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1008summary | Board of Regents
1008summary
HE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
October 20 and 21, 2008
The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York held public sessions on Monday, October 20 at 10:15 a.m. and Tuesday, October 21 at 12:05 pm. pursuant to a call duly sent to each Regent.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Monday, October 20, 10:15 a.m.
Also present were the Commissioner of Education, Richard P. Mills, Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Kathy Ahearn, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, David Johnson. Vice Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and Regents Arnold B. Gardner, and Karen Brooks Hopkins were absent and excused.
Chancellor Robert M. Bennett called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.
MOVED, that the Board of Regents convene in Executive Session on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:45 a.m. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and personnel matters.
Charter Applications for October 2008
MOVED, that the Summary of the September 2008 Meeting of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York be approved.
The Board discussed the implementation of Regents 2009-10 state budget proposal. Discussed also was that each committee would review its respective proposals and direct staff to make necessary changes, deletions and additions in light of the state’s fiscal situation, considering impacts of programs with state dollars matched by federal dollars and existing priorities and initiatives.
The Board discussed the implementation of Regents 2009-10 state and federal legislative proposals. Discussed also was that each committee would review its respective proposals and direct staff to make necessary changes, deletions and additions.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Tuesday, October 21, 12:05 p.m.
Also present were the Commissioner of Education, Richard P. Mills, Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Kathy Ahearn, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, David Johnson. Regents Arnold B. Gardner, Joseph E. Bowman, Jr. and Karen Brooks Hopkins were absent and excused.
Chancellor Robert M. Bennett called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
MOVED, that the Board of Regents accept the September 2008 State Education Department Fiscal Report as presented.
Appointment to the Position of Executive Secretary to the State Board for Chiropractic and the State Board for Respiratory Therapy
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Douglas E. Lentivech as Executive Secretary to the State Board for Chiropractic and Executive Secretary to the State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
Appointment of Alan Ray as Assistant Commissioner for Policy, P-16
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Alan Ray to the position of Associate Commissioner for Policy, P-16 retroactive to September 27, 2007.
Appointment of Secretary to the Board of Regents
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Anthony Lofrumento as Secretary to the Board of Regents, effective November 13, 2008.
Appointment to the Position of Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and NYS Librarian
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Bernard A. Margolis to the position of Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and New York State Librarian.
ISCUSSION ITEM
The proposed amendment was outlined by Erin M. O’Grady-Parent, Deputy Counsel, including the regulations governing the practice in 310 appeals that are found in parts 275 and 276 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The proposed amendment is necessary to enact technical changes to clarify, update and otherwise conform the regulations to established practice. The proposed amendment will be submitted for action at the November Regents meeting.
Commissioner Richard P. Mills summarized the meeting, including significant actions and policy discussions by the Standing Committees. The Commissioner’s summary included the Audit committee’s work to close in on key policy decisions, the State Aid committee’s work on the presentation of foundation formula aid, presentations that defined the growth model and differentiated accountability, the importance of the appointment of the New York State Librarian, P-16 work on balancing priorities and expectations, and the framework of the Board’s legislative priorities.
Your VESID Committee held its scheduled meeting on October 20, 2008. All members were present with the exception of Regent Gardner, who was excused. Regent Young also attended.
Your Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on October 21, 2008. All members were present with the exception of Regent Gardner, who was excused..
Your Committee on Cultural Education had its scheduled meeting on October 21, 2008. In attendance were: Regents Dawson, Bowman, Phillips, and Tilles. Absent were Regents Brooks Hopkins and Gardner.
Chairs’ Remarks: Regent Dawson greeted everyone and opened the meeting with a brief report. In addition, Regent Dawson spoke briefly regarding the Cultural Education Trust Board, and its oversight of the Museum Gallery Renewal and Stewardship Collections Facility. A third meeting of this board has been scheduled for October 28, 2008.
Deputy’s Report: Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Cannell greeted everyone and briefly referenced the Deputy’s Report that was recently sent electronically to Board members regarding events and activities in OCE. Copies of this report were also provided for meeting attendees.
