THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

 

 

TO:	The Honorable the Members of the Board of Regents
FROM:	Kathy A. Ahearn
SUBJECT:	Supplemental Charter Applications
DATE:	July 8, 2005
STRATEGIC GOAL:	Goal 2
AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

Summary

 

Issue for Decision

           

Approval of supplemental charter applications.

 

Reason for Consideration

           

Required by State statute (Education Law section 216).

 

Proposed Handling

           

Discussion and approval in accordance with the recommendations contained in the attached summaries.

 

Procedural History

 

N/A     

 

Background Information

 

Summary recommendations have been prepared for 2 charter actions, involving 1 nonpublic school and 1 library.

 

 

 

 

Recommendation

           

It is recommended that the Regents approve the applications in accordance with the recommendations contained in the attached summaries.

 

 

Timetable for Implementation

           

N/A

CULTURAL EDUCATION

 

 

 

ABSOLUTE CHARTER IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

 

SUPPLEMENTAL No. 1

 

GLOVERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

Gloversville, Fulton County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a public library for the residents of the enlarged Gloversville City School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an absolute charter in the first instance be granted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

 

 

PROVISIONAL CHARTER

 

SUPPLEMENTAL No. 2

 

THE GARDEN ROAD SCHOOL

 

Croton-On-Hudson, Westchester County

 

The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a nursery school for children 3 to 5 years of age, a kindergarten for 5 year olds and a grade 1 through 2 elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.