Meeting of the Board of Regents | May 2007
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Summary
Issue for Decision
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State statute (Education Law §216).
Proposed Handling
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Procedural History
N/A
Background Information
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 39 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
May 21-22, 2007
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTERS
1. Hauppauge Public Library, Hauppauge
2. Heermance Memorial Library, Coxsackie
3. Seymour Library, Brockport
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
4. Bodman Memorial Library, Philadelphia
5. Fort Hunter Free Library, Fort Hunter
6. Haines Falls Free Library, Haines Falls
7. Harrisville Free Library, Harrisville
8. Lockport Public Library, Lockport
9. Museum of the Hudson Highlands, Cornwall
10. Ossining Public Library, Sing Sing
11. Richville Free Library, Richville
12. Rose Memorial Library Association, Stony Point
13. Sanborn-Pekin Free Library, Sanborn
14. St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum, Rensselaer Falls
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
15 City Reliquary, Brooklyn
16. New York Railroad Museum, Albany
17. Newtown Historical Society, Middle Village
18. Romulus Historical Society, Willard
19. Solvay-Geddes Historical Society, Solvay
20. Town of Paris Historical Society, Clayville
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
21. American Merchant Marine Museum Foundation, North Hempstead
22. Geneva Free Library, Geneva
23. Hyde Park Free Library, Hyde Park
24. The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs
25. The Smithtown Library, Smithtown
26. Steele Memorial Library Association, Elmira
27. Stevens Memorial Library, Attica
28. Wallkill Public Library, Wallkill
CERTIFICATES OF INCORPORATION
29.
New York City
Museum Educators Roundtable (NYCMER), New York City
30.
U.S.
2nd Rangers “Able” Company, Historical Society, Manorville
A
PPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
31. Coney Island, U.S.A., Brooklyn
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
ABSOLUTE CHARTERS
No. 1
HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hauppauge, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 15, 2000. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. T
he Office of Cultural Education
recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
No. 2
HEERMANCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Coxsackie, Greene County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 15, 2000 to operate a special district public library to serve the residents of the Town of Coxsackie. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
No. 3
SEYMOUR
LIBRARY
Brockport, Monroe County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 26, 1991 to operate a public library. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. T
he Office of Cultural Education
recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 4
BODMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Philadelphia
, Jefferson County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 20, 1951 to operate an association library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on March 28, 1980. 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 and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 5
FORT
HUNTER
FREE LIBRARY
Fort
Hunter, Montgomery County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 30, 1927 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on December 20, 1940, July 18, 1946, March 28, 1952, December 16, 1955, January 26, 1961, May 27, 1966 and was made absolute by Regents action on June 29, 1973. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to define the service area to be the Town of Florida and the census designated place of Tribes Hill as of the 2000 U.S. Census; 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 fifteen; and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 6
HAINES
FALLS
FREE LIBRARY
Haines Falls, Greene County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 20, 1900 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on October 25, 1906 and amended on December 4, 2006. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to define the library’s service area as U.S. Census 2000 Tract 804: Block Group 5: Tannersville and Block Group 3: Elka Park. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 7
HARRISVILLE FREE LIBRARY
Harrisville, Lewis County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 19, 1929 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, October 27, 1961, June 28, 1963 and was made absolute by Regents action on September 19, 1974. 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 and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 8
LOCKPORT
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Lockport
, Niagara County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 9, 1893 to operate a public 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 and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 9
MUSEUM OF THE HUDSON HIGHLANDS
Cornwall
, Orange County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “The Cornwall Neighborhood Museum Association” by action of the Board of Regents on November 16, 1962. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 26, 1969, November 20, 1970, September 21, 1973, February 24, 1977, March 27, 1981 and was amended on January 20, 1988 to change the corporate name to “Museum of the Hudson Highlands” and, as so amended, made absolute. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 10
OSSINING
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sing Sing, Westchester County
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Sing Sing Public Library” on February 9, 1893 to operate a school district public library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on July 1, 1901 to change the corporate name to “Ossining Public Library,” December 3, 1903, and August 29, 1912. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees from five to seven, to change the term of office of the trustees from five years to three years, to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3) and to designate the Commissioner of Education as the agent of the corporation for the purpose of service of process. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 11
RICHVILLE FREE LIBRARY
Richville, St. Lawrence County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 21, 1932 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on December 19, 1941, December 20, 1946, December 21, 1951, January 25, 1957, February 23, 1962, December 15, 1967, and was made absolute on March 29, 1974. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees from five to a range of not less than five nor more than fifteen, to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3), and to designate the Commissioner of Education as the agent of the corporation for the purpose of service of process. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 12
ROSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Stony Point, Rockland County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 21, 1949 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 19, 1952. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to define the service area to be the Town of Stony Point, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 13
SANBORN-PEKIN FREE LIBRARY
Sanborn, Niagara County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 27, 1939 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on January 21, 1944 and made absolute on December 17, 1948. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area to beginning at a point starting at the intersection of Dickersonville Road and Ridge Road and continuing east on Ridge Road to the intersection of Cambria-Wilson Road, thence south on Cambria-Wilson road to the junction of Upper Mountain Road, thence west on Upper Mountain Road to the intersection with Shawnee Road, thence south on Shawnee Road to the intersection with Lockport Road, thence west along Lockport Road to the intersection with Walmore Road, thence north on Walmore Road to the intersection of Upper Mountain Road, thence east along Upper Mountain Road to the junction with Blacknose Spring Road, thence north then east on Blacknose Spring Road to the intersection with Lower Mountain Road, thence west then north on Lower Mountain Road to the point and place of beginning, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served; and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 14
ST.