(CET (D) 1 Report on Office of Cultural Education Finances (Item moved from CE Trusteeship Committee meeting) Deputy Commissioner Cannell presented Cultural Education’s budget report and legislative priorities for 2009-2010. Handouts regarding background and issues were provided.
CE (D) 1 Proposed Amendments to Commissioner's Regulations, Section 90.7- Certificates for Librarians in Registered Public, Free Association and Indian Libraries
Deputy Commissioner Cannell introduced Carol Desch, Coordinator of Statewide Library Services and Director of the Division of Library Development, who presented on the above item and provided some background information from the July 2008 CE Committee meeting at which a presentation was given by the leadership of the New York Library Association. After that presentation in July, the Regents directed the State Library to move forward with proposed amendments to the Commissioner’s Regulations, Section 90.7 Certificates for librarians in registered free, public, and Indian libraries. Ms. Desch began her presentation that the proposed amendment presented today, is consistent with NYLA’s proposal, and will require ongoing professional development for new public librarians throughout their careers. Beginning in January 2010, all new public librarians that receive a public librarian professional certificate from the State Education Department will be required to participate in 60 hours of professional development every five-year period. This amendment is an important step towards implementing Regents statewide policy for libraries as outlined in the report of the Regents Commission on Libraries and would strengthened the public librarian certification process to promote excellence in New York’s library workforce.
Ms. Desch gave examples of acceptable professional development activities/programs and providers - all of which would need approval by the employer or the State Library. Ms. Desch spoke about what the estimated costs to individual public librarian certificate holders might be over each five-year period. And, emphasized that those costs could vary greatly depending on the individual’s selection of professional development provider; whether an individual takes advantage of free continuing education provided by the library systems and the State Library or if he/she chooses to pursue an advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
The public comment period for this item ends on November 17, 2008 with no comments being received to date. The State Library will continue to be responsible for administering the public librarian certification program, implementing the new requirements and monitoring compliance. If the Regents approve this amendment to Section 90.7 at the December meeting, the State Library and the New York Library Association have agreed to work together with the library systems to inform the graduate schools of library and information science and the public library community about the new certification requirements, to publicize low cost and no cost professional development activities and to promote the importance of ongoing professional development for all librarians.
A Question and Answer period followed and was recommended for approval in December.
CE (D) 2 Proposed Amendments to Commissioner's Regulations, Section 90.18, School Library Systems
Carol Desch introduced the next presenter, Joseph Mattie, Library Development Specialist II. The proposed amendments to this regulation will update and clarify terminology relating to school library systems and will make the regulations consistent with recent changes in related Commissioner’s regulations and Education Law. School library systems are state-established and state-funded programs located in the BOCES and the Big Five Cities that provide coordinated and cost effective library services to school libraries. Eligible members include school districts and nonpublic schools. There are currently 41 school library systems in New York State. Mr. Mattie continued his presentation stating the proposed amendments to CR 90.18 will:
Update technology references;
Define new administrative certification requirements for school library system directors reflected in CR Part 80, moving from the old title of SAS (School Administrator and Supervisor) to SBL (School Building Leader);
Revise the formula funding factors for consistency with Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2005;
Streamline the approval process of the school library system’s five-year plan of service;
Reconcile inconsistent terminology used for BOCES and the Big 5 Cities programs in describing the position of district “liaison” and “communications coordinator” to the uniform descriptor of “communications coordinator;” and
Update terminology describing the administrative structure within the New York City Department of Education.
CE (D) 4 Annual Report on Public TV's Educational Services for the Current Year
(Copies of this report were provided to Board members prior to the meeting for their review.)
Deputy Commissioner Cannell introduced Liz Hood, Director of the Office of Educational Television & Public Broadcasting. Ms. Hood, presented on the educational services provided by New York’s public television stations during the 2007-08 school year. It was noted that the stations spent about five times the amount required under the statute on these services.
In addition, the stations’ online collection of instructional video resources was used by about 76% of teachers in the state, and that the stations had reached more than 22,000 individuals with early childhood literacy workshops and professional development sessions for teachers.
