Meeting of the Board of Regents | March 2003

Monday, March 10, 2003 - 11:00pm

SUMMARY OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Held at the State Education Building

Albany, New York

February 10 and 11, 2003

David Johnson, Secretary

Board of Regents

THE BOARD OF REGENTS

The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York held an executive session on Tuesday, February 11, 7:30 a.m. and held two public sessions on Monday, February 10, 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday, February 11, 10:50 a.m. pursuant to a call duly sent to each Regent.

MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Monday, February 10

Board Members in Attendance:

Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor

Diane McGivern

James C. Dawson

Robert M. Johnson

Anthony S. Bottar

Merryl H. Tisch

Geraldine D. Chapey

Arnold B. Gardner

Harry Phillips, 3^rd

Joseph E. Bowman, Jr.

Judith O. Rubin

James R. Tallon, Jr.

Also present were the President of The University and Commissioner of Education, Richard P. Mills, the Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Kathy A. Ahearn, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, David Johnson. Vice Chancellor Adelaide L. Sanford, and Regents Saul B. Cohen, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, and Milton L. Cofield were absent and excused.

Chancellor Bennett called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

ACTION ITEMS

Executive Session Motion

MOVED, that the Board of Regents convene in Executive Session on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel actions.

Motion by: Regent Diane McGivern

Seconded by: Regent Arnold B. Gardner

Action: Motion carried unanimously

State Education Department January 2003 Fiscal Report

BR (A) 4

The Board received for review and action the January 2003 Fiscal Report. A Variance Report was also included, reflecting the cost of the use of temporary agency staff in the High School Equivalency (GED) office.

All revenue accounts are in balance, allowing for normal reimbursement delays and the planned use of prior year balances.

MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the January 2003 State Education Department Fiscal Report.

Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson

Seconded by: Regent Harry Phillips, 3^rd

Action: Motion carried unanimously

DISCUSSION ITEM

Commissioner's Monthly Report

The Commissioner's written report focused on 12 subject areas: Learning English, meeting the standards; a framework for the next State Plan for Higher Education; policy statement on middle level education; Regents strategy on technology; advocating for libraries; advocating for State Aid; call to teaching forums; public television funding; State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation; revised IEP regulations; Federal update; and, second phase of the State Museum's World Trade Center exhibitions.

Discussions on the report focused on the development of an advocacy plan in response to the 2003-2004 Executive Budget Proposal.

MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Tuesday, February 11

Board Members in Attendance:

Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor

Adelaide L. Sanford, Vice Chancellor

James C. Dawson

Robert M. Johnson

Anthony S. Bottar

Merryl H. Tisch

Geraldine D. Chapey

Arnold B. Gardner

Harry Phillips, 3^rd

Joseph E. Bowman, Jr.

Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez

Judith O. Rubin

James R. Tallon, Jr.

Milton L. Cofield

Also present were the President of The University and Commissioner of Education, Richard P. Mills, the Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Kathy A. Ahearn, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, David Johnson. Regents Diane McGivern and Saul B. Cohen were absent and excused.

Chancellor Bennett called the meeting to order at 10:50 a.m.

ACTION ITEMS

Summary of the January Meeting

BR (A) 2

MOVED, that the Summary of the January 2003 Meeting of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York be approved.

Motion by:Regent Anthony S. Bottar

Seconded by:Regent Arnold B. Gardner

Action: Motion carried unanimously

Appointment to the Position of Executive Secretary, State Board for Social Work and Mental Health Practitioners

BR EXS (A) 1

MOVED, that the appointment of David Hamilton as Executive Secretary to the State Boards for Social Work and Mental Health Practitioners is approved, effective March 1, 2003.

Motion by: Regent Robert M. Johnson

Seconded by:Regent Anthony S. Bottar

Action: Motion carried unanimously

Appointment to the Position of Executive Secretary, State Board for Chiropractic

BR EXS (A) 2

MOVED, that the appointment of Cynthia Laks as Executive Secretary to the State Board for Chiropractic is approved, effective March 1, 2003.

Motion by:Regent Robert M. Johnson

Seconded by:Regent Milton L. Cofield

Action: Motion carried unanimously

Recommendations of the Committee on Quality

Regent Robert M. Johnson, Chair of the Committee on Quality, presented recommendations of the Committee regarding the scheduling of regional Board meetings and concurrent committee meetings.

MOVED, that the Board reduce from three to two regional meetings annually, those meetings initially to be scheduled in April and October beginning in October 2003. In lieu of an evening forum, more targeted meetings will be planned with local constituent organizations.

Motion by: Regent Robert M. Johnson

Seconded by: Regent Anthony S. Bottar

Action: Motion carried unanimously

MOVED, that the Board approve on a six-month trial basis that the monthly meeting schedule have all committees except Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education meeting concurrently with another committee and that a multi-month plan be developed to schedule speakers, consistent with the priorities of the 24 month plan.

Motion by: Regent Robert M. Johnson

Seconded by:Regent Harry Phillips, 3rd

Action: Motion carried unanimously

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Technology Strategy

The Board discussed a draft document, "Strategic Objectives for Technology," at the December 2002 meeting. The listed objectives state that the State Education Department will use technology to: collect and disseminate information and provide services over the internet; integrate core information about the performance of The University of the State of New York (USNY) institutions and the customers they serve; provide leadership and support for the use of technology and the management of data by USNY; and, build a reliable, flexible and secure technology infrastructure that supports the Department's work.

Each of the objectives has been tied to the six Regents Goals and each Goal includes a set of "Desired Results."

Following discussion, which included several suggested amendments by members of the Board, it was agreed that a revised document would be submitted to the Board in March for action.

Report of Activities - Regents Subcommittee on Audits

BR (D) 2

Regent Geraldine D. Chapey, Chair of the Subcommittee on Audits, provided an update on the activities of the Subcommittee. The presentation focused on five themes: the role of the Subcommittee; nature of audits reviewed; audits reviewed; other initiatives, including Statement of the Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member and activities related to fiscal stress in school districts; and, connecting with other committees and subcommittees of the Board.

State Aid Advocacy

Regent James R. Tallon, Jr., Co-Chair of the State Aid Advocacy Work Group, provided an overview of the strategy developed by the Work Group to assist Board members in conveying to the Executive and members of the Legislature the Board's message related to State Aid to the public schools and other educational issues of significant concern.

Update on Leadership Initiatives

Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Deputy Commissioner for Higher and Professional Education, provided an update on leadership initiatives, having conducted three public forums in January attended by more than 200 interested individuals in Albany, Buffalo and New York City.

The forum participants were generally supportive of the direction of the preliminary draft regulations. A number of issues of concern that received significant comment include: focus the field experience on the attainment of competencies and not a set number of weeks; part-time/full-time internships should be paid; clearer language is required regarding requirements for collaboration; some dissent on allowing non-educators the opportunity to assume school district leadership positions; include greater emphasis on ethics and ethical decision-making in the regulations; and, concerns regarding the assessment of accountability.

The Board is scheduled to continue its discussion of the draft regulations in June and vote on final regulations in July.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

MOVED, that the reports from the Regents Standing Committees be approved as submitted.

Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson

Seconded by: Regent Joseph E. Bowman, Jr.

Action: Motion carried unanimously (Regents Robert M. Johnson and

James R. Tallon, Jr. absent from vote)

REGENTS COMMITTEE ON VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Regent Merryl H. Tisch, Chair of the Committee on Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, presented on behalf of the Committee the following written report.

Your Committee on Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities held its scheduled meeting on February 10, 2003. All members were present except Regents Cohen and Cofield who were absent and excused. Chancellor Bennett and Regent Gardner also attended.

ACTION ITEMS

Your Committee recommends that a new paragraph (11) be added to subdivision (b) of section 200.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner; that paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of section 200.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner be repealed and that a new paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of section 200.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner be added; and that a new paragraph (6) be added to subdivision (e) of section 200.16 as submitted, effective February 18, 2003, as an emergency action upon a finding by the Board of Regents that such action is necessary for the preservation of the general welfare in order to ensure compliance of the State and local educational agencies with Chapter 408 of the Laws of 2002 by its effective date. (VESID (A) 2)
Your Committee recommends approval of the Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services, effective July 1, 2003, as submitted. (VESID (A) 1)

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Your Committee discussed the proposed amendment of sections 200.1, 200.4, 200.16 and 201.10 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to align State regulations consistent with Part 300 of the Code of Federal Regulations relating to the definition of mediator and to make technical corrections to the definition of independent educational evaluations, the contents of the individualized education program for preschool students and to certain cross citations. (VESID (D) 1.1)
Your Committee discussed the proposed amendment of sections 247.1, 247.2, 247.3 and 247.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to conform State regulations pertaining to the Department�s operation of the vocational rehabilitation program to recent amendments to the Federal vocational rehabilitation regulations governing that program, and to make certain technical corrections. (VESID (D) 2)
Your Committee discussed the portion of the proposed 2003-04 Executive Budget related to services for individuals with disabilities. (Oral)
Your Committee discussed the proposed 24-month calendar of key Regents policy decisions and policy reviews related to services for individuals with disabilities. (BR (D) 1)

REGENTS COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Your Committee on Higher and Professional Education held its scheduled meeting on February 10, 2003. All members were present, with the exception of Regents Cohen, Sanford and Cofield.

