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Meeting of the Board of Regents | December 2009

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 8:00am

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

 

TO:

 

FROM:

Erin M. O’Grady-Parent

SUBJECT:

Charter Applications for December 2009

DATE:

December 2, 2009

STRATEGIC GOAL:

Goal 2

AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

 

 

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 19 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

December 14 - 15, 2009

 

                                                                      CHARTERS

 

CULTURAL EDUCATION

 

ABSOLUTE CHARTER

1.           Historic Brighton, Rochester

AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

  • Aurora Free Library, Aurora
  • Barker Free Library, Barker
  • Evan Mills Public Library, Evans Mills
  • Middleport Free Library, Middleport
  • Palisades Free Library, Palisades
  • Pulteney Free Library, Pulteney
  • Ramapo Catskill Library System, Middletown
  • Women’s Round Lake Improvement Society, Round Lake

             

PROVISIONAL CHARTER

 

  • Blues Archives Project, West Genesee

 

EXTENION OF CHARTER

 

  • Hampton Bays Historical & Preservation Society, Hampton Bays

 

DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER

 

  • B-52 Mohawk Valley Museum, Rome

 

APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AS AN AUTHORIZED FOREIGN EDUCATION CORPORATION UNDER EDUCATION LAW AND THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW

13.         Classical American Homes Preservation Trust, New York City

 


Regents Meeting

December 14 - 15, 2009

 

l. CULTURAL EDUCATION

 

 

ABSOLUTE CHARTER

No.  1

HISTORIC BRIGHTON

Rochester, Monroe County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 24, 2001.  The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.

 

AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS

 

No.  2

AURORA FREE LIBRARY

Aurora, Cayuga County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 31, 1981 to operate a library.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on February 20, 1987 and April 29, 1992, and made absolute on December 20, 1996.  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 Ledyard, to specify the trustees term length to be three years, 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

BARKER FREE LIBRARY

Barker, Niagara County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 17, 1939 to operate a library.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on March 16, 1945, October 20, 1950, December 16, 1955, February 28, 1958, and April 27, 1962, and made absolute 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 Town of Somerset, 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.  4

EVAN MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Evans Mills, Jefferson County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 23, 1956 to operate a library.  Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on January 25, 1962.  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 Evans Mills, 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.  5

MIDDLEPORT FREE LIBRARY

Middleport, Niagara County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 19, 1929 to operate a library.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on December 20, 1940, and made absolute on April 18, 1947.  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 Middleport, 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.  6

PALISADES FREE LIBRARY

Palisades, Rockland County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 15, 1944 to operate a library.  Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on October 21, 1949.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter 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.  7

PULTENEY FREE LIBRARY

Pulteney, Steuben County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 3, 1924 to operate a library.  Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 19, 1941, December 20, 1946, January 25, 1952, November 16, 1956, April 27, 1962, and June 24, 1966, and was made absolute on June 23, 1972.  Such absolute chanter was amended by Regents action on February 23, 2004.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than nine.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

No.  8

RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM

Middletown, Orange County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 18, 1959 to operate a library system.  Such provisional charter made absolute on June 25, 1965.  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on June 27, 1975 and September 16, 2008.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add the following language:  “The Ramapo Catskill Library System is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code.”  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

No.  9

WOMEN’S ROUND LAKE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY

Round Lake, Saratoga County

An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 20, 1900 to operate a library.  Such absolute charter was made amended by Regents action on December 17, 1976.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than eleven, 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 CHARTER

No.  10

BLUES ARCHIVES PROJECT

West Genesee, Onondaga County

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote history and original historical research; to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of blues music and its cultural significance; to collect, own, hold, preserve, research, catalog, display, and make available for study appropriate cultural and historical artifacts so as to chronicle the development of blues music over the last 100 years; to educate people regarding the past and present of blues music;

To gather and retain oral histories to acknowledge pioneers of the Central New York Blues Community; to study and share historical objects through educational programs to promote an increased awareness in blues music; to share the community’s blues history in public meetings, exhibits, publications, and any other means deemed appropriate, with a focus on educating young people; to promote awareness of the study and preservation of historic recordings of Blues Music through music workshops and community events that showcase blues music; 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.  11

HAMPTON BAYS HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Hampton Bays, Suffolk County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 21, 1995 to operate a historical and preservation society.  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 CHARTER

No. 12

B-52 MOHAWK VALLEY MUSEUM

Rome, Oneida County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 19, 1996 to operate a museum.  The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation has no means to raise funds necessary to form and operate as a museum.  The trustees request Regents approval of the distribution of the remaining assets of the corporation to the Rome Historical Society.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter of the B-52 Mohawk Valley Museum be dissolved and that its assets be distributed to the Rome Historical Society.