The services provided include early childhood literacy programming, parent and caregiver education, classroom resources, educational television programs, online multimedia, professional development events and online courses, adult education programs, and a broad range of community events for all ages.
The Members of the Subcommittee were briefed on the status of Department and District actions regarding the financial condition of the Wyandanch Union Free School. District officials indicated they ended the 2007-08 school year with a $2.5 million deficit. In addition, the District’s 2008-09 budget contains a $1.5 million revenue shortfall. The District and Department staffs have been working closely together to address these issues. Department staff met with the interim Superintendent, other District officials, and two Board members to emphasize the Board’s responsibility to balance the 2008-09 budget and address any current deficit. The District has made significant cuts and is continuing to examine other possible reductions. The Department has told Wyandanch officials they would be supportive of any effort of the District to secure deficit financing to address the overall fiscal condition. In addition, the Department has identified staff to assist the District in efforts to enhance revenue or reduce costs. The Department is monitoring the District’s financial condition by reviewing monthly fiscal reports. The District’s financial statements will soon be finalized and the Department will have more specific information on the prior year deficit. The Subcommittee will receive a final report on the District’s fiscal condition at the next Subcommittee meeting.
We were presented with 15 audit summaries this month. The audits were of 11 school districts, 1 BOCES, 1 preschool special education provider, and 2 of Department operated programs. These audits involved findings related to procurement, information technology, payroll, claims processing, cash, financial reporting, segregation of duties, extraclassroom activity fund, budgeting, conflict of interest, fingerprinting, administration of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) and a follow-up on Security of Regents Examinations. Audit staff will follow-up with these districts, BOCES, and preschool to identify any possible future actions. The Department will provide a 90-day update on the status of the recommendations contained in the HEOP program.
The Internal Audit Workgroup, which is comprised of Deputy Commissioners’ Ahearn and Savo, Coordinator Charles Szuberla, Deputy Counsel Erin O’Grady-Parent, Audit Director James Conway, and other staff from the Offices of Management Services and Audit, reviewed all audit summaries. Based on the significance of the findings, the group highlighted eight of the audits: five school district audits, one BOCES audit and the two audits of Department operated programs for further review and follow-up.
Staff presented information on another audit trend that has been identified through the audits of school districts. The audit trend was related to conflict of interests in Board members and school district officials. Audit findings related to conflicts of interest have been found in 18 of the 407 audits that have been presented to the Subcommittee.
ALLEN’S HILLS FREE LIBRARY
Allen’s Hills, Ontario County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 28, 1895 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on April 18, 1941, December 20, 1946, June 29, 1951, September 28, 1956, January 25, 1962, January 26, 1967 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 change the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the service area of the library to be the census blocks numbered 360690520001000, 360690520001001, 360690520001005, 360690520001006, 360690520001007, 360690520001008, 360690520001009, 360690520001014, 360690520002001, 360690520002002, 360690520002003, 360690520002004, 360690520002005, 360690520002006, 360690520002007, 360690520002008, 360690520002009, 360690520002010, 360690520002011, 360690520002012, 360690520002016, 360690520002017, 360690520002018 according to census 2000 for a total population of 318 persons, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 7, 1891 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on June 24, 1896. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area to be the Village of Camden, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 20, 1900 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 14, 1905. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area to be the Village of Frankfort, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 29, 1903 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on May 2, 1912 and was amended on September 13, 2002. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than twenty-five. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 24, 1963 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on April 23, 1965. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 16, 1939 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on June 16, 1944, October 20, 1950, December 21, 1956, October 30, 1959, April 23, 1965 and was made absolute by Regents action on May 24, 1974. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on March 18, 1994. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the service area of the library to be the census tracts numbered 360530305022014, 360530305022015, 360530305022024, 360530305022025, 360530305022026, 360530305022027, 360530305022028, 360530305022029, 360530305022030, 360530305022031, 360530305022032, 360530305022033, 360530305022034, 360530305022035, 360530305022036, 360530305022037, 360530305022038, 360530305022039, 360530305022040, 360530305022041, 360530305022042, 360530305022043, 360530305022044, 360530305022045, 360530305022046, 360530305022047, 360530305022048, 360530305022049, 360530305022050, 360530305022051, 360530305022052, 360530305022053, 360530305022054, 360530305022055, 360530305022056, 360530305022057, 360530305022058, 360530305022059, 360530305022060, 360530305022061, 360530305022062, 360530305022063, 360530305022064, 360530305022066, 360530305022067, 360530305022068, 360530305022069, 360530305022070, 360530305022071, 360530305022072, 360530305022073, 360530305022074, 360530305022075, 360530305022076, 360530305022077, 360530305022078, and 360530305022999 according to census 2000 for a total population of 900 persons. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 28, 1965 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on March 25, 1966 and was made absolute on January 27, 1971. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to provide that board vacancies due to cause other than expiration of a term shall be filled by board appointment not for the balance of the unexpired term of the vacancy but, instead, shall be filled by board appointment for a term to extend only to the date of the next scheduled board of trustees election. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 17, 1998 to operate a museum. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on February 11, 2003. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to restate the corporate purposes to state the following: to establish and maintain a history museum relating to the North Shore of Long Island; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects and artifacts; to arrange, create, maintain, and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; 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 and to change the corporate address to PO Box 217, Glen Cove, New York 11542 and, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Oceanside Free Library” on May 20, 1938 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 17, 1943 and was made absolute on June 18, 1948. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action to include a name change to “Oceanside Library” on June 21, 1991. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area as that of the Oceanside Union Free School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 30, 1914 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on April 18, 1941, September 20, 1946, July 20, 1951, April 25, 1957 and was made absolute on September 29, 1961. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 24, 1993. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Webb. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
This corporation was incorporated on January 3, 1889 with the New York State Supreme Court under Chapter 319 of the Laws of 1848 to operate an association library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than fifteen nor more than twenty-five. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly
Springs, Schoharie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 25, 1911 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was amended on July 2, 1913 and was made absolute by Regents action on December 2, 1915 and was amended on September 14, 1990. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Sharon and to change the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than thirteen. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Sodus Circulating Library” on October 17, 1907 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on May 2, 1912 and was amended by Regents action on February 23, 1927 to change the corporate name to “Sodus Free Library.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 21, 1895 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on May 21, 1903. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than twenty-five, to designate the service area of the library to be the Village of Vernon, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Wadhams Mills Free Library Association” on November 4, 1897 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on April 27, 1916 to change the corporate name to “Wadhams Free Library” and was further amended on March 1, 1917. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on May 16, 1941, June 20, 1947, June 29, 1951, December 21, 1956, September 29, 1961 and was made absolute charter by Regents action on September 29, 1967. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Westport, 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.
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 Town of Chazy, except the portion of the Town of Chazy which is located in the Chazy Union Free School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
HAVEN MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a museum and grounds at Fort Ontario, Oswego, New York, open to the public, relating to the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter operated from 1944 to 1946; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available to the public a collection of artifacts relating to the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter; to educate the public on the meaning of the refugee center as established by Presidential Order, and to explain the resulting complex set of historical, social, humanitarian and political events; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate exhibits and displays to provide a historical and humanistic perspective of the refugee shelter; to establish and maintain an historical reference and research center to house materials and documents of the period; to promote and support original historical research and scholarship, sponsor and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public, and issue publications in any format; to cooperate with national, state and county officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of national, statewide and countywide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC HULETT’S LANDING
Hulett’s Landing, Washington County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 15, 2000 to operate a historical society. 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.
THE NORTH COUNTRY CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
, Clinton County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 15, 2000 to operate a cultural arts center. 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.
TOWN OF SENECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Stanley (Town of Seneca), Ontario County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 24, 1992 to operate a historical society. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on March 7, 2000. 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.
HAVEN MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER and SAFE HAVEN, INC.