LAWRENCE POWER & EQUIPMENT MUSEUM
Rensselaer
Falls, St. Lawrence County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 20, 2004 to establish and operate a museum in St. Lawrence County, New York. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate address to the Town of Madrid, County of St. Lawrence, and to change the mailing address to PO Box 400, Madrid, New York 13660-0400. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 15
CITY RELIQUARY
Brooklyn, Kings County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and stimulate appreciation for, and knowledge of, art and artifacts that collectively represent the history of the New York City area; the corporation will also organize, host, and sponsor activities, events, lectures and other educational programs that complement such purposes in order to facilitate community interaction, historical edification, and neighborhood restoration. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 16
NEW YORK
RAILROAD MUSEUM
Albany
, Albany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a museum relating to railroads and the history of railroading in New York State; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; to promote history and original historic research; to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of railroads and the history of railroading in New York State; to promote railroads as a catalyst for heritage tourism, economic development, and as a cultural resource for bringing people together; 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; to bring together those people interested in history, encourage public interest in history, sponsor historical meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications and other information in any format; and to cooperate with state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 17
NEWTOWN
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Middle
Village, Queens County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote history and original historic research; to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York, and particularly the County of Queens, once known as Newtown and surrounding area; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display, document and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials of the area of Queens, once known as Newtown; to encourage the suitable markings of places of historic interest; 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; to bring together those people interested in history, encourage public interest in history, sponsor historical meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications in any format; and to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 18
ROMULUS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Willard, Seneca County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge for the history of the Town of Romulus and surrounding areas; to promote history and original historical research; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display, and make available appropriate artifacts, books, manuscripts, photographs, and other records and materials; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to acquire, restore, preserve, and maintain historic sites and structures; to encourage public interest in history, hold meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications in any format; to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide, regional, and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 19
SOLVAY-GEDDES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Solvay, Onondaga County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote history and original historical research; disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge for the history of the State of New York and particularly the Village of Solvay, the Town of Geddes, and adjacent area, County of Onondaga; to collect, own, hold, preserve, research, catalog, display, and make available for study appropriate cultural and historical artifacts; to educate people regarding the past and present culture of the community; to gather and retain oral histories; to study and share historical objects through educational programs to promote an increased awareness of the community’s history, and the culture of the people who have lived, or currently live there; to share the community’s history in public meetings, exhibits, publications, and any other means deemed appropriate, with a focus on educating young people; to promote awareness of the study and preservation of historic structures in the community; to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 20
TOWN OF PARIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Clayville, Oneida County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote history and original historical research; disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge for the history of the Town of Paris, Village of Clayville, County of Oneida and surrounding areas; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display, and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books, manuscripts, photographs, and other records and materials; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title or the custody and control of historic sites and structures, and preserve and maintain such sites and structures; to bring together those people interested in history, encourage public interest in history, sponsor historical meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publication in any format; to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
No. 21
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE MUSEUM FOUNDATION
North Hempstead, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 27, 1979 to operate a maritime museum on the grounds of the US Merchant Marine Academy. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on September 23, 1983. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the museum wishes to operate as a Non-Appropriate Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of the Academy. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the distribution of the remaining assets of the corporation to the U.S. Government in care of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the American Merchant Marine Museum Foundation be dissolved and that its assets be distributed to the U.S. Government in care of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
No. 22
GENEVA
FREE LIBRARY
Geneva
, Ontario
County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1905 to operate an association library to serve the residents of the City of Geneva. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on April 1, 1909. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library property of Geneva Free Library to the Geneva Public Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under an absolute charter in the first instance on February 14, 2006 to serve the residents of the Geneva City School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Geneva Free Library be dissolved and that its library property be transferred to the Geneva Public Library.