ACTION ITEMS

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve the Report of the Committee on the Professions Regarding Licensing Petitions. [HP (CA) 1]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve an amendment to the absolute charter of Medaille College to (1) add authority for the corporation to confer, at its main campus and its branch campus at Amherst, the honorary degrees of Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), and Doctor of Laws (LL.D.); (2) add authority to confer, at its branch campus at Brighton, the honorary degrees of Doctor of Pedagogy (Pd.D.), Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.), Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), and Doctor of Laws (LL.D.); and (3) add authority for the College to establish a branch campus in the Greater Toronto Area , GTA, Ontario, Canada and to confer thereat the degrees of Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.), and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and the honorary degrees of Doctor of Pedagogy (Pd.D.), Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.), Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) and Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.). [BR (A) 1]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve an amendment to the absolute charter of Northeastern Seminary to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). [BR (A) 1]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve an amendment to the absolute charter of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary to increase the maximum number of trustees from 25 to 50. [BR (A) 1]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents authorize the State University of New York Board of Trustees, effective February 11, 2003, to confer the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) on students successfully completing registered programs at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse. [HP (CA) 3]

Appointments of Members to the State Boards for the Professions

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve the following appointments:

State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition � appoint Barbara K. Gordon (Potsdam) and Jaya T. Venkatraman (Tonawanda) each for a term beginning March 1, 2003 and ending February 29, 2008. [HP (CA) 2]

State Board for Nursing � appoint Margaret B. Walker (Canandaigua) and James R. Orcutt (Ithaca) each for a term beginning March 1, 2003 and ending February 29, 2008. [HP (CA) 2]

State Board for Physical Therapy � appoint Hsienhua Tan (New York City) for a term beginning March 1, 2003 and ending February 29, 2008. [HP (CA) 2]

Conferral of Degrees

Your Committee recommends that the Regents confer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree on 160 candidates and the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree on 85 candidates who have successfully completed the programs of Katharine Gibbs School � New York City. [HP (CA) 6]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents confer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree on 30 candidates and the Certificate on 38 candidates who have successfully completed the programs of Mildred Elley. [HP (CA) 6]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents confer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree on 4 candidates and the Associate in Applied Science degree on 2 candidates who have successfully completed the programs of Olean Business Institute. [HP (CA) 6]

Master Plan Amendments

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve an amendment to the master plan of Elmira Business Institute, Elmira, effective February 11, 2003, authorizing the Institute to establish a branch campus in Vestal, New York. This amendment will be effective until February 29, 2004, unless the Department registers the programs of the branch prior to that date, in which case the master plan amendment will be without term. [HP (CA) 5]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve an amendment to the master plan of Katharine Gibbs School-Melville, Melville, effective February 11, 2003, authorizing the School to offer an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in criminal justice. The amendment will be effective until February 29, 2004, unless the Department registers the program prior to that date, in which case the master plan amendment will be without term. [HP (CA) 5]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve an amendment to the master plan of Northeastern Seminary, Rochester, effective February 11, 2003, authorizing the Seminary to offer a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program in scripture, spirituality, and leadership. This amendment will be effective until February 29, 2004, unless the Department registers the program prior to that date, in which case the master plan amendment will be without term. [HP (CA) 5]

Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve that Part 77 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education be amended, as submitted, effective March 6, 2003. [HP (CA) 4]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve that section 52.31 and Subpart 79-8 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education be added, as submitted, effective February 25, 2003, as an emergency action upon a finding by the Board of Regents that such action is necessary for the preservation of the general welfare in order to implement the requirements of Article 166 of the Education Law, designed to ensure the competency of applicants for licensure in a specialty of medical physics, by the effective date of that statute. [HP (A) 1]

Your Committee recommends that the Regents approve that section 80-5.16 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education be added, as submitted, effective February 25, 2003, as an emergency action upon a finding by the Board of Regents that such action is necessary for preservation of the general welfare, in order to provide candidates for teaching certification in specific occupational subjects, a leading area of teacher shortage, sufficient time to become certified before the beginning of the 2003-2004 school year, thus avoiding an interruption in the certification of such teachers and disruption in the educational programs of the State�s public schools. [HP (A) 2]

Meeting Highlights

Consent Agenda � All items approved.

Action Agenda � All items approved.

Discussion � "Proposed Framework for the Statewide Plan for Higher Education, 2004-2012, [HP(D)2]": A review of the Statewide plan was presented. The Regents expressed particular interest in, and contributed ideas to, a public information brochure on this topic. Such a brochure might include: a depiction of higher education institutions across the state; characteristics of an effective higher education system; Regents Priorities and a draft timeline of related activities. Work on such a brochure, including a Web site link, is in progress.

"Discussion of Key Element of Regents Teaching Policy: Shortage of Teacher Educators in Certain Academic Disciplines [HP(D)3]": Deputy Commissioner Johanna Duncan-Poitier gave a detailed power point presentation on this item, seeking Regents guidance and endorsement on the waiver provision in Section 52.21 of the Commissioner�s Regulations. This Section relates to full-time/part-time teacher educators and the requirement that the majority of credit-bearing education courses be taught by full-time faculty.

In meeting with deans of teacher education and college presidents over the past three years, they have expressed great concern about the shortage of teacher educators to recruit in certain hard-to-staff certificate areas. There have been many instances where colleges have provided evidence that they simply cannot find a sufficient number of full-time faculty in certain hard-to-staff subject areas (i.e., ESL, special education, math and science) to comply with the regulations.

Some programs are experiencing an unintended administrative hardship in this regard and/or are considering closure of programs, due to this requirement. Deputy Commissioner Duncan-Poitier explained how that would have an adverse effect on the goal to find sufficient full-time faculty in certain hard-to-staff subject areas. The proposal allows the Commissioner to exercise his authority to provide a waiver to colleges, upon a satisfactory showing of good cause.

The waiver would not be automatic. Institutions would have to provide evidence of a significant effort to recruit full-time faculty to fill a shortage area discipline and document that shortage in the region where the institution is located. The waiver would only be for a two-year period, explained the Deputy Commissioner.

The Committee understood the variables involved in this issue, endorsing this approach, if and when needed. The Committee will look for appropriate follow-up and reporting back to the Regents with regard to this subject.

"24-Month Calendar [BR(D)1]": The Committee was presented with a review of the current 24-month calendar of long-range planning and major policy initiatives. They also received the 12-month calendar, with its more detailed format of upcoming activities. An opportunity for comment and feedback was provided.

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Proposed Framework for the Statewide Plan for Higher Education, 2004-2012 [HP (D) 2]

Discussion of Key Element of Regents Teaching Policy: Shortage of Teacher Educators in Certain Academic Disciplines [HP (D) 3]

24-Month Calendar [BR (D) 1]

Proposed Amendment to Paragraphs (2) and (5) of Subdivision (dd) of Section 100.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner [HP (D) 1] {Note- This item was removed from the HPE Committee Roadmap, for consideration at a future date.}

REGENTS COMMITTEE ON ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY

AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Regent Anthony S. Bottar, Chair of the Committee on Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education, presented on behalf of the Committee the following written report.

Your Committee on Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education held its scheduled meeting on February 10, 2003. All members were present.

ACTION ITEMS

Charter Applications

Your Committee recommends approval of the charter applications relating to elementary, middle, secondary and continuing education. [BR (A) 1]

Petition to Exceed Constitutional Debt Limit

Your Committee recommends that consent be given to the issuance of bonds and/or bond anticipation notes by the Board of Education of the Batavia City School District in an amount not to exceed $4,523,724 to construct additions and improvements to various buildings, including related site work, and to purchase furnishings and equipment for such buildings; and the issuance of such bonds and/or bond anticipation notes in excess of the constitutional debt limit of the school district. [EMSC (CA) 1]

Regulations

Your Committee recommends that subdivision (x) of Section 100.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to homeless children and youth be amended as submitted, effective March 6, 2003. [EMSC (CA) 2]

Charter School Applications

Your Committee recommends approval of the memorandums of understanding between the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and the following charter schools: Clearpool Children�s Charter School, Explore Charter School, and John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School. [EMSC CA) 3]

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Deputy Commissioner�s Report [EMSC (D) 1]

Progress report on standards implementation (including key initiatives related to implementation of the standards, report on mathematics curriculum guidance, and update on career and technical education activities) [EMSC (D) 2]

A summary of what staff learned at a recent White House Summit on Mathematics will be sent off-line to the Board. A suggestion was made to include higher education institutions in the Math Institutes SED is conducting.

Draft Regents policy statement on middle-level education in New York State [EMSC (D) 3]

The Committee requested that: a document be developed for public engagement that explains and crosswalks the areas in the policy statement where there may be regulatory implications; a strategy for specifically engaging parents be developed; and the policy statement be revised to recognize the importance of peer interactions among students, to ensure all the research points in the appendix (i.e., under educational program and classroom instruction) are addressed, to acknowledge that middle-level education is an USNY issue, and to improve the balance on the dual purposes of academic performance and personal development. The draft policy statement will be revised to reflect the Committee�s comments and sent off-line to the Board for comment prior to engaging the public in discussion. A status report on the public engagement process will be submitted to the Committee in April.

Policy review on status of limited English proficient/English language learners [EMSC (D) 4]

The Committee requested information on how LEP/ELLs are defined under State law and how SED data is collected so it can be shared and discussed with constituents and advocacy groups. It was noted that more reliable data is needed to make informed policy decisions. SED will:

Increase efforts to monitor the attendance of students transitioning from middle schools to assigned high schools in New York City;
Reconcile inconsistencies in student data submitted to SED by the New York City Department of Education and data collected by advocacy groups;
Review data for the 1998 student cohort to determine the pros and cons of extending the low-pass score on Regents exams for LEP/ELL students;
Increase monitoring of middle-level schools and others identified through New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) data to ensure they comply with the intensive English requirement;
Pursue strategies to address teacher shortages in ESL and Bilingual Education through the Regents Higher and Professional Education Committee;
Pursue strategies relating to alternative programs for late arriving students who have little or no formal education;
Pursue strategies relating to alternatives for late arriving students who have met all the graduation requirements except the Regents English exam, including continuing discussion with post-secondary institutions about formal arrangements for the transition of students;
Determine if there are existing tests that would be aligned with the State standards and meet the criteria for an approved alternative test to the Regents English exam; and
Ensure LEP/ELL students in low-performing schools are taking full advantage of academic intervention services and have access to supplemental education services and public school choice options available under No Child Left Behind.