The board of trustees and the board of directors have petitioned the Board of Regents, pursuant to Education Law §223, for an order of consolidation of Safe Haven Museum and Education Center and Safe Haven, Inc. The Safe Haven Museum and Education Center has petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. Safe Haven, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on September 26, 1990. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of Safe Haven Museum and Education Center and Safe Haven, Inc. Safe Haven Museum and Education Center will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Safe Haven Museum and Education Center. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an order of consolidation of Safe Haven Museum and Education Center and Safe Haven, Inc. be granted, forming Safe Haven Museum and Education Center.
Otego, Otsego County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 24, 1979 to operate a historical society. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action November 20, 1981 and November 3, 1995. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter since the corporation is no longer in operation and 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 Village of Otego, New York. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter of Otego Historical Society be dissolved and that its assets be distributed to the Village of Otego, New York .
An absolute charter in first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 25, 1914 to operate a 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 and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of Perry Public Library to the Perry Public Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on October 4, 2002 to serve the residents of the Perry Central School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Perry Public Library be dissolved and that approval be given to the transfer of its library assets to the Perry Public Library.
AMENDMENT & EXTENSION OF CHARTER
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 3, 1999 to operate a kindergarten and a grade one through six elementary school for children with disabilities. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to specify that the corporation to will operate a kindergarten and grade one through eight school for students with and without disabilities, 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.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten and grade one through twelve school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE FINGER LAKES and THE STONE CIRCLE SCHOOL
The board of trustees of The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes and The Stone Circle School have petitioned the Board of Regents, pursuant to Education Law §223, for an order of consolidation. The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes was granted a provisional charter under the corporate name “The School of the Finger Lakes” on September 26, 1986. 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, September 18, 1998 and June 25, 2007. The Stone Circle School was granted a provisional charter by Regents action on March 25, 2003 and was consolidated with the Stone Circle Collective, Inc. a corporation formed under §402 of the Not-for-Profit Law (NPCL) on September 9, 1999. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes and The Stone Circle School, The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations under the amended corporate name “Ithaca Children’s School.” The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes and The Stone Circle School be granted and 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.
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 11, 1891. Such corporation was reincorporated by Special Act of Legislature under Chapter 307 of the Laws of 1897 on April 19, 1897. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on August 11, 1954 and December 15, 1967. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to confer the degree of Master of Arts. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 18, 1948. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on April 24, 1953. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on January 24, 1964, March 31, 1967, September 27, 1968, January 21, 1970, June 21, 1985, September 16, 1988, January 22, 1992 and was amended and restated by Regents action on October 5, 2001. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to increase the maximum number of trustees from 30 to 35. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “New York College for the Training of Teachers” on January 12, 1889. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on December 14, 1892 to change the corporate name to “Teachers College” and, as so amended, made absolute. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on July 18, 1941, September 21, 1984 and September 17, 1999. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the number of trustees to be not less than 25 nor more than 40. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 2 licenses, one of which is for a professional limited liability company, surrender of 1 license, and 47 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 1 restoration petition.
Dmitry Davydov; 252-62 Brattle Avenue, Little Neck, NY 11362; Lic. No. 009388; Cal. No. 23588; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation, $10,000 fine.
Booth Chiropractic & Acupuncture, P.L.L.C.; 252-62 Brattle Avenue, Little Neck, NY 11362; Cal. No. 23773; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation, $10,000 fine.
Depeche Reis Cassea; 139 Yuma Lane, East Islip, NY 11730; Lic. No. 014626; Cal. No. 24103; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of 5 counts of Attempted Forcible Touching, a class B misdemeanor.
Lorraine Ann Herrmann; 268 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520; Lic. No. 043015; Cal. No. 23727; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: No further action.
Tamara Likholetova; 3051 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235; Lic. No. 046781; Cal. No. 23884; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and Reprimand, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.
Nora B. Tuliao; 215 West 94th Street, New York, NY 10025; Lic. No. 042482; Cal. No. 24018; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Nodari Davitiashvili; 112-01 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375; Lic. No. 048309; Cal. No. 24069; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year actual suspension, 2 year stayed suspension, 3 years probation, $10,000 fine.