No. 23
HYDE PARK
FREE LIBRARY
Hyde Park, Dutchess County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 20, 1948 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 25, 1953 and made absolute on January 25, 1957. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on April 25, 1975. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of Hyde Park Free Library to The Hyde Park Free Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on April 29, 2003, as a special legislative district public library pursuant to Chapter 97 of the Laws of 2001. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Hyde Park Free Library be dissolved and that its library assets be transferred to The Hyde Park Free Library.
No. 24
THE NATIONAL SPEEDSKATING MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
Saratoga
Springs, Saratoga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Speedskating Hall of Fame” by action of the Board of Regents on February 12, 2002 to operate a museum on the origin, history and development of speedskating. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action to change the corporate name to “The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame” on February 11, 2003. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter since the funds needed to build or rent a facility were not obtained or foreseen. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the distribution of the remaining assets of the corporation to The Pettit National Ice Center, Inc., a Wisconsin not-for-profit corporation. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter of The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame be dissolved and that its assets be distributed to The Pettit National Ice Center, Inc.
No. 25
THE SMITHTOWN LIBRARY
Smithtown Branch, Suffolk County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 28, 1952 to operate a free public library. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of The Smithtown Library to
the Smithtown Special Library District, which was incorporated by action of the Board of R
egents under an absolute charter in the first instance on September 13, 2002 to serve
the residents of the Smithtown Special Library District, created pursuant to Chapter 193 of the Laws of 2001.
The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of The Smithtown Library be dissolved and that its library assets be transferred to the
Smithtown Special Library District.
No. 26
STEELE MEMORIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Elmira
, Chemung County
The association library was established under Chapter 687, Laws of 1892 and incorporated on September 23, 1893 through the Department of State. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on December 19, 1919, December 13, 1922 and October 21, 1949. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of Steele Memorial Library Association to the Chemung County Library District which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under an absolute charter in the first instance on February 14, 2006 to serve the residents of Chemung County. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Steele Memorial Library Association be dissolved and that its library assets be transferred to the Chemung County Library District.
No. 27
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Attica
, Wyoming
County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 16, 1924 to operate a public library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 13, 1991. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of Stevens Memorial Library to the Stevens Memorial Community Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on February 11, 2003 to serve the residents of the Attica Central School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Stevens Memorial Library be dissolved and that its library assets be transferred to the Stevens Memorial Community Library.
No. 28
WALLKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wallkill
, Ulster
County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1906 to operate an association library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action April 28, 1995. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation is no longer in operation. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of the Wallkill Public Library to
the Wallkill Public Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of R
egents under a provisional charter on December 19, 1997, as a special legislative district public library pursuant to Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1996. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the
Wallkill Public Library
(association library) be dissolved and that its library assets be transferred to the
Wallkill Public Library (special legislative district library).
CERTIFICATES OF INCORPORATION
No. 29
NEW YORK CITY
MUSEUM
EDUCATORS ROUNDTABLE (NYCMER)
New York City
, New York
County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to address issues of museum and educational interest; to exchange and disseminate relevant information; to explore and implement cooperative programming opportunities through roundtable discussions, workshops, seminars, symposia, professional development series and conferences; and to pursue related charitable, cultural and educational purposes as permitted under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
No. 30
U.S.
2ND RANGERS “ABLE” COMPANY, HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Manorville, Suffolk County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to research, preserve and disseminate the history of the U.S. 2nd Rangers, “Able” Company and the part it served in the Second World War for benefit and education of the general public; the corporation is not authorized to establish or maintain a library or museum, or to own or hold collections. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
A
PPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
No. 31
CONEY ISLAND
, U.S.A.
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 29, 1983 and extended by Regents action on February 20, 1987 and February 21, 1992. The board of trustees has requested that the Board of Regents consent to the filing of a certificate of assumed name pursuant to General Business Law §130to authorize the corporation to use the assumed names “Coney Island Museum,” “Coney Island Film Festival,” “Miss Coney Island,” “Freak Bar,” and “Coney Island Freak Bar.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such certificates of assumed names be granted.
