Meeting of the Board of Regents | June 2007
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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 |
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Erin M. O'Grady-Parent |
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Charter Applications for June 2007
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June 13, 2007
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Goal 2
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Summary
Issue for Decision
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State Statute (Education Law section 216).
Proposed Handling
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Procedural History
N/A
Background Information
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 16 charter actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Timetable for Implementation
N/A
Regents Meeting June 25-26, 2007
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
1. Potsdam Public Library, Potsdam
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
2. Beaver Falls Library, Beaver Falls
3. Sea Cliff Village Library, Sea Cliff
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
4. The Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum, Cold Spring Harbor
5. The Friendship Heritage Association, Friendship
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
6. Hammond Library of Crown Point, Crown Point
7. Kripplebush Schoolhouse Museum, Stone Ridge
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
8. The Little Beard Club, York
l. Cultural Education
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
No. 1
POTSDAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Potsdam, St. Lawrence County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a public library to serve the residents of the Potsdam Central School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an absolute charter in the first instance be granted.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 2
BEAVER FALLS LIBRARY
Beaver Falls, Lewis County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 22, 1924 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on December 20, 1940, September 20, 1946, November 30, 1951, December 21, 1956, September 29, 1961, October 28, 1966 and was made absolute on December 14, 1973. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on February 3, 1999. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area as the area starting on the east at State Highway 812 at the point where it meets Main Street at the border of the Village of Croghan, and following State Highway 812 in a southwestern direction to Artz Road, then following Artz Road in a northern direction to Patty Street and following Patty Street in a western direction to Van Amber Road, then following Van Amber Road in a northwestern direction to Naumberg Lane, and in an eastern direction to State Highway 126, in a northeastern direction to Swiss Road, and following Swiss Road in an eastern direction to Resha Road, then following Resha Road in a southeastern direction to the northwest boundary of Croghan Village thence south and east around Croghan village to the point of beginning. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
SEA CLIFF VILLAGE LIBRARY
Sea Cliff, Nassau County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Stenson Memorial Library” on February 17, 1927 to operate a public library. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on July 25, 1980 to change the corporate name to “Sea Cliff Village Library.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served; to state that the number of trustees shall be not less than five nor more than nine; and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 4
THE COLD SPRING HARBOR FIRE HOUSE MUSEUM
Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a history museum relating to the Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve and make available appropriate historical buildings, objects and artifacts; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; to establish and maintain a historical research and reference center; to promote and support historical research and scholarship, issue publications in any format, and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 5
THE FRIENDSHIP HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Friendship, Allegany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to undertake, encourage, coordinate and assist efforts to restore, preserve, conserve and maintain the Wellman House, located in the Town of Friendship, County of Allegany; to acquire by purchase, gift, devise or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of such sites and structures and maintain and preserve these sites and structures; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects, artifacts, documents, photographs, furnishings, and decorations; to advocate for appropriate historic preservation laws and ordinances, historic district designation, landmarking of structures and sites, design controls, compatible planning and zoning, and similar designations and controls; to sponsor historic preservation projects, advocate for endangered buildings, and receive grants; to raise public awareness and promote the preservation and appreciation of the built environment through historical research and scholarship, publications in any format, organized historical and cultural activities, public programs and events, including tours and lectures; to cooperate with the Friendship-Nile Historical Society in projects and activities of mutual interest; to mark or otherwise designate places of historical interest in the Town of Friendship or in territory adjacent thereto; to make available space for individuals, community and civic groups to conduct meetings, lectures, programs, classes, and similar activities; to raise awareness and gain support for restoration and preservation for the site. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
No. 6
HAMMOND LIBRARY OF CROWN POINT
Crown Point, Essex County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 26, 1986 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on July 24, 1992 and September 19, 1997. The board of trustees has applied for an extension to the charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 7
KRIPPLEBUSH SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
Stone Ridge, Ulster County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 3, 1999. The board of trustees has applied for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
No. 8
THE LITTLE BEARD CLUB
York, Livingston County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to research, reenact, and educate the public about the 1640 to 1840 American Fur Trade era. The corporation is not authorized to establish or maintain a museum or historical society, or to own or hold collections. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
Regents Meeting
June 25-26, 2007
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
1. Christian Academy of Western New York, Lockport
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
2. German School New York, White Plains
3. Saint Ignatius School, Bronx
4. The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes, Ithaca
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
5. Divine Mercy Catholic Academy, Ozone Park
6. Open Center for Autism, Hurley
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
7. First Nursery School of Utica, Utica
8. Susan E. Wagner Day School, Bronx
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
No. 1
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Lockport, Niagara County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 4, 2002 to operate a kindergarten through grade twelve school. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 2
GERMAN SCHOOL NEW YORK
White Plains, Westchester County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 25, 1980 to operate a grades one through thirteen school. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on January 17, 1984. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to also operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age and a kindergarten for five year olds. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
SAINT IGNATIUS SCHOOL
Bronx, Bronx County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 6, 1998 to operate a grade six through eight school, including a summer program. Such provisional charter was amended and restated by Regents action on November 9, 2001. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to amend paragraph 2 of the provisional charter to delete the phrase to conduct a “grade six through eight school” and replace it with the phrase to conduct a “grade five through eight school,” and to change the corporate address from 854 Hunts Point Avenue, Bronx, New York 10474 to 740 Manida Street, Bronx, New York 10474 and that the provisional charter, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 4
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE FINGER LAKES
Ithaca, Tompkins County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “The School of the Finger Lakes” by action of the Board of Regents on September 26, 1986 to operate a nursery school, kindergarten, and a grades one through seven school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action to include a name change to “The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes” on July 28, 1989, and as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents action on October 15, 1993 and September 18, 1998. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the location of the school to 305 South Plain Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, and as so amended, be extended. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 5
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Ozone Park, Queens County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a kindergarten for five year olds, and a grade one through eight elementary school. A nursery school, kindergarten, and grades one through five elementary school will be conducted at 101-60 92nd Street, Ozone Park, New York 11416; a grade six through eight elementary school will be conducted at 90-01 101st Avenue, Ozone Park, New York 11416. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 6
OPEN CENTER FOR AUTISM
Hurley, Ulster County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a school for children from 12 to 21 years of age who have diagnoses or clinical descriptions of Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), or another significant social/communication disorder. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of a provisional charter does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
No. 7
FIRST NURSERY SCHOOL OF UTICA
Utica, Oneida County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 10, 2000. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on January 12, 2004. The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 8
SUSAN E. WAGNER DAY SCHOOL
Bronx, Bronx County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 27, 1999. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on September 17, 1999 and extended on June 17, 2003. The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.