learning standards in a setting providing accommodations and strategies to facilitate learning; and to offer after school and enrichment activities to students with learning or language disorders. 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.

 

 

EXTENSION  OF CHARTER

 

 

No. 7

 

INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOLS

 

New York City, New York County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 11, 1998 to operate a preschool, kindergarten and a day care center.   Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents on March 23, 2004 and consolidated with International Play Groups, Inc. a membership corporation on the same date.  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.

 


 

 

 

AMENDMENT  OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

 

No.  8

 

OPUS 118 HARLEM SCHOOL OF MUSIC

 

New York City, New York County

 

A certificate of incorporation was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 18, 1991 under the corporate name “Opus 118 Music Center” to operate music programs for students in the public schools in the East Harlem area of New York City.  Such certificate of incorporation was amended by Regents action on February 23, 2004 to include a name change to “Opus 118 Harlem Center for Strings” and on March 15, 2005 to include a name change to “Opus 118 Harlem School of Music.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to restate the corporate purposes to read: “To establish, operate, conduct and maintain and promote programs offering music instruction.”  The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the certificate of incorporation be amended accordingly.

 

 

DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER

 



 

No. 9

 

THE HORIZONS SCHOOL OF ITHACA

 

Ithaca, Tompkins County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 26, 1992 to operate a school.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on March 17, 1995 and April 21, 1998.  Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents action on February 11, 2003.  The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter due to the school is no longer in operation and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid.  The trustees request Regents’ approval to store the student records at the Ithaca City School District.  The trustees request Regents approval of the distribution of the remaining assets of the corporation to the Day Care & Child Development Council of Tompkins County, Inc., the Greater Ithaca Activities Center, the Tompkins County Friends of the Library Book Sale, the Salvation Army, the Ithaca City School District, the Lansing School District, and the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES GED Program.  The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter of The Horizons School of Ithaca be dissolved, that its records be stored at the Ithaca City School District and that its assets be distributed to the Day Care & Child Development Council of Tompkins County, Inc., the Greater Ithaca Activities Center, the Tompkins County Friends of the Library Book Sale, the Salvation Army, the Ithaca City School District, the Lansing School District, and the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES GED Program.




Regents Meeting




                                                                                                                               May 19-20, 2008



 


 



             




CHARTERS                               




             



                                   


                                                               



 



HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 


 

      AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

  • Long Island University, Brookville
  • St. John Fisher College, Pittsford

 

 

     PROVISIONAL CHARTERS

 

    3.       The Institute of the Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society, New York City

    4.       New York Studio School, New York City

   

 

    ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION

 

     5.      New York Studio School and New York Studio School of Drawing Painting and           Sculpture, Inc., New York City


 


 

 

 

     


III.          HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 

 

AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

No. 1

 

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

 

Brookville, Nassau County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents  on December 9, 1926 to operate a college of liberal arts and science. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on February 19, 1931.  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on November 16, 1939 and merged with The First Institute of Podiatry.  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on July 23, 1943, March 26, 1952, June 25, 1954, June 26, 1959, September 29, 1961, May 24, 1963, June 24, 1966, November 15, 1973, July 1, 1976, October 29, 1976, October 19, 1978, on March 22, 1979 consolidated with the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; May 22, 1981, on September 21, 1984 to restate the charter in its entirety; July 27, 1990, September 24, 1993,  February 3, 1995,  June 6, 1995, September 13, 2002, October 4, 2002 and May 18, 2004.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the University to confer the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed. D.).  The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 

 

No. 2

 

ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE

 

Pittsford, Monroe County

 

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents  on April 27, 1951.  Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on May 23, 1952.  Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on March 25, 1955.  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on April 25, 1958, September 25, 1980, February 25, 1983, June 26, 1992, September 18, 1992, July 16, 1999 and March 21, 2006.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to authorize the corporation to establish a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and to confer the degree of  Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.).  The Office of Professions recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 

 

 

 

                     

PROVISIONAL CHARTERS

 

 

No. 3

 

THE INSTITUTE OF THE POSTGRADUATE PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY

 

New York City, New York County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to conduct and supervise, either alone or in conjunction with others or through the acceptance or donation of funds or the receiving or granting assistance to others, all manner of study and research with respect to the human mind and health particularly in those fields of psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, psychotherapy, mental health, psychology, social work, and sociology; to promulgate, foster, and promote high standards of training, practice and research in psychoanalysis and to increase the knowledge and competency of qualified practitioners; to study, investigate, and analyze existing methods of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to determine their value, to coordinate and appraise all data and disseminate it to the profession and the public; to sponsor and promote professional and public meetings, lectures and conferences for the exchange of ideas and information about treatment and other matters related to the fields described above; to offer under professional guidance a comprehensive curriculum for the purpose of providing an educational opportunity to obtain extended exposure to psychotherapeutic approaches and treatment innovations to all licensed mental health professionals; and to offer courses, workshops and symposia to the general public who may have an interest in mental health.  The Office of the Professions recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.

 

 

No. 4

 

NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL

 

New York City, New York County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a school for the teaching of painting, drawing and sculpture, and all the branches of the plastic and graphic arts; to provide specialist and advanced level art instruction and ancillary community and professional support programming; to promote the public’s knowledge and understanding of art and artists; offer credit-bearing courses leading to the awarding of Master of Fine Arts degree.  The Office of the Higher Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.

 

 

ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION

 

 

No. 5

 

NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL AND NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL OF DRAWING PAINTING AND SCULPTURE, INC.    

 

New York City, New York 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 New York Studio School and New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, Inc.  The New York Studio School has petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter.  The New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on June 25, 1964.  Upon the effective date of the consolidation of New York Studio School and New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, Inc.  New York Studio School will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations.  The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to New York Studio School.  The Office of Higher Education recommends that an order of consolidation of New York Studio School and New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, Inc., be granted, forming New York Studio School.