Meeting of the Board of Regents | April 2003
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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 Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education Higher and Professional Education |
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TITLE OF ITEM: |
Summary recommendations with respect to charter applications |
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DATE OF SUBMISSION: |
March 31, 2003 |
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PROPOSED HANDLING: |
Approval |
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RATIONALE FOR ITEM: |
Granting of charter applications pursuant to statutory authority |
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STRATEGIC GOAL: |
Goal 2 |
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AUTHORIZATION(S): |
SUMMARY:
Attached are summary recommendations with respect to charter applications. A total of 24 charter actions are recommended involving 24 institutions, including 2 museums, 5 libraries, 12 nonpublic schools, 3 chartered postsecondary institutions, 1 education corporation 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
HILLVIEW FREE LIBRARY
Diamond Point, Warren County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 19, 1901 to operate a public library to serve the area in Warren County bounded on the north by Trout Lake Road, on the west by East Schroon River Road, on the south by Diamond Point Road and on the east by Lake George. 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). Janet M. Welch and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
ROCKVILLE CENTRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hempstead, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 5, 1894 to operate a public library to serve Union Free School District 21 in the Town of Hempstead. Such provisional charter was made absolute on December 15, 1898. Such absolute charter was amended on March 29, 1963. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the terms of the elected trustees from five years to three years and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code �501(c)(3). Janet M. Welch and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
THE MUSEUM OF WOMEN - THE LEADERSHIP CENTER
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 17, 1999 to operate a museum to honor and promote women�s contributions. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to "The Museum of Women�s History and The Leadership Center." Clifford A. Siegfried, David W. Palmquist and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 4
ALFRED BOX OF BOOKS LIBRARY
Alfred, Allegany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to operate a town association library to serve the residents of the town of Alfred, county of Allegany. Janet M. Welch and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 5
ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Elwood, Suffolk County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to operate a school district public library to serve the residents of Elwood Union Free School District in the town of Huntington. Janet M. Welch and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 6
HYDE PARK FREE LIBRARY
Hyde Park, Dutchess County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to operate a special district public library, in accordance with Chapter 97 of the Laws of 2001, to serve the residents of the town of Hyde Park, county of Dutchess, state of New York. Janet M. Welch and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 7
THE THEATRE MUSEUM
New York City, New York 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 theatre in New York; 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; and to promote and support historical research and scholarship, issue publications in all formats, and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public. Clifford A. Siegfried, David W. Palmquist and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
No. 8
THE FIRST BATTLE REVIVAL ALLIANCE
Brooklyn, Kings County
A certificate of incorporation was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 27, 1990 to study the Battle of Long Island and other events involving Brooklyn and other boroughs of New York City, during the American Revolution. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to change the corporate name to "Old Stone House of Brooklyn," and to change the address of the corporation to P.O. Box 105613, Brooklyn, New York 11215-0613. Clifford A. Siegfried, David W. Palmquist and the Office of Cultural Education recommend that the certificate of incorporation be amended accordingly.
Regents Meeting
April 28 and 29, 2003
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. Hillview Free Library, Diamond Point
2. Rockville Centre Public Library, Hempstead
3. The Museum of Women � The Leadership Center, New York City
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
4. Alfred Box of Books Library, Alfred
5. Elwood Public Library, Elwood
6. Hyde Park Free Library, Hyde Park
7. The Theatre Museum, New York City
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
8. The First Battle Revival Alliance, Brooklyn
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTERS
No. 1
METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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 "St. Michael�s Montessori School" on March 31, 1967 to operate a nursery-kindergarten school employing Montessori principles. Such provisional charter was amended by action of the Board of Regents on November 17, 1989 to authorize the school to also operate a grade one through six program and, as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was amended on July 19, 1996 to change the corporate name to "Metropolitan Montessori School," and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be made absolute.
No. 2
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY
Syosset, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 4, 2000 to operate a grade nine through twelve secondary school. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be made absolute.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER
No. 3
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Altamont, Albany County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name "The Early Childhood School" on July 31, 1981 to establish a nursery and kindergarten school for children with handicapping conditions from three through six years of age. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on February 22,1985 and was amended to change the corporate name to "Early Childhood Education Center" and, as so amended, extended by Regents action on November 18, 1988 subsequent to an order by Regents action consolidating the School with the Early Childhood Education Center, a not-for-profit corporation. Such charter of the consolidated corporation was extended by Regents action on December 21, 1990 and amended by Regents action on July 22, 1994 and, as so amended, made absolute. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to authorize the corporation to also operate at 215 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York 12205; 3736 NY Route 43, West Sand Lake, New York 12196; and Pinebush Elementary School, Carman Road, Schenectady, New York 12303. 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 amendment does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 4
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
New York City, New York County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to provide educational services to children who have been identified as having a disability, or who are considered "at risk," between the ages of three and six, within New York City and to establish and operate day care centers. These educational services shall include special classes in an integrated setting, multidisciplinary evaluation services and Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to �460-a of the Social Services Law. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 5
ROSA LEE YOUNG CHILDHOOD CENTER
Rockville Centre, Nassau County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and operate day care centers for children in Nassau County, New York; a center-based preschool for children from birth to three years of age; a toddler program for children from eighteen months to three years of age; a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age and a kindergarten; an after-school program for children from five to eleven years of age; and a summer program for children from birth to eleven years of age. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to �460-a of the Social Services Law. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
No. 6
ARCHANGEL SCHOOL
Rochester, Monroe County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 18, 1992 to operate a kindergarten and a grade one through six elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on April 24, 1996 to authorize the corporation to also operate a grade seven through twelve secondary school and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate address to 4100 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, New York 14606 and, as so amended, for an extension of the provisional charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be amended and, as so amended, be extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to get all the authorized grades operational and to demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 7
BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name "Tolerance Academy of America" on November 6, 1998 to operate a kindergarten and a grade one through twelve elementary and secondary school. Such provisional charter was amended by action of the Board of Regents on July 16, 1999 to change the corporate name to "Brooklyn Amity School" and extended by Regents action on February 8, 2000. The board of trustees has applied for an extension to the provisional charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 8
EMPIRE STATE ACADEMY
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 8, 2000 to operate a day care center, a kindergarten and a grade one through twelve elementary and secondary school. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to delete authority to operate a day care center; to add authority for the corporation to operate playgroups for children from three to six years of age; to specify that the school is being operated at 425 East 9th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11219 and, as so amended, for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to �460-a of the Social Services Law. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to get all the authorized grades operational and to demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 9
LOVE OF LEARNING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Huntington Station, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 8, 2000 to operate a nursery school, a kindergarten and a grade one through six elementary school. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to authorize the corporation to also operate at St. Lawrence of Canterbury Church, 655 Old Country Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 and, as so amended, for an extension of the provisional charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be amended and, as so amended, be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to get all the authorized grades operational and to demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 10
MSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Roosevelt, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 6, 2001 to operate a nursery school for preschool children; a kindergarten and a grade one through three elementary school. The board of trustees has applied for an extension of the provisional charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 11
NORTHERN LIGHTS SCHOOL
Wilmington, Essex County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 29, 1997 to operate a nursery school, a kindergarten and a grade one through eight elementary school. Such provisional charter was extended by action of the Board of Regents on June 13, 2000. The board of trustees has applied for an extension to the provisional charter. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend 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.
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
No. 12
ROSA LEE YOUNG CHILDHOOD CENTER and ROSA LEE YOUNG CHILDHOOD CENTER, INC.
Rockville Centre, Nassau 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 Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center and Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Inc. Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center has petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Inc. was incorporated under �402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on November 6, 1972. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center and Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Inc., Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has consented to this action pursuant to �460-a of the Social Services Law. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that an order of consolidation of Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center and Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Inc., be granted, forming Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center.
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER
No. 13
ETNA NURSERY SCHOOL
Freeville, Tompkins County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 22, 1975 to operate a nursery school for children of northeastern Tompkins County. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on April 27, 1979. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter because the corporation has had declining enrollment making it difficult to meet expenses and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval for the distribution of the remaining assets to The Day Care and Child Development Council of Tompkins County, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the Department of State on June 23, 1972. Thomas E. Hogan and the Office of Nonpublic School Services recommend that the absolute charter of Etna Nursery School be dissolved and that its assets be distributed to The Day Care and Child Development Council of Tompkins County, Inc.
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Regents Meeting
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April 28 and 29,2003
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CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTERS
1. Metropolitan Montessori School, New York City
2. Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Syosset
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER
3. Early Childhood Education Center, Altamont
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
4. Community Educational Services, New York City
5. Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Rockville Centre
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
6. Archangel School, Rochester
7. Brooklyn Amity School, Brooklyn
8. Empire State Academy, Brooklyn
9. Love of Learning Montessori School, Huntington Station
10. MSUP Elementary School, Roosevelt
11. Northern Lights School, Wilmington
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
12. Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center and Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, Inc., Rockville Centre
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER
13. Etna Nursery School, Freeville
lll. HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
MOLLOY COLLEGE
Rockville Centre, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name "Molloy Catholic College for Women" on January 28, 1955 to operate a college for the education of young women with liberal arts and science programs. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on January 28, 1960. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 24, 1965, on February 26, 1971 to change the corporate name to "Molloy College" and to make the college co-educational, on May 28, 1976, on May 25, 1984, on December 16, 1988 and on July 17, 1998. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the University to confer the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Johanna Duncan-Poitier and the Office of Higher Education recommend that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF CHINESE MEDICINE
Mineola, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 7, 1996 to operate an institution of higher learning to provide opportunities for students to learn acupuncture, herbology and other areas of Oriental medicine and to train students to become licensed acupuncturists and practitioners of Oriental medicine. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on March 11, 1997 and was made absolute by Regents action on November 9, 2001. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the University to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.). Johanna Duncan-Poitier and the Office of the Professions recommend that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
TOURO COLLEGE
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 26, 1970 to operate a four-year college with liberal arts programs with an emphasis on the relevance of the Jewish heritage to the general culture of Western civilization. Such provisional charter was amended on April 11, 1973, June 28, 1974 and June 27, 1975 and was consolidated by Regents action on June 21, 1979 with Jewish Teachers Seminary and People�s University, a domestic corporation incorporated pursuant to Chapter 593 of the Laws of 1935 and Herzliah Hebrew Teachers Institute, Inc., which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name "Herzliah Hebrew Academy, Inc". on February 15, 1923 and amended by Regents action on February 15, 1946 to change the corporate name to "Herzliah Hebrew Institute, Inc." Such provisional charter was amended and extended numerous times, and was made absolute by Regents action on January 17, 1990. Such absolute charter was again amended by Regents action on September 19, 1997. 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 Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) at the Main Campus in Manhattan and at its Branch Campus in Huntington, New York. Johanna Duncan-Poitier and the Office of the Professions recommend that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
Regents Meeting
April 28 and 29, 2003
CHARTERS
HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. Molloy College, Rockville Centre
2. New York Institute of Chinese Medicine, Mineola
3. Touro College, New York City