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THE
STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 |
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TO: |
The Honorable the Members of the Board of Regents |
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FROM: |
Kathy A. Ahearn |
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COMMITTEE: |
Cultural
Education EMSC-VESID Higher Education and Professional Practice |
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TITLE OF
ITEM: |
Summary recommendations with respect to charter applications |
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DATE OF
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February 18, 2005 |
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PROPOSED
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Approval |
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RATIONALE FOR
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Granting of charter applications pursuant to statutory authority |
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STRATEGIC
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Goal 2 |
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AUTHORIZATION(S): |
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SUMMARY:
Attached are summary recommendations with respect to charter applications. A total of 15 charter actions are recommended involving 15 institutions, including 6 historical societies, 1 library, 5 nonpublic schools, 2 other educational corporations and 1 not-for-profit corporation.
I recommend that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
l. Cultural
Education
AMENDMENT OF
CHARTERS
No. 1
THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES
New York City, New York
County
This corporation was incorporated by Special Act of the New York State Legislature by Chapter 197 of the Laws of 1818 on April 20, 1818 under the corporate name “The Lyceum of Natural History in the City of New York” to foster continuing education in the field of the sciences. Such absolute charter was amended by Order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York on January 5, 1876 to change the corporate name to “The New York Academy of Sciences” and amended by Chapter 181 of the Laws of 1902 on March 19, 1902 and by action of the Board of Regents on December 15,1978. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to restate the corporate purposes and to change the corporate address. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
WOLCOTT CIVIC FREE
LIBRARY
Wolcott, Wayne
County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 17, 1929 to operate a free association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on October 17, 1941 and December 20, 1946 and made absolute by Regents action on December 20, 1951. 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) 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.
PROVISIONAL
CHARTERS
No. 3
THE ARTO MONACO HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Upper Jay, Essex
County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a historical society to preserve the artistic work of Arto Monaco. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 4
DEWITT PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
DeWitt, Onondaga
County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a historical society to preserve the built environment of the town of DeWitt. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 5
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN,
DELAWARE COUNTY
Margaretville, Delaware
County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a historical society. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
EXTENSION OF
CHARTERS
No. 6
THE PITTSBURG, SHAWMUT, AND NORTHERN RAILROAD
COMPANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Angelica, Allegany
County
A provisional charter was granted to this
corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 19, 1982 to operate a
historical society. The board of trustees has applied for an extension to the
provisional charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the
provisional charter be extended for five years to allow the corporation
additional time to focus on collections management as a step toward attaining
Regents registration and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements
for an absolute charter.
No. 7
SMITHVILLE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Smithville, Chenango
County
A provisional charter was granted to this
corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 23, 1978 to operate a historical
society. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on July 31,
1981, April 26, 1991 and July 17, 1998. The board of trustees has applied for an
extension to the provisional charter. The Office of Cultural Education
recommends that the provisional charter be extended for five years to allow the
corporation additional time to achieve a fully accessioned collection, duplicate
its records and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an
absolute charter.
CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION
No. 8
FRIENDS OF STONY POINT BATTLEFIELD AND LIGHTHOUSE
Stony Point, Rockland County
The board of trustees has petitioned the
Board of Regents to form a corporation to support the development of Stony Point
Battlefield State Historic Site, which is administered by the Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate Parks
Commission; to assist in fund-raising activities for the benefit of the site; to
assist site staff with educational programs for the site; and to otherwise
promote and develop the Stony Point Battlefield for the benefit of the general
public. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of
incorporation be issued.
Regents Meeting
March 14-15, 2005
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. The New York Academy of Sciences, New York City
2. Wolcott Civic Free Library, Wolcott
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
3. The Arto Monaco Historical Society, Upper Jay
4. DeWitt Preservation and Historical Society, DeWitt
5. Historical Society of the Town of Middletown, Delaware County, Margaretville
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
6. The Pittsburg, Shawmut, and Northern Railroad Company Historical Society, Angelica
7. Smithville Historical Society, Smithville
CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION
8. Friends of Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse, Stony Point
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND
CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF
CHARTERS
No. 1
THE HAGEDORN AND LITTLE VILLAGE
SCHOOL
Garden City, Nassau
County
A provisional charter was granted to this
corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 25, 1970 under the
corporate name “Little Village Nursery School” to operate a private school for
children of preschool age who are neurologically impaired, emotionally
disturbed, or mentally retarded. Such provisional charter was made absolute on
September 21, 1973. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on
February 20, 1975 to change the corporate name to “Little Village School,” to
delete reference to children of preschool age from its corporate purposes and to
provisionally authorize the school to accept children up to the age of 10 until June 30, 1978;
September 22, 1978 to make absolute the authority provisionally granted on
February 20, 1975 to accept children ages eight through ten; June 21, 1979 to
authorize the school to offer instruction in grades nursery through six, to
accept autistic and multiply handicapped children, and to establish a day
treatment center for developmentally disabled children; September 21, 1979 to
change the location of the corporation and that of its principal office and
February 11, 2003 to change the corporate name to “The Hagedorn and Little
Village School.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to
the absolute charter to change the
corporate name to “The Hagedorn Little Village School.” The Office of
Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended
accordingly.