The Committee suggested that experts in this area be invited to discuss what works in improving the achievement of LEP/ELLs. In addition, the Committee requested a list of the strategies we are pursuing as part of the policy review and that the list be shared with advocacy groups. The next installment of the comprehensive LEP/ELL report will be scheduled in May or June. At that time, achievement and dropout data for the 1998 cohort of LEP/ELL students will be available.

24-month calendar of policy reviews and actions by the Regents EMSC Committee [BR (D) 1 and handout]

The Committee requested that the 24-month calendar be revised to include the timeline for policy review of limited English proficient/English language learners and the timeline for policy review on students from English-speaking Caribbean countries.

REGENTS COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL EDUCATION

Regent Robert M. Johnson, Chair of the Regents Committee on Cultural Education, presented on behalf of the Committee the following written report.

Your Committee on Cultural Education held its scheduled meeting on February 11, 2003 in the Regents Room, State Education Department. Everyone was present, except Regent Bowman who was absent and excused.

ACTION ITEMS

Your Committee reviewed the summary recommendations with respect to charter applications and recommended approval of those actions listed under Cultural Education.

Matters Not Requiring Action for the Board

Regents 24-Month Policy Calendar

Deputy Commissioner Carole Huxley discussed the Regents 24-month Policy Calendar. Items to be included on this policy calendar are:

A strategy for the use of digital spectrum (DTV) for distance learning.
The development of a long-term plan for the conservation and preservation of OCE collections.

Amendment of Part 179 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education - Apportionment of Funds to Educational Broadcast Councils

Director of the Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting, Bob Reilly, summarized the purpose of the amendment. The amendment will modify the methodology for determining how the annual appropriation for public television is apportioned among New York's nine public television stations. The benefit of this change is to:

Eliminate the provision which decreased or increased a station's share of matching funds based on its membership performance relative to other stations.
Remove disincentives for public television stations' mergers, so that if two stations consolidate, the new station will receive the percentage that the two stations previously received.
Keep State Aid stable, providing the stations with more predictable budgets.
Encourage stations to focus on more mission-related activities.

At the March meeting, your Committee will vote on this amendment and send it to the Full Board for approval.

New Century Libraries: Advocating for 21^st Century Library Services for New Yorkers

The Director of Library Development, Carol Desch, reported on the impact of the Executive Budget's proposed 15% reduction in State Aid for Libraries. She also summarized the many cost benefits of passing New Century Libraries legislation, especially New York Online Virtual Electronic Library (NOVEL). Committee members were provided with an overview of the New Century Libraries Advocacy Plan. Staff will provide Committee members with fiscal impact statements on:

The impact of the Executive Budget's proposed 15% Library Aid cut, and
The cost benefit of NOVEL to libraries in New York State.

REGENTS COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Regent Geraldine Chapey, Vice Chair of the Regents Committee on Professional Practice, presented on behalf of the Committee the following written report.

Your Committee on Professional Practice held its scheduled meeting on February 10, 2003. All members of the Committee were present, except Regent Diane O'Neill McGivern, who was excused.

ACTION ITEMS

Professional Discipline Cases

Your Committee recommends that the reports of the Regents Review Committees, including rulings, findings of fact, determinations as to guilt, and recommendations, by unanimous or majority vote, contained in those reports which have been distributed to you, be accepted in 9 cases. In addition, your Committee recommends, upon the recommendation of the Committee on the Professions, that 72 consent order applications and 10 surrender applications be granted.

These recommendations are made following the review of 91 cases involving 15 licensed practical nurses, 15 registered professional nurses, 12 dentists, eight licensed practical nurses who are also registered professional nurses, nine pharmacists, four certified social workers, three certified public accountants, three massage therapists, three veterinarians, two architects, two chiropractors, one optometrist, one pharmacy, one podiatrist, one professional engineer, and one veterinary technician.

Restoration Petitions

Voted, that the Board of Regents stay the order of surrender of the registered physician assistant license of James B. Hamill for five years, that he be placed on probation for five years under specified terms and conditions, and that upon successful completion of the probationary period, his license be fully restored. (PPC EXS A 2)

Voted, that the Board of Regents stay the order of revocation of the physician license of Edward Birdsong for five years, that he be placed on probation for five years under specified terms and conditions, and that upon successful completion of the probationary period, his license be fully restored. (PPC EXS A 3)

Approvals

Voted, that Peggy Barmore (Albany) and Joel Potash (Syracuse) be appointed as extended members of the State Board of Midwifery for service on licensure discipline, licensure restoration, and moral character hearing panels; and that Krishna RS Gujavarty (Port Jefferson) and Thomas W. King, Jr. (Albany) be appointed as members of the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. (PPC A 1)

Voted, that subdivision (c) of section 29.7 of the Rules of the Board of Regents be added, section 63.6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education be amended, and section 63.8 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education be added, as submitted, effective March 19, 2003, relating to pharmacy and the registration of New York pharmacies and nonresident establishments. (PPC A 2)

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Your Committee discussed several topics of interest, including

The Mandate for Accountancy Reform � A Call to Action (PPC D 1)
This report updated the Regents on current challenges in the regulation of the practice of public accountancy; outlined the significant progress made by the Regents, the Department and the State Board for Public Accountancy toward reform; and presented additional recommendations for Regents consideration and guidance that would achieve more effective oversight of public accountancy.
Practice Alerts for Chiropractic in New York State (PPC I 1)
This new publication for chiropractors addresses some of the primary areas of professional practice with an emphasis on those practices that have attracted frequent inquiries from the field and complaints of professional misconduct. The purpose of this document is to promote safe, ethical, and competent chiropractic practice. The Committee acknowledged the contributions of the Executive Secretary and members of the State Board for Chiropractic.
24 - Month Calendar
A copy of the 24-month calendar was shared with the Committee for their information and feedback.

REGENTS COMMITTEE ON QUALITY

Regent Robert M. Johnson, Chair of the Committee on Quality, presented on behalf of the Committee the following written report.

Your Committee on Quality held its scheduled meeting on February 11, 2003. Regent Johnson, Vice Chancellor Sanford, Regents Rubin and Tisch were present. Regents Gardner and Phillips also attended.

APPROVAL

Regional Meetings

Your Committee recommends that the Board move from three regional meetings each year to two meetings. The agenda for these two regional meetings should include targeted conversations with specific constituency or stakeholders groups. Suggested groups include: community-based organizations, advocacy groups, faith organizations, local business leaders, the press, and prison educators/administrators. The Board should start using this targeted format with the May regional meeting in the Bronx.

Your Committee further recommends that the membership of the local committees planning regional meetings be revised to reflect the scope of USNY.

Concurrent Committee Meetings

Your Committee recommends that for the next six months the Board pilot the use of concurrent committee meetings (all committees except EMSC) as part of its monthly meeting schedule. Concurrent committee meetings will provide flexibility for scheduling more opportunities for full Board discussion on policy matters contained in the 24-month calendar as well as more time for the Board to hear from experts, meet with constituents, conduct advocacy, and training. The Committee also suggests that a schedule of speakers be developed, again guided by the 24-month calendar.

APPENDIX I

NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

CHARTER ACTIONS

FEBRUARY 10 AND 11, 2003

TOWN OF CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Town of Chester Public Library, for its provisional charter to be made absolute, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Regents that the conditions for an absolute charter have been met, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Town of Chester Public Library, located in Chester, county of Warren, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on September 19, 1997; which provisional charter was amended by Regents action on March 19, 2002 be, and the same hereby is, made absolute.

GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Glen Cove Public Library, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Glen Cove Public Library, located in Glen Cove, county of Nassau, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on December 12, 1894; which provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on March 18, 1897 be, and the same hereby is, amended to require that all trustees of the Glen Cove Public Library be elected by the voters of the Glen Cove City School District No. 5, for staggered terms of five years each, and to add the following language:

"The corporation hereby created shall be a nonstock corporation organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes, as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code), and no part of the net earning or net income shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation), and no member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual, shall be entitle to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the corporation.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code.)

No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be devoted to carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation (except to the extent authorized by Internal Revenue Code section 501(h) as amended, or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code, during any fiscal year or years in which the corporation has chosen to utilize the benefits authorized by the statutory provision) and the corporation shall not participate in or intervene (including the publication or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.

Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the board of trustees shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of the remaining assets of the corporation exclusively for one or more exempt purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code), or shall distribute the same to the Federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in the judicial district where the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, organized and operated exclusively for such purposes, as said Court shall determine."

THE JOHN A. NOBLE COLLECTION. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of The John A. Noble Collection, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of The John A. Noble Collection located in Staten Island, county of Richmond, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on February 21, 1986; which provisional charter was extended by Regents action on March 26, 1993; which provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on July 17, 1998 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate name to "The Noble Maritime Collection."

JORDAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Jordan Historical Society, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Jordan Historical Society, located in Jordan, county of Onondaga, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on April 23, 1971 be, and the same hereby is, amended to restate the corporate purposes as follows:

a. To record, collect and preserve materials of historical value to the Village of Jordan and adjacent territory;

b. To provide information and material of historical interest to members and to the public at large;

c. To establish and maintain a museum facility for exhibition of historical materials;

d. To create an awareness of and an interest in the area�s heritage and its effect upon our culture;

e. To encourage members in the preparation of papers on the subject of local historical interest;

f. To assist in locating and placing markers or other acknowledgements at places of historical interest in the local area;

g. To encourage the interest of the youth of the community in its local heritage; and

h. To cooperate with other historical societies or groups in the promotion of historical projects and dissemination of local historical information;

and to add the following language:

"The corporation hereby created shall be a nonstock corporation organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes, as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code), and no part of the net earning or net income shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation), and no member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual, shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the corporation.

and, as so amended, extended until February 11, 2008; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2008 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

MILLBROOK FREE LIBRARY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Millbrook Free Library, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Millbrook Free Library, located in Millbrook, county of Dutchess, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on December 19, 1901; and was made absolute by Regents action on June 27, 1904 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the chartered service area from the village of Millbrook to the town of Washington; to change the number of trustees from seven to not less than nine nor more than fifteen; to change the trustees� terms from five years to three years; to designate the Commissioner of Education as the agent of the corporation for the purpose of service of process and to add the following language:

"The corporation hereby created shall be a nonstock corporation organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes, as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code), and no part of the net earning or net income shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation), and no member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual, shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the corporation.