 

APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AS AN AUTHORIZED FOREIGN EDUCATION CORPORATION UNDER EDUCATION LAW AND THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW

No. 13

CLASSICAL AMERICAN HOMES PRESERVATION TRUST

New York City, New York County

The directors of Classical American Homes Preservation Trust, a North Carolina not-for-profit corporation have petitioned the Board of Regents for consent to file an application for authority to operate in New York State as an authorized foreign education corporation pursuant to Education Law §216-a(3).  The corporation owns and maintains historic properties, including the George F. Baker houses in New York City, as historic house museums open to the public.  The activities the corporation seeks to conduct in New York State include acquiring, preserving, and making accessible to the public personal and real property and developing educational programs and activities, to promote knowledge of and appreciation for the history, art, architecture and natural resources of the United States.  The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such application for authority be granted.


Regents Meeting

December 14 - 15, 2009

 

CHARTERS

 

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

             

AMENDMENT OF CHARTER

1.           The New School of Syracuse, Syracuse

AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTERS

 

  • St. John Christian Academy, Buffalo
  • Shawangunk Ridge School, New Paltz

 

PROVISIONAL CHARTER

 

  • Queens Paideia School, Long Island City

 

EXTENSION OF CHARTER

5.           Ryken Educational Center, Brooklyn


Regents Meeting

December 14 - 15, 2009

 
 
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

 

AMENDMENT OF CHARTER

No. 1

THE NEW SCHOOL OF SYRACUSE

Syracuse, Onondaga County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Syracuse Institute for Enabling Education” by action of the Board of Regents on January 24, 1973 to operate a grades K-6 elementary school.  Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents action on December 16, 1977 and further extended on April 23, 1982, and amended and made absolute by Regents action on June 20, 1986.  Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on April 26, 1991 to change the corporate name to “The New School of Syracuse.”  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify that the corporation has relocated to 5205 Jamesville Road, DeWitt, New York 13214.  The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.

 

AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTERS

No. 2

ST. JOHN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Buffalo, Erie County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 25, 1993 to operate a nursery school, a kindergarten, and a grade one through twelve school.  Such provisional charter was amended and extended on July 26, 2006.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment and extension of the provisional charter:

 

  • To specify that the school and corporation have relocated to 184 Goodell Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; and
  • To add authority for the corporation to also provide services to persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities under the Waiver Program of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

 

 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

SHAWANGUNK RIDGE SCHOOL

New Paltz, Ulster County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 18, 2002 to operate a nursery school, kindergarten, grade one through six elementary school, and grade seven through twelve secondary school.  The provisional charter was amended on February 23, 2004 to change the corporate name to “Shawangunk Ridge School.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment and extension of the provisional charter.  The amendments are:

 

  • To change the name to “The Ridge School;”
  • To specify that the school and corporation have relocated to 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, New York 12538; and,
  • To restate the corporate purpose in its entirety to specify that the corporation will maintain and operate a kindergarten for five year olds with and without disabilities, a grade one through six elementary school serving students with and without disabilities, and a grade seven through twelve secondary school serving students with and without disabilities.

 

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 CHARTER

No. 4

QUEENS PAIDEIA SCHOOL          

Long Island City, Queens County

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten and 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.

 

EXTENSION OF CHARTER

No. 5

THE RYKEN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Brooklyn, Kings County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 10, 2004 to operate a grade nine through twelve secondary school for students with disabilities. The Ryken Educational Center, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation was consolidated into The Ryken Educational Center on September 10, 2004.  The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension of the provisional charter.  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 the 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 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.

 


                                                                                                                              Regents Meeting

                                                                                                                              December 14 - 15, 2009

 

 

             

CHARTERS                               

             

                                   

                                                               

HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

AMENDMENT OF CHARTER

 

  • Trocaire College, Buffalo


 

Regents Meeting

                                                                                                                              December 14 - 15, 2009

III.          HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

AMENDMENT OF CHARTER

 

No. 1

TROCAIRE COLLEGE

Buffalo, Erie County

A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Sancta Maria Junior College” on June 27, 1958 to operate a junior college; amended on May 21, 1964 to include a name change to “Sancta Maria College;” extended on June 24, 1966; amended December 16, 1966 to change the corporate name to “Trocaire College;” amended and extended on September 26, 1969; and made absolute on January 26, 1972.  Such absolute charter was last amended by Regents action on February 12, 2007.  The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to operate as a corporation with members to consist of one representative of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, a Maryland non-stock, non profit corporation, and four Sisters of Mercy selected from among the Sisters of Mercy serving on the board of trustees; and to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.).  The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended to provide for such membership, and 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 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.