Regents Meeting
May 21-22, 2007
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTER
1.
Madrasat Al-Ihsan, Syracuse
EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL CHARTER
2. SS. Columba-Brigid Montessori School, Buffalo
PROVISONAL CHARTERS
3.
The LaSalle School at St. Gabriel’s Parish, East Elmhurst
4.
The Lincoln Academy, White Plains
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
5.
Albany
Academy for Girls and Trustees of Albany Academy, Albany
A
PPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
6.
The Albany Academies, Albany
II. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTER
No. 1
MADRASAT AL-IHSAN
Syracuse
, Onondaga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 24, 1994 to operate a kindergarten and a grade one and two elementary school. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Ihsan School of Excellence,” to change the location of the school to 423 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, New York 13202-3209, and to add authority for the corporation to operate a pre-K through grade six elementary school 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.
EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL CHARTER
No. 2
SS.
COLUMBA-BRIGID MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Buffalo
, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 15, 2000 to operate a nursery school, a kindergarten and a grade one through eight elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on February 23, 2004 to specify that the corporation is a corporation with members, and so amended, extended. 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.
PROVISONAL CHARTERS
No. 3
THE LASALLE SCHOOL AT ST. GABRIEL’S PARISH
East Elmhurst, Queens County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a universal pre-K program, a kindergarten for five year olds and a grade one through eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 4
THE LINCOLN ACADEMY
White Plains
, Westchester County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten and a grade one through eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of one year.
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
No. 5
ALBANY
ACADEMY FOR GIRLS AND TRUSTEES OF ALBANY ACADEMY
Albany
, Albany County
The board of trustees of the Albany Academy for Girls and the Trustees of Albany Academy have petitioned the Board of Regents, pursuant to Education Law §223, for an order of consolidation. The Alb
any Academy for Girls
was incorporated by Special Act of the Legislature pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 53 of the Laws of 1821 under the name “Albany Female Academy” on February 16, 1821; which “absolute charter” was amended by Chapter 15 of the Laws of 1906 on February 26, 1906 to change the corporate name to “Albany Academy for Girls.” Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on December 11, 1998 to restate its charter in its entirety.
The
Trustees of Albany Academy was granted an absolute charter in the first instance by Regents action on March 4, 1813. The Trustees of Albany Academy, t
he surviving corporation,
will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations under the amended corporate name “The Albany Academies.” The consolidated corporation will operate under the absolute charter granted to Trustees of Albany Academy. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of Albany Academy for Girls and the Trustees of Albany Academy
be granted.
A
PPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
No. 6
THE ALBANY ACADEMIES
Albany
, Albany County
The Albany Academy for Girls and the Trustees of Albany Academy have petitioned the Board of Regents for an order of consolidation. The consolidated corporation will operate under the absolute charter granted to Trustees of Albany Academy under the amended corporate name “The Albany Academies.” The board of trustees has petitioned the Regents for a consolidation order and has requested that the Board of Regents also consent to the filing of a certificate of assumed name pursuant to General Business Law §130to authorize the corporation to use the assumed names “The Albany Academy” and “Albany Academy for Girls.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such certificates of assumed names be granted.
Regents Meeting
May 21-22, 2007
CHARTERS
HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale
2.
Dominican
College
of Blauvelt, Blauvelt
lll. HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT
Riverdale, Bronx County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Academy of Mount Saint Vincent” on March 22, 1898 to operate an academy. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on April 19, 1911 to include change of name to “College of Mount Saint Vincent” and to add authority for the corporation to operate an institution of higher education. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on February 27, 1964, October 27, 1967, January 24, 1973, February 26, 1988, March 11, 1997 and September 17, 1999. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to confer the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
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DOMINICAN
COLLEGE
OF BLAUVELT
Blauvelt, Rockland County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Dominican Junior College of Blauvelt” by action of the Board of Regents on July 25, 1952 to operate a college. Such provisional charter was amended by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1957; June 26, 1959 to change the corporate name to “Dominican College of Blauvelt” and, as so amended, extended; further extended on January 24, 1964 and made absolute by Regents action on June 24, 1966. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on May 25, 1973, March 26, 1993, January 14, 1994, July 19, 1996 and November 5, 2004. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to authorize the corporation to confer the degree of Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.