SHENENDEHOWA PUBLIC LIBRARY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Shenendehowa Public Library, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Shenendehowa Public Library, located in Clifton Park, county of Saratoga, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on December 13, 1985; and was made absolute by Regents action on December 18, 1992 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the chartered service area from the town of Clifton Park as prescribed in Chapter 519 of the Laws of 1985, to also include that portion of the town of Halfmoon located outside of the limits of the Mechanicville and Waterford public school districts, as prescribed Chapter 370 of the Laws of 2001.

SPEEDSKATING HALL OF FAME. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of the Speedskating Hall of Fame, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Speedskating Hall of Fame located in Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on February 12, 2002 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate name to "The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame."

BROOKLYN WOODEN BOATBUILDING MUSEUM

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Christopher W. Martin, Robert C. Griffitts, Keith Hunter, Gail S. Shaffer, James Gill and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Brooklyn Wooden Boatbuilding Museum, located in Brooklyn, county of Kings and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To establish and maintain a history museum relating to the building, restoration and preservation of wooden boats;

b. To collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects and artifacts;

c. To arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; and

d. 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.

3. The persons named as incorporators shall constitute the first board of trustees. The board shall have power to adopt bylaws, including therein provisions fixing the method of election and the term of office of trustees, and shall have power by vote of two-thirds of all the members of the board of trustees to change the number of trustees to be not more than twenty-five nor less than five.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Christopher W. Martin

111 Columbia Heights, #3

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Robert C. Griffitts

385 Troutman Street #405

Brooklyn, New York 11237

Keith Hunter

2321 West Grace Street

Richmond, Virginia 23220

Gail S. Shaffer

121 8^th Avenue, #1F

Brooklyn, New York 11215

James Gill

148 Huntington Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

5. The corporation hereby created shall be a nonstock corporation organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes, as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code), and no part of the net earnings or net income shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation), and no member, trustee, director or officer of the corporation, or any private individual, shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the corporation.

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code).

7. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be devoted to carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, (except to the extent authorized by Internal Revenue Code section 501(h) as amended, or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code, during any fiscal year or years in which the corporation has chosen to utilize the benefits authorized by the statutory provision) and the corporation shall not participate in or intervene (including the publishing or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.

8. Upon dissolution of the corporation, the board of trustees shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of the remaining assets of the corporation exclusively for one or more exempt purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax code), or shall distribute the same to the Federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in the judicial district where the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, organized and operated exclusively for such purposes, as said Court shall determine.

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 111 Columbia Heights, No. 3, Brooklyn, New York 11201.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

11. Such provisional charter will be made absolute if, within five years after the date when this charter is granted, the corporation shall acquire resources and equipment which are available for its use and support and which are sufficient and suitable for its chartered purposes in the judgment of the Regents of the University, and shall be maintaining an institution of educational usefulness and character satisfactory to the Regents. Prior to the expiration of said five-year period, an application for the extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but in the event that such application is not made, then at the expiration of said term of five years, and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

BUTLER HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Leola Sutton, Faye Dates, James Chatfield, Germaine V. Colvin, Dorothy Wiggins, Barbara Briscese, Robert K. Mead, Gerald Colvin, Rozanne Stewart and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Butler Historical Preservation Society, located in Butler, county of Wayne and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To organize a corporation exclusively for charitable a, religious, educational and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, as the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

b. To promote the Town of Butler history and encourage original historical research;

c. To collect, hold, preserve, display and make available for study artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs and other records and materials relating to the history of the Town of Butler, Wayne County, New York;

d. To encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest in the Town of Butler;

e. To seek to acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title to, or the custody and control of historic sites and structures, and to preserve and maintain such site and structures;

f. To bring together people of all ages interested in history and provide programs, events, exhibits, and publications in all formats that will enhance the knowledge of future generations; and

g. To cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Leola Sutton

8200 Caughdenoy Road

Clay, New York 13041

Faye Dates

5773 Muckland Avenue

Red Creek, New York 13143

James Chatfield

7364 Wadsworth Street

Wolcott, New York 14590

Germaine V. Colvin

30 Horizon Drive

Ithaca, New York 14850

Dorothy Wiggins

4885 Butler Center Road

Wolcott, New York 14590

Barbara Briscese

4455 Spring Lake Road

Wolcott, New York 14590

Robert K. Mead

3514 Route 414

Clyde, New York 14433

Gerald Colvin

14499 State Route 104

Red Creek, New York 13143

Rozanne Stewart

3423 Route 89

South Butler, New York 13154

9. The principle office of the corporation is to be located at 4518 Butler Center Road, Wolcott, New York 14590.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

CAPITAL DISTRICT SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Gene Levy, William Bernado, Pleasant Foy, Gary Geiger, Donald Myers and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Capital District Sports Hall of Fame, located in Latham, county of Albany and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are to establish and operate a museum in support of athletes and athletics of the Capital District Region of the State of New York, to benefit and educate the public.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Gene Levy

27 June Drive

Loudonville, New York 12211

William Bernado

100 State Street

Albany, New York 12207

Pleasant Foy

137 Maple Avenue

Selkirk, New York 12158

Gary Geiger

8 Vine Street

Scotia, New York 12302

Donald Myers

77 Dunsbach Ferry Road

Cohoes, New York 12047

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 595 New Loudon Road #221, Latham, New York 12110.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

CASA CULTURAL PUERTORRIQUENA

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Noemi Santana, Gladys Pena Acosta, Francisco Lugovina, Wallace I. Edgecombe, Olga Luz Tirado, Kevin O�Donoghue, Valentin Feliciano, Damaris Ferrer, Emily White, Felix A. Urrutia, Jr. and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Casa Cultural Puertorriquena, located in Bronx, county of Bronx and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To establish and maintain a museum depicting in every genre, the history, cultural, collective experience and contributions to America made by the Puerto Rican people in the United States and Puerto Rico;

b. To collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate objects and artifacts;

c. To arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate exhibits;

d. To establish and maintain a research library and archives; and

e. To promote and support research and scholarship, issue publications in all formats, and organize cultural activities, programs and events for the public.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Noemi Santana

40 Centre Street

City Island, New York 10464

Gladys Pena Acosta

218 Wyckoff Street

Brooklyn, New York 11212

Francisco Lugovina

40 Centre Street

City Island, New York 10464

Wallace I. Edgecombe

7 Fordham Hill Oval (14-G)

Bronx, New York 10451

Olga Luz Tirado

461 Riverside Avenue

Yonkers, New York 10705

Kevin O�Donoghue

21 Colonial Green

Loudonville, New York 12211

Valentin Feliciano

930 Oakland Court

North Bellmore, New York 11710-1018

Damaris Ferrer

750 South Wind Circle

Sunrise, Florida 33326

Emily White

275 West 96^th Street (21-F)

New York, New York 10025

Felix A. Urrutia, Jr.

86-34 248^th Street

Bellerose, New York 11426

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 470 East 161^st Street, Bronx, New York 10451.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

EAST GENOA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Kelly Doolittle, Karin Keppel, Sue Seamon, Ralph Nettleton, Teresa Grant, Connie L. Mather, Sue Bower and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of East Genoa Historical Society located in Genoa, county of Cayuga and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To acquire, restore and preserve the former East Genoa Church building and property for community use;

b. To operate a community center to promote and encourage community spirit;

c. To gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display and make available for study, artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials relating to the history of the hamlet of East Genoa in the Town of Genoa and vicinity;

d. To gather and record local history, and promote history and original historical research of the hamlet of East Genoa in the Town of Genoa and vicinity; and

e. To publish and distribute, or cause to be published and distributed, information and materials consistent with the above purposes.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Kelly Doolittle

570 East Genoa Road

Locke, New York 13092

Karin Keppel

553 Tupper Road

Locke, New York 13092

Sue Seamon

496 Route 34

Locke, New York 13092

Ralph Nettleton

874 East Genoa Road

Locke, New York 13092

Teresa Grant

410 Indian Field Road

Genoa, New York 13071

Connie L. Mather

542 Route 34

Locke, New York 13092

Sue Bower

Cowan Road

Locke, New York 13092

9. The mailing address of the corporation shall be P.O. Box 78, Genoa, New York 13071.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

THE EAST QUOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Edna Foster Jackson, Mary Fuller Phillips, Marilyn Downs Aldrich, Elizabeth S. Haderer, Carol Hulse Combes, Karenann Eng Pica, Elizabeth Fox Overton, Leigh Frederic Phillips, Mary Frances Testani Phillips, Jack Elmer Phillips and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of The East Quogue Historical Society, located in East Quogue, county of Suffolk and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To promote and encourage original historical research and genealogy;

b. To recognize the existence and contributions of those who have contributed to the settlement and growth of the community;

c. To disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of East Quogue, it�s environs and its inhabitants;

d. To gather, preserve, display and make available for study artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials relating to the history and people of East Quogue and the surrounding area;

e. To encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interests and operate with other societies;

f. 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;

g. To otherwise further the spirit of educational lore, especially of Long Island and particularly of East Quogue; and

h. To cooperate with other organizations or groups in neighboring villages or hamlets on matters of common interest.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Edna Foster Jackson