No. 2
STATEN ISLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL,
INC.
Staten Island, Richmond
County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents as a stock corporation on June 24, 1966 to operate a nursery school and kindergarten. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on September 26, 1969. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on March 26, 1971 to add authority to also operate grades one through three. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority to also operate grades four through eight, a universal pre-kindergarten program and a summer camp; to specify that the school is also being operated at 2187 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10314 and to specify that the school continues to be operated at 500 Butler Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10309 and that such address is the corporate address. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL
CHARTERS
No. 3
EVELYN DOUGLIN CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S
SERVICES
Brooklyn, Kings
County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to provide preschool special education services including Special Education Itinerant Services (SEIS), multidisciplinary evaluation programs (MDE), Special Classes in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) for preschool students with disabilities; to operate day care centers, a nursery school, a universal pre-kindergarten program and a kindergarten. 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 this provisional charter does not constitute approval for State funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID’s Office for Special Education Services (OSES). The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to §460-a of the Social Services Law. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 4
MILESTONES CHILDREN’S
CENTER
Watertown, Jefferson
County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to provide special education and ancillary educational programs and services for pre-school and school-age children with disabilities; to provide early intervention services, special instruction and therapeutic services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families; to provide instructional and enrichment services to preschool children and their families; to provide instruction and therapeutic and clinical interventions in support of the physical, cognitive, social and behavioral development of children with disabilities; to establish day care centers; to research and design individualized and group programs to facilitate the growth, development and learning of children with disabilities and their non-disabled peers; to furnish programs and services to homebound children with disabilities; to involve parents in their children’s development; to train staff to aid in the growth, development, and learning of children with and without disabilities; and to provide information to the public. 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 this provisional charter does not constitute approval for State funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID’s Office for Special Education Services (OSES). The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to §460-a of the Social Services Law. 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 BROOKWOOD
SCHOOL
Cooperstown, Otsego
County
A provisional charter was granted to this
corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 24, 1996 to operate a nursery school, kindergarten and an
elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on
September 15, 2000 to add authority to also operate a day care and, as so
amended, extended. The board of trustees has applied for an extension to the
provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the
provisional charter be extended for 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.
ORDER OF
CONSOLIDATION
No. 6
EVELYN DOUGLIN CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES
and EVELYN DOUGLIN CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES,
INC.
Brooklyn, Kings
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 Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services and Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services, Inc. Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services has petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on July 29, 1999 with the consent of the New York State Education Department. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services and Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services, Inc., Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s 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 a consolidation does not constitute approval for State funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID’s Office for Special Education Services (OSES). The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to §460-a of the Social Services Law. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services and Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services, Inc., be granted, forming Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services.
AMENDMENT OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
No. 7
OPUS 118 HARLEM CENTER FOR
STRINGS
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 change the
corporate name to “Opus 118 Harlem Center for Strings” and to change the
corporate address. The board of
trustees has applied for an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to
change the corporate name to “Opus 118
Harlem School of Music” and to restate the corporate purposes to read: “To
establish, operate, conduct and maintain and promote programs offering
instruction in the playing of musical instruments.” The Office of
Nonpublic School Services recommends that the certificate of incorporation be
amended accordingly.
Regents Meeting
March 14 – 15, 2005
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING
EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF
CHARTERS
1. The Hagedorn and Little Village School, Garden City
2. Staten Island Montessori School, Inc., Staten Island
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
3. Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services, Brooklyn
4. Milestones Children’s Center, Watertown
EXTENSION OF
CHARTER
5. The Brookwood School, Cooperstown
ORDER OF
CONSOLIDATION
6. Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services and Evelyn Douglin Center for Children’s Services, Inc., Brooklyn
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION
7. Opus 118 Harlem Center for Strings, New York City