Jose David Vargas; Professional Engineer; 288 West 238th Street, Riverdale, NY 10462-2314; Lic. No. 056795; Cal. No. 24039; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $3,600 fine.
Susan J. Patashny; 234 East Walnut Street, Long Beach, NY 11561; Lic. No. 002910; Cal. No. 24038; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Suja Pathalil a/k/a Suja Thomas Pathalil; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 6 Mehan Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746; Lic. Nos. 252646, 507062; Cal. Nos. 23351, 23352; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Jennifer Louise Villa; Registered Professional Nurse; 1250 William Street, Baltimore, MD 21230; Lic. No. 498823; Cal. No. 23431; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice in New York State.
Katherine Ann Pappalardo; Registered Professional Nurse; 144 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY 12401; Lic. No. 475656; Cal. No. 23456; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Suzanne T. Carabba a/k/a Suzanne T. Ally; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 86-02 208th Street, Queens Village, NY 11427; Lic. Nos. 165360, 377174; Cal. Nos. 23483, 23484; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Catherine Michele Schenkel; Registered Professional Nurse; 87 Irving Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039; Lic. No. 410588; Cal. No. 23608; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 2 year suspension, execution of last year of suspension stayed, upon completion of year of actual suspension, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine payable within 6 months.
Maricar P. Imperial; Licensed Practical Nurse; 56 Princeton Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706; Lic. No. 271365; Cal. No. 23682; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.
Lauren LeClaire; Licensed Practical Nurse; 4285 West Walworth Road, Macedon, NY 14502; Lic. No. 246126; Cal. No. 23777; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
James Johnson; Registered Professional Nurse; 41-07 169th Street, Flushing, NY 11358; Lic. No. 390580; Cal. No. 23824; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $2,500 fine.
Lauren Denise Walsh a/k/a Lauren Denise Morse; Licensed Practical Nurse; 34 Fairview Avenue, Islip Terrace, NY 11752; Lic. No. 237986; Cal. No. 23838; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.
Edwin A. Pagan, Jr.; Licensed Practical Nurse; 75 Sportsmen Street, North Great River, NY 11722; Lic. No. 232896; Cal. No. 23874; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for not less than 1 year and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation.
Kamisha Delece Stallworth; Licensed Practical Nurse; 45 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226; Lic. No. 264126; Cal. No. 23908; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.
Carmina M. Janis a/k/a Carmina M. Scannapieco; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 1010 Argo Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12303; Lic. Nos. 252160, 510625; Cal. Nos. 23933, 23934; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Linda Carroll; Registered Professional Nurse; 305 Sherman Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566; Lic. No. 255199; Cal. No. 23942; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence if and when return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Zetra C. Wellman a/k/a Zetra C. Bruso; Registered Professional Nurse; 3 Underwood Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12901; Lic. No. 550619; Cal. No. 23946; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Jamie A. Izzo a/k/a Jamie Roberts a/k/a Jaime A. Roberts; Registered Professional Nurse; 6168 Elm Street, Conesus, NY 14435; Lic. No. 539928; Cal. No. 23959; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Marilou Relano Anobas; 2 Bavia Court, Rosedale, MD 21237; Lic. No. 458102; Cal. No. 23979; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, if and when return to practice in New York State 1 year probation, $1,000 fine payable within 90 days.
Marie Marcia Coburn Dorsett; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 213-11 Nashville Boulevard, Queens Village, NY 11429-2333; Lic. Nos. 223641, 566417; Cal. Nos. 23997, 23998; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year actual suspension, 1 year stayed suspension, 5 years probation, $10,000 fine, 100 hours public service.
Bruce W. Elmendorf; Registered Professional Nurse; #4 Field Court, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Lic. No. 522232; Cal. No. 23999; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Julie A. Baran; Registered Professional Nurse; 809 Rt. 31, Glen Spey, NY 12737; Lic. No. 516034; Cal. No. 24005; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $2,500 fine.
Wendy F