P.O. Box 144

East Quogue, New York 11942

Mary Fuller Phillips

P.O. Box 67

East Quogue, New York 11942

Marilyn Downs Aldrich

P.O. Box 16

East Quogue, New York 11942

Elizabeth S. Haderer

P.O. Box 412

East Quogue, New York 11942

Carol Hulse Combes

P.O. Box 131

East Quogue, New York 11942

Karenann Eng Pica

P.O. Box 124

East Quogue, New York 11942

Elizabeth Fox Overton

P.O. Box 3014

East Quogue, New York 11942

Leigh Frederic Phillips

P.O. Box 67

East Quogue, New York 11942

Mary Frances Testani Philips

P.O. Box 44

East Quogue, New York 11942

Jack Elmer Phillips

P.O. Box 44

East Quogue, New York 11942

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 37 West Side Avenue P.O. Box 144, East Quogue, New York 11942-0144.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

THE FLORAL PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Walter Gosden, Peter Fleig, Bernice Hayes, Jeff Goldberg, George W. Bowen and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of The Floral Park Historical Society, located in Hempstead, county of Nassau and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To increase knowledge of and promote interest in all subjects dealing with Floral Park History;

b. To promote historical research and educate Village residents as to the history of Floral Park;

c. To preserve for posterity places, buildings, landmarks and objects of historical interest in Floral Park;

d. To collect and preserve records, relics and other items of historical interest regarding Floral Park;

e. To acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise articles of historic interest regarding Floral Park; and

f. To acquire or mark, by purchase, gift or otherwise, historic places of interest regarding Floral Park and assist in maintaining of these historic places.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Walter Gosden

197 Mayfair Avenue

Floral Park, New York 11001

Peter Fleig

132 Floral Boulevard

Floral Park, New York 11001

Bernice Hayes

70 Spruce Avenue

Floral Park, New York 11001

Jeff Goldberg

56 Sapruce Avenue

Floral Park, New York 11001

George W. Bowen

80 Garfield Street

Garden City, New York 11530

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 197 Mayfair Avenue, Floral Park, New York 11001.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

ITHACA CLOCK MUSEUM

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Allen Bulkley, Richard Johnson, Robert Kaltaler, Ralph E. Thorpe, David W. Smith and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Ithaca Clock Museum, located in Ithaca, county of Tompkins and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To develop and maintain a museum open to the general public to display clocks made by Ithaca clock manufacturers and other clocks of historic and educational interest; and

b. To procure, maintain and display clocks and artifacts related to historic clocks in a museum which shall be open to the general public.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Allen Bulkley

1935 Ridge Road

Odessa, New York 14869

Richard Johnson

Route 227

P.O. Box 505

Trumansburg, New York 14886

Robert Kaltaler

4051 Bel Harbor Drive

Liverpool, New York 13090

Ralph E. Thorpe

901 West State Street

Ithaca, New York 14850

David W. Smith

5 Asbury Drive

Ithaca, New York 14850

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 136 West State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

OBJECTS FOUNDATION

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Robert Belmont Freeman, Jr., Randi Mates, Mark McDonald, Scott Rosenberg, Julie Thoma-Wright and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Objects Foundation, located in the city, county and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To promote the study, understanding and appreciation of modern design by students, scholars, designers and the general public;

b. To collect, own, hold, maintain and preserve mid-twentieth century to contemporary industrial-design and decorative-arts objects, such as, but not limited to, furniture, housewares, lighting, vessels, jewelry, electronics, textiles and printed materials (collectively , the "Assemblage");

c. To arrange, create and maintain a permanent display and special exhibits of objects from the Assemblage and other design objects;

d. To use the Assemblage as an educational resource to expose children, particularly underserved children, to design as a tool that can change their lives;

e. To establish and maintain a research database, reference library, and slide and/or digital image collection relating to the Assemblage and modern design in general;

f. To develop, organize and conduct educational programs, such as, but not limited to, lectures, seminars, tours, panel discussions and workshops, concerning the modern design and related topics;

g. To prepare, publish and disseminate publications in all formats and media concerning the Assemblage and modern design; and

h. To engage in any and all lawful activities incidental to and in pursuit of the foregoing purposes.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Robert Belmont Freeman, Jr.

310 Riverside Drive, #2204

New York, New York 10025

Randi Mates

206 West 104^th Street, #61

New York, New York 10025

Mark McDonald

330 Warren Street

Hudson, New York 12534

Scott Rosenberg

258 Broadway, #7A

New York, New York 10013

Julie Thoma-Wright

1140 West Fulton

Chicago, Illinois 60607

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 59 Franklin Street, #212, New York, New York 10013.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

PLATTEKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Bruce Randzin, Jo Ann Coriston, Vaughn Mudge, Penny J. Monjeau, Mary Smith, Harold Brewer, Jr. Emilie Rappleyea and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Plattekill Public Library, located in Modena, county of Ulster and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To form a public library to serve the residents of the Plattekill Library Special District as constituted pursuant to Chapter 155 of the Laws of 2002, which district is described as the town of Plattekill, except those parts served by the Highland Central School District and the Marlborough Central School District;

b. To enrich the lives of all people from all walks of life in the community of the Town of Plattekill by providing access to high-quality information, literature and the arts; and

c. To provide the community with courteous, efficient service and to encourage an interest in the joy of reading and the excitement of learning.

3. The persons named as incorporators shall constitute the first board of trustees. The library shall be administered by a board of seven trustees. Said trustees shall serve in the order in which they are named hereinabove, for terms that shall expire August 31, two in 2004, two in 2005, two in 2006 and one in 2007. Thereafter, as such terms expire, their successors shall be elected by the voters of the library district for a term of four years. Vacancies due to cause other than expiration of term shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the library board of trustees.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Bruce Randzin

453 West Hurley Road

Wallkill, New York 12589

Jo Ann Coriston

319 Modena Country Club

Gardiner, New York 12525

Vaughn Mudge

1994 Route 44/55

Modena, New York 12548

Penny J. Monjeau

44 Ridge Road

Wallkill, New York 12589

Mary Smith

2288 Route 32 South

New Paltz, New York 12561

Harold Brewer, Jr.

11 Schoonmaker Drive

Wallkill, New York 12589

Emilie Rappleyea

114 Patura Road

Modena, New York 12548

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 2047 Route 32, Modena, New York 12548.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

STEVENS MEMORIAL COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Shirley W. Simmons, Charles F. Williman, Patricia DeGaine, Sandra R. Hanes, Joanne M. Dickes, Raymond L. Caryl, Kathleen S. Lamb and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Stevens Memorial Community Library, located in Attica, county of Wyoming and state of New York.

2. The purpose for which such corporation is formed is to provide public library services to the inhabitants of the Attica Central School District.

3. The persons named as incorporators shall constitute the first board of trustees. The library shall be administered by a board of not less than five nor more than fifteen trustees. Said trustees shall serve in the order in which they are named hereinabove, for terms that shall expire June 30, one in 2003, one in 2004, two in 2005, one in 2006 and two in 2007. Thereafter, as such terms expire, their successors shall be elected by the voters of the library district for a term of four years. Vacancies due to cause other than expiration of term shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the library board of trustees.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Shirley W. Simmons

18 Elm Street

Attica, New York 14011

Charles F. Williman

120 Genesee Street

Attica, New York 14011

Patricia DeGaine

34 North Pearl Street

Attica, New York 14011

Sandra R. Hanes

2053 Church Road

Darien, New York 14040

Joanne M. Dickes

2781 Dunham Road

Varysburg, New York 14167

Raymond L. Caryl

2760 Maxon Road

Varysburg, New York 14167

Kathleen S. Lamb

59 North Pearl Street

Attica, New York 14011

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 146 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

TAYLOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Patricia Bush, Carol Walsh, Alice Smith, Donalou Law, Mary Lou Pudney, Richard Pudney, David Fuller, Nancy Elwood. John Walsh, Harlan J. Pudney, Sr., Carolyn Pudney and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Taylor Historical Society, located in Cincinnatus, county of Cortland and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To promote and encourage original historical research;

b. To gather, preserve, display and make available for study artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs and other records and materials relating to the history of the state of New York and particularly the Town of Taylor and the surrounding areas;

c. To encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; and

d. To acquire by purchase, gift, devise or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of historic sites and structures, and maintain such sites and structures.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Patricia Bush

HC 65 Box 532A

911 Potter Hill Road

DeRuyter, New York 13052

Carol Walsh

4137 Solon Pond Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Alice Smith

3721 Taylor Valley

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Donalou Law

5020 Telephone Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Mary Lou Pudney

4484 Pudney Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Richard Pudney

Elwood Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

David Fuller

3590 Taylor Valley Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Nancy Elwood

3845 Solon Pond Chenango Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

John Walsh

4137 Solon Pond Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Harlan J. Pudney, Sr.

4484 Pudney Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

Carolyn Pudney

3924 Elwood Road

Cincinnatus, New York 13040

9. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at c/o Town Barn 5785 Chenango Solon Pond Road, Cincinnatus, New York 13040.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY PROJECT OF THE CAPITAL REGION

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of five years is granted incorporating Helen L. Black, Vera Michelson, Richard J. Rugel, Elizabeth P. Griffin, Enid Yvette James, Andrew Feffer, Charles Touhey, Roy Pompey and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, located in the city and county of Albany and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To disseminate, promote and encourage original historical research on the history of the Underground Railroad, especially in Albany and the Capital Region of the State of New York;

b. To gather, preserve, display, and make available for study appropriate artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials;

c. To encourage the suitable marking of appropriate places of historic interest; and

d. To acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of appropriate historic sites and structures, and preserve and maintain such sites and structures.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Helen L. Black

39 Ten Broeck Place

Albany, New York 12210

Vera Michelson

13 Pennsylvania Avenue

Albany, New York 12206

Richard Rugel

12 Greenridge Drive

Clifton Park, New York 12065

Elizabeth P. Griffin

391 State Street

Albany, New York 12210

Enid Yvette James

518 Madison Avenue

Albany, New York 12208

Andrew Feffer

144 Chestnut Street

Albany, New York 12210

Charles Touhey

509 West Lawrence Street

Albany, New York 12208

Roy Pompey

80 Vandenburgh Avenue

Troy, New York 12180

9. The mailing address of the corporation shall be located at P.O. Box 10851, Albany, New York 12201.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

THE NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of North Shore Historical Museum, for its provisional charter to be extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of North Shore Historical Museum, located in Glen Cove, county of Nassau, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on July 17, 1998 be, and the same hereby is, extended until February 11, 2008; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2008 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

NEW YORK DIGITAL SALON

Voted, that

1. A certificate of incorporation is granted incorporating Bruce Wands, Renee Schacht, Jeremy Gardiner, Isaac Kerlow, Perry Hoberman and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of New York Digital Salon, located in the city, county and state of New York.

2. The purpose for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To present international exhibitions and art events to educate the public about digital art;

b. To sponsor performances for the public, including educational and other public programs;

c. To provide a web site and webcasts accessible to the public; and

d. To produce publications and other media publicly showcasing digital and contemporary art.

3. The persons named as incorporators shall constitute the first board of trustees.

The board shall have power to adopt bylaws, including therein provisions fixing the method of election and the term of office of trustees, and shall have power by vote of two-thirds of all the members of the board of trustees to change the number of trustees to be not more than twenty-five nor less than five.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Bruce Wand

112 Elmwood Road

Verona, New Jersey 07044

Renee Schacht

164 Waverly Place, #3A

New York, New York 10014

Jeremy Gardiner

2 Audley Avenue

Bath UK BA1 3BL

Isaac Kerlow

Director, Digital Production

The Walt Disney Company

500 South Buena Vista, MC 4015

Burbank, California 91521

Perry Hoberman

167 North 9^th Street

Brooklyn, New York 11211

5. The corporation hereby created shall be a nonstock corporation organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes, and no part of its earnings or net income shall inure to the benefit of any individual; and no officer, member, or employee of the corporation shall receive or be entitled to receive any pecuniary profit from the operations thereof, except reasonable compensation for services.

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

7. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be devoted to carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation (except to the extent authorized by Internal Revenue Code section 501(h) as amended, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, during any fiscal year or years in which the corporation has chosen to utilize the benefits authorized by the statutory provision), and the corporation shall not participate in or intervene (including the publishing or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

9. In any taxable year in which the corporation is a private foundation as described in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 509(a), the corporation shall distribute its income for said period at such time and manner as not to subject it to tax under IRC 4942, and the corporation shall not (a) engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in IRC 4941(d); (b) retain any excess business holdings as defined in IRC 4943(c); (c) make any investments in such a manner as to subject the corporation to IRC 4944; or (d) make any taxable expenditures as defined in IRC 4945(d) or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws.

10. The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 209 East 23^rd Street, New York, New York 10010.

11. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

THE NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOOL. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of The New Interdisciplinary School, for its provisional charter to be amended and, as so amended, made absolute, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Regents that the conditions for an absolute charter have been met, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of The New Interdisciplinary School, located in Yaphank, county of Suffolk, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on February 4, 1997 be, and the same hereby is, amended to add authority for the corporation to also operate an early intervention program from birth to three years of age and to operate a universal pre-kindergarten program and, as so amended, the same be, and hereby is, made absolute.

THE HORIZONS SCHOOL OF ITHACA. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of The Horizons School of Ithaca, for its provisional charter to be amended and, as so amended, extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of The Horizons School of Ithaca, located in Ithaca, county of Tompkins, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on June 26, 1992 and extended by Regents action on March 17, 1995 and April 21, 1998 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate address to 602 Hudson Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 and, to specify that the school will also operate an intergenerational program with the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home and, as so amended, extended until February 11, 2006; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2006 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

THE HUDSON VALLEY CIRCLE OF LEARNING SCHOOL. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of The Hudson Valley Circle of Learning School, for its provisional charter to be extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of The Hudson Valley Circle of Learning School, located in Washingtonville, county of Orange, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on February 10, 1998; which provisional charter was amended on April 27, 1999 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate address to 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, New York 12575 and, as so amended, extended until February 11, 2006; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2006 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Islamic Elementary School, for its provisional charter to be extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of Islamic Elementary School, located in Richmond Hill, county of Queens, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on October 13, 1989 and amended and extended by Regents action on March 26, 1993 and September 18, 1998 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate name to "Al-Ihsan Academy"; to add authority for the corporation to also operate a grade nine through twelve secondary school and, as so amended, extended until February 11, 2006; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2006 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of the Little Village School, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of the Little Village School located in Garden City, county of Nassau, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on September 25, 1970 under the corporate name "Little Village Nursery School"; which provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on September 21, 1973; which absolute charter was amended by Regents action on February 20, 1975 to change the corporate name to "Little Village School," to delete the reference to children of pre-school age from its corporate purposes and to authorize the school to accept children ages eight through ten during the period commencing February 20, 1975 and ending June 30, 1978, and amended by the Regents on September 22, 1978 be deleting the time limitation imposed upon the authority of the school to accept children ages eight through ten; which absolute charter was further amended by Regents action on June 21, 1979 and September 21, 1979 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate address to 750 Hicksville Road, Seaford, New York 11783 and to change the corporate name to "The Hagedorn and Little Village School."

NEW YORK STATE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of the New York State Technology Education Association for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the absolute charter in the first instance of the New York State Technology Education Association located in Ithaca, county of Tompkins, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on May 21, 1964 under the corporate name "New York State Industrial Arts Association"; which absolute charter was made amended by Regents action on September 20, 1985 to change the corporate name to "New York State Technology Education Association" be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the principle office to the City of Albany, County of Albany, State of New York, to specify the address to which process against the corporation served upon the Commissioner of Education is to be mailed as "c/o Anne Reynolds Copps, Esq., 126 State Street, 6^th Floor, Albany, New York 12207 and to change the reference from "regional clubs" to "regional associations."

PATHWAYS SCHOOL. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Pathways School, for its provisional charter to be amended and, as so amended, extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of Pathways School, located in Scarsdale, county of Westchester, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on February 3, 1999 be, and the same hereby is, amended to change the corporate address to 291-293 Main Street, Eastchester, New York 10709 and, as so amended, extended until February 11, 2006; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2006 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

SOLOMON SCHECHTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Solomon Schechter Elementary School of Manhattan, for its provisional charter to be amended, and as so amended, extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of Solomon Schechter Elementary School of Manhattan, located in the city, county, and state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on September 20, 1996 be, and the same hereby is, amended to add authority for the corporation to also operate at 13-15 West 86^th Street, New York, New York 10025, to add authority to also operate grades seven and eight, to change the corporate name to "Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan" and, as so amended, extended until February 11, 2006; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2006 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of three years is granted incorporating Christopher T. Johnson, Janine Craft, Rosemary Rankin, Peter Boyd, Paul Nicosia and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Cornerstone Christian Academy, located in Brockport, county of Monroe and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are to maintain, promote and operate an independent Christian school for elementary and secondary grade education, including the operation of a kindergarten for five-year-olds, a grade one through eight elementary school and a grade nine through twelve secondary school; and to provide a quality education to students in a Christian environment.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Christopher T. Johnson

59 West Union Street

Holley, New York 14470

Janine Craft

14 Sandybrook Drive

Hamlin, New York 14464

Rosemary Rankin

15955 Roosevelt Highway

Kendall, New York 14476

Peter Boyd

91 Lyman Street

Brockport, New York 14420

Paul Nicosia

4671 South Manning Road

Holley, New York 14470

9. The mailing address of the corporation shall be located at 8341 West Ridge Road, Brockport, New York 14420.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

11. Such provisional charter will be made absolute if, within three years after the date when this charter is granted, the corporation shall acquire resources and equipment which are available for its use and support and which are sufficient and suitable for its chartered purposes in the judgment of the Regents of the University, and shall be maintaining an institution of educational usefulness and character satisfactory to the Regents. Prior to the expiration of said three-year period, an application for the extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but in the event that such application is not made, then at the expiration of said term of three years, and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

GLORY TO GOD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of one year is granted incorporating Warren Skuret, David G. Komatz, Edward Townsend, Burgess Peters, Rich Ienuso and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Glory To God Christian High School, located in Monticello, county of Sullivan and state of New York.

2. The purpose for which such corporation is formed is to operate a grade nine through twelve secondary school.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Warren Skuret

22 DelVue Road

Callicoon, New York 12723

David G. Komatz

2 Garden Drive

Monticello, New York 12701

Edward Townsend

P.O. Box 116

Livingston Manor, New York 12758

Burgess Peters

Route 52

Youngsville, New York 12791

Rich Ienuso

507 Hasbrouck Drive

Woodbourne, New York 12788

9. The mailing address of the corporation shall be located at 2 Garden Drive, Monticello, New York 12701.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

11. Such provisional charter will be made absolute if, within one year after the date when this charter is granted, the corporation shall acquire resources and equipment which are available for its use and support and which are sufficient and suitable for its chartered purposes in the judgment of the Regents of the University, and shall be maintaining an institution of educational usefulness and character satisfactory to the Regents. Prior to the expiration of said one-year period, an application for the extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but in the event that such application is not made, then at the expiration of said term of one year, and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

SEVENTH AVENUE CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES

Voted, that

1. A provisional charter valid for a term of three years is granted incorporating Dr. Monroe Yoder, Al Taylor, Doris Perkins, Margie Middleton, Ethel Pannell and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services, located in the city, county and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are:

a. To operate a Head Start program (including Early Head Start);

b. To operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age;

c. To operate a universal pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds;

d. To operate a center-based preschool for children with disabilities from birth to five years of age; and

e. To establish and operate day care centers in Manhattan and Bronx counties, provided, however, that no center will be established or opened without the written approval of the New York City Department of Health.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Dr. Monroe Yoder

268 Van Cortlandt Avenue

East Bronx, New York 10467

Al Taylor

938 St. Nicholas Avenue, #67

New York, New York 10030

Doris Perkins

38 Bushy Avenue

Yonkers, New York 10710

Margie Middleton

695 St. Nicholas Avenue

Apt 8L

New York, New York 10030

Ethel Pannell

125 West 147 Street

Apt. 8L

New York, New York 10039

9. The institutions of the corporation are to be located at two sites: 711 Lenox Avenue, New York, New York 10039 and 1646 Montgomery Avenue, Bronx, New York 10453.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

THE HAYGROUND SCHOOL. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of The Hayground School, for its provisional charter to be extended, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of The Hayground School, located in Bridgehampton, county of Suffolk, state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on September 20, 1996; which corporation was consolidated by Regents action on November 14, 1997 with The Hayground School Foundation, Inc., a domestic not-for-profit corporation incorporated under �402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on March 8, 1996 pursuant to consent of the Commissioner of Education dated February 26, 1996, with the surviving corporation being The Hayground School; which consolidated corporation was extended by Regents action on September 17, 1999 be, and the same hereby is, extended until February 11, 2006; and prior to that date, an application for the further extension of such provisional charter or for an absolute charter will be entertained by the Regents, but, in the event that such application is not made, then after February 11, 2006 and upon notice by the Regents, such provisional charter shall terminate and become void and shall be surrendered to the Regents.

THE ADIRONDACK CURRICULUM PROJECT

Voted, that

1. A certificate of incorporation is granted incorporating Sandra Bureau, Sandra Hildreth, Celia Evans, Robert Brown, John I. K. Drury and their associates and successors as an education corporation under the corporate name of The Adirondack Curriculum Project, located in Newcomb, county of Essex and state of New York.

2. The purposes for which such corporation is formed are to foster better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Adirondack region�s natural and cultural resources by providing education resources and training opportunities for educators.

4. The names and post office addresses of the first trustees are as follows:

Sandra Bureau

P.O. Box 193

Newcomb, New York 12852

Sandra Hildreth

2 Crescent Street

Norwood, New York 13668

Celia Evans

P.O. Box 161

Paul Smiths, New York 12970

Robert Brown

Hayward Street

Saranac Lake, New York 12983

John I. K. Druty

253 Lake Street

Saranac Lake, New York 12983

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

9. The institution is to be maintained at 56 Santanoni Drive, Newcomb, New York 12852. The mailing address will be P.O. Box 147, Newcomb, New York 12852.

10. The Commissioner of Education is designated as the representative of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served.

MEDAILLE COLLEGE. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Medaille College, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the absolute charter in the first instance of Medaille College, located in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie, and state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on October 25, 1968; which charter was amended on June 27, 1975, April 29, 1976, June 14, 1996, July 18, 1997, September 18, 1998 and July 19, 2001 be, and the same hereby is, amended to (1) add authority for the corporation to confer, at its main campus and its branch campus at Amherst, the honorary degrees of Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), and Doctor of Laws (LL.D.); (2) add authority to confer, at its branch campus at Brighton, the honorary degrees of Doctor of Pedagogy (Pd.D.), Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.), Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), and Doctor of Laws (LL.D.); and (3) add authority for the College to establish a branch campus in the Greater Toronto Area, GTA, Ontario, Canada and to confer thereat the degrees of Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.), and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and the honorary degrees of Doctor of Pedagogy (Pd.D.), Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), Doctor of Letters (Litt.D), Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) and Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.)

NORTHEASTERN SEMINARY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Northeastern Seminary, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the provisional charter of Northeastern Seminary, located in the city of Rochester, county of Monroe, and state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on July 17, 1998 be, and the same hereby is, amended to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).

RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. An application having been made by and on behalf of the trustees of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, for an amendment of its charter, it was

Voted, that the absolute charter in the first instance of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, located in the city, county, and state of New York, which was granted by action of the Board of Regents on February 27, 1970 be, and the same hereby is, amended to increase the maximum number of trustees from 25 to 50.

APPENDIX II

REGENTS ACTIONS IN 91 PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE CASES

AND 2 RESTORATION PETITIONS

February 10-11, 2003

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 1 license, surrender of 10 licenses, and 80 other disciplinary actions. In addition, the Board acted upon 2 restoration petitions.

REVOCATIONS AND SURRENDERS

Dentistry

Richard A. Levin; 44 Brook Road, Pittsford, NY 14534; Lic. No. 035329; Cal. No. 20239; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Health Care Fraud.

Massage Therapy

Eugene W. Tenery; P.O. Box 11284, Bradenton, FL 34282-1284; Lic. No. 006224; Cal. No. 18776; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation.

Nursing

Richelle Rogers-Faneuf; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 8 Margin Street, Peabody, MA 01960; Lic. Nos. 115546, 313294; Cal. Nos. 19806, 19390; Applications to surrender licenses granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of moral unfitness in the practice of nursing.

Laurie Jane Ferrara a/k/a Laurie Jane Reis; Licensed Practical Nurse; 5967 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212; Lic. No. 204441; Cal. No. 19835; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of

filing a false registration form, having been convicted of Issuing Bad Checks, medication errors, and failing to maintain accurate patient records.

Dale Houston Chanaiwa; Registered Professional Nurse; 821 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619; Lic. No. 487988; Cal. No. 20587; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of medication administration errors.

Maria A. Abayan Navarro; Registered Professional Nurse; 5641 Coventry Circle, Buena Park, CA 90621; Lic. No. 245489; Cal. No. 20636; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been found guilty by a duly authorized professional disciplinary agency of another state of practicing the profession of nursing with gross negligence, where such conduct would constitute professional misconduct if it had occurred in New York.

Richard Emery Morrow; Registered Professional Nurse; 202 Spruce Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669; Lic. No. 381227; Cal. No. 20654; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content of .10% or greater and Driving While Intoxicated.

Pharmacy

Robert David Lee; 100 Daly Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572; Lic. No. 038107; Cal. No. 20507; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree.

Podiatry

William A. Freundlich; 5 Redwood Road, Springfield, NJ 07081; Lic. No. 002798; Cal. No. 20568; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud.

Public Accountancy

Michael Tiss; Certified Public Accountant; 47 Glazer Drive, Rochester, NY 14625; Lic. No. 041979; Cal. No. 20608; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of auditing financials for submission to the National Association of Securities Dealers without being registered to practice and falsely representing that he was so registered.

II. OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Architecture

Robert Alfred Lenahan; 5 Findlay Court, New City, NY 10956; Lic. No. 026031; Cal. No. 20200; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, probation 2 years, $10,000 fine.

Harry Alex Meltzer; 7 Brookbridge Road, Great Neck, NY 11021; Lic. No. 010096; Cal. No. 20451; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: $1,500 fine, probation 1 year.

Chiropractic

Bernhard Ehrenfried Straile; 19 South Street, Marcellus, NY 13108; Lic. No. 007894; Cal. No. 20284; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.

Edward A. Genovesi; 38 Simons Way, Huntingdon, PA 19006; Lic. No. 009460; Cal. No. 20519; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Dentistry

Sakuk Bedros Yavru a/k/a Bedros Yavrusakuk a/k/a Bedros Yavru-Sakuk; 45 Minuteman Circle, Orangeburg, NY 10962; Lic. No. 032767; Cal. No. 18974; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Suspension of not less than 9 months and until terminated as set forth in consent order application � upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.

Matthew C. Goldsmith; 981 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566; Lic. No. 033356; Cal. No. 20035; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 100 hours of public service, $10,000 fine.

Richard John Genco; P.O. Box 708, 363 Main Street, South Fallsburg, NY 12779; Lic. No. 044387; Cal. No. 20158; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Ronald Scott Kupetz; 8 Glenridge Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533; Lic. No. 041802; Cal. No. 20159; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.

Ben Mokhtar; 172-19B Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432; Lic. No. 046075; Cal. No. 20177; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 18 month suspension, probation 2 years, $20,000 fine.

Abbie Venus Lane; 235 East 19^th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226; Lic. No. 042030; Cal. No. 20182; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence if and when return to practice.

Adam W. Lighter; 141-08 84^th Drive, Briarwood, NY 11435; Lic. No. 040660; Cal. No. 20370; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,000 fine.

Chi Fai Chan; 86-15 Dongan Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373; Lic. No. 039012; Cal. No. 20426; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $3,500 fine.

Jamie Jose Fernandez; 11 Terrace Place, Hicksville, NY 11801; Lic. No. 045094; Cal. No. 20460; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

David Andrew Kleinman; 493 Route 304, New City, NY 10956; Lic. No. 037163; Cal. No. 20465; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.

Joseph DeVincenzo; 14 Miner Street, Canton, NY 13617; Lic. No. 029746; Cal. No. 20471; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,000 fine.

Engineering and Land Surveying

Charles Edmund Marino; Professional Engineer; One Vincent Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; Lic. No. 046746; Cal. No. 20138; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 year suspension, execution of last 2 years of suspension stayed, probation 3 years, $10,000 fine, 100 hours of public service.

Massage Therapy

Maria Luz Beltran; 410 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY 11746; Lic. No. 011277; Cal. No. 20414; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Calindraa Stewart; 151-36 82^nd Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414; Lic. No. 012821; Cal. No. 20482; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, with leave to apply for early termination, but not until after service of at 6 months of said suspension, as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice.

Nursing

Elaina Frances Turner; Licensed Practical Nurse; 104 Lakeview Avenue, Watkins Glen, NY 14891; Lic. No. 219603; Cal. No. 19082; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 24 month suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation for last 23 months.

Micheline Myrtil; Licensed Practical Nurse; 1408 East 53^rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234; Lic. No. 226003; Cal. No. 19264; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 24 month suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.

Debra Hodakowski; Licensed Practical Nurse; 711 Southwest 3^rd Avenue, Hallandale, FL 33009; Lic. No. 246776; Cal. No. 19646; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 12 month suspension, execution of last 11 months of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.

Charles E. Hayes, Jr.; Licensed Practical Nurse; 3 Remington Place, Ilion, NY 13357; Lic. No. 233962; Cal. No. 19694; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 2 year suspension, execution of last year of suspension stayed, probation 1 year.

Andrea Ninemire; Licensed Practical Nurse; 780 Ebenezer Church Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530; Lic. No. 112617; Cal. No. 19703; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed.

Donna Marie Ann Bellacosa; Licensed Practical Nurse; 40 Johnson Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520; Lic. No. 143753; Cal. No. 19932; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence when and if return to practice, $500 fine.

Louise Powell; Registered Professional Nurse; 284 Patchogue Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772; Lic. No. 263239; Cal. No. 20021; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 12 month suspension, execution of last 11 months of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.

Stephanie Laurelle Young; Licensed Practical Nurse; Williamsburg Court, Ridge, NY 11961; Lic. No. 264400; Cal. No. 20092; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Censure and Reprimand, probation 2 years.

Lori Ann Happe; Registered Professional Nurse; 59 Lauren Avenue, Dix Hills, NY 11746; Lic. No. 478698; Cal. No. 20125; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of last 9 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.

Dawn Marie Connelly; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 6879 Stringer Road, Wolcott, NY 14590; Lic. Nos. 161570, 358434; Cal. Nos. 20139, 20140; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Censure and Reprimand.

Kathleen Florance Lamprecht a/k/a Kathleen Florance Marie Dunphy; Licensed Practical Nurse; 167 Chestnut Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554; Lic. No. 169852; Cal. No. 20155; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.

Karen P. Dutta; Registered Professional Nurse; 27 Jensen Road, Sayreville, NJ 08872; Lic. No. 314161; Cal. No. 20186; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.

Susan Timm; Registered Professional Nurse; 21 Matilda Court, Bayport, NY 11705; Lic. No. 199815; Cal. No. 20252; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Partial suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years.

Lynne Ann Murphy; Registered Professional Nurse; 8 Cedar Street, Centereach, NY 11720; Lic. No. 371193; Cal. No. 20282; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Suspension for no less than 3 months and until terminated as set forth in consent order application � upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence if and when return to practice.

Agnes Sushma Patrick D�Cunha; Registered Professional Nurse; 137-22 Laburnum Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355; Lic. No. 439504; Cal. No. 20287; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 24 month suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Deborah Whitney-Hall; Registered Professional Nurse; 55 Wheatstone Circle, Fairport, NY 14450; Lic. No. 382712; Cal. No. 20303; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $750 fine.

Karen Quigley a/k/a Karen Madden; Registered Professional Nurse; 24 Woods Place, Islip Terrace, NY 11752; Lic. No. 411528; Cal. No. 20338; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Patricia J. Bowles; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 20 Brookline Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758; Lic. Nos. 231370, 459564; Cal. Nos. 20356, 20358; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Mary Wing Barr; Registered Professional Nurse; 44 Dutchess Hill Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Lic. No. 186107; Cal. No. 20369; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 24 month suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 24 months.

Patricia Ann White; Licensed Practical Nurse; 1927 Indian Field Road, Venice Center, NY 13147; Lic. No. 212514; Cal. No. 20408; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application � upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $250 fine.

Lee Ann Comito; Licensed Practical Nurse; 1019 George Place, Utica, NY 13501; Lic. No. 226916; Cal. No. 20418; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application � upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence if and when return to practice.

Karen Marie Knizewski; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 65-12 Clinton Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11698; Lic. Nos. 251002, 493848; Cal. Nos. 20431, 20430; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Patricia Elizabeth Geruso; Registered Professional Nurse; 20 Old Forge Road, Glens Falls, NY 12804; Lic. No. 136533; Cal. No. 20436; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Debra Ann Bridgham; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 7 Duncliff Court, Albany, NY 12205; Lic. Nos. 187813, 501023; Cal. Nos. 20445, 20446; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.

Kathryn Ann Glerup a/k/a Kathryn Ann Williams; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 1531 West Plano Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202; Lic. Nos. 178830, 426578; Cal. Nos. 20450, 20444; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Hallam Alwyn Small; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 142-14 130^th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11436; Lic. Nos. 212297, 436584; Cal. Nos. 20454, 20351; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,500 fine.

Dawn M. Fields; Licensed Practical Nurse; 208 Dezell Road, Lisbon, NY 13658; Lic. No. 248912; Cal. No. 20464; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Johanna M. Tordai; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 11 Grandview Drive, Cobleskill, NY 12043; Lic. Nos. 160349, 382516; Cal. Nos. 20467, 20468; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.

Joanne Theresa Savino; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 60 Ireland Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603; Lic. Nos. 226272, 456503; Cal. Nos. 20478, 20479; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $750 fine.

Diane L. Mainville; Licensed Practical Nurse; 1198 Palmer Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309; Lic. No. 189181; Cal. No. 20486; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Judy S. Ngo; Licensed Practical Nurse; 46-56 162^nd Street, Flushing, NY 11358; Lic. No. 191811; Cal. No. 20493; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $250 fine.

Gladys Cornish; Registered Professional Nurse; 575 State Route 49, Cleveland, NY 13042; Lic. No. 476161; Cal. No. 20499; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.

Kathleen Ann Burns; Registered Professional Nurse; 6750 Lake Salubria Drive, Bath, NY 14810; Lic. No. 487043; Cal. No. 20538; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 50 hours of public service.

Teresa Coffey; Licensed Practical Nurse; 14 Cottonwood Avenue, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776; Lic. No. 250128; Cal. No. 20574; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $250 fine.

Optometry

Behnam Cohenmehr; 103 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468; Lic. No. 004962; Cal. No. 20386; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $10,000 fine.

Pharmacy

Mary F. Butler; 305 Hurley Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401; Lic. No. 037736; Cal. No. 19795; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 36 month suspension, execution of last 35 months of suspension stayed, probation for last 35 months, 100 hours of public service.

O. Yoon Kwon; 118 East 60^th Street, New York, NY 10022; Lic. No. 029233; Cal. No. 20345; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,500 fine.

Raphael Drug and Health, Ltd.; Pharmacy; 1257 Broadway, New York, NY 10001; Reg. No. 015725; Cal. No. 20346; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,500 fine.

Alfred J. Terp; Main Street, Cutchogue, NY 11935; Lic. No. 023652; Cal. No. 20349; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Peter L. Fallon; 282 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065; Lic. No. 029163; Cal. No. 20357; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,000 fine.

Gerard Pizzorno; 58 Perry Street, New York, NY 10014; Lic. No. 033505; Cal. No. 20458; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.

Soraya Namvar; 15 Tara Drive, Pomona, NY 10970; Lic. No. 033135; Cal. No. 20459; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

Stephen Michael Kittler; 56 Martin Drive, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590; Lic. No. 021102; Cal. No. 20472; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Matthew R. Angiulli; 2956 King Road, Sauquoit, NY 13456; Lic. No. 028436; Cal. No. 20491; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.

Public Accountancy

Leonard Dunst; Certified Public Accountant; 12 Spinning Wheel Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746; Lic. No. 051085; Cal. No. 20512; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 24 month suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Martin Greenstein; Certified Public Accountant; 48 Winesap Lane, Monsey, NY 10952; Lic. (Cert.) No. 021477; Cal. No. 20536; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 10 year suspension, $5,000 fine.

Social Work

John Carnevale; Synchronicity, 128 North Warren Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; Lic. No. 035955; Cal. No. 17713; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Neil Hutchins; 1187 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456; Lic. No. 031078; Cal. No. 19337; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application � upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence if and when return to practice, $500 fine.

Christi Leviner Wright; P.O. Box 210, Cove Street, Niverville, NY 12130; Lic. No. 033249; Cal. No. 19379; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year.

Gail Spindell; 201 East 17^th Street, New York, NY 10003; Lic. No. 025440; Cal. No. 20448; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and Reprimand, $1,000 fine.

Veterinary Medicine

Barbara Terrel; 22 Wilshire Drive, Babylon, NY 11703; Lic. No. 006975; Cal. No. 19942; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Partial suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.

Leo E. O�Connor; Box 432, Croghan, NY 13327; Lic. No. 005333; Cal. No. 20328; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.

Martin Kopel; Animal Clinic of Marine Park, 3616 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234; Lic. No. 004678; Cal. No. 20453; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,500 fine.

Edward Charles Rokicki, Jr.; Veterinary Technician; 32 Knessel Street, Staten Island, NY 10309; Lic. No. 001132; Cal. No. 20554; Application for consent order

granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.

RESTORATIONS

The Board of Regents voted on February 11, 2003 to stay the order of surrender of the registered physician assistant license of James B. Hamill, 605 Sylvan Avenue, Bayport, NY 11705, for five years, place him on probation for five years under specified terms and conditions, and upon successful completion of the probationary period, fully restore his license. Mr. Hamill�s license was originally surrendered effective May 11, 1998.

The Board of Regents voted on February 11, 2003 to stay the order of revocation of the physician license of Edward Birdsong, 2200 N. Haskell Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204, for five years, place him on probation for five years under specified terms and conditions, and upon successful completion of the probationary period, fully restore his license. Dr. Birdsong�s license was originally revoked effective November 21, 1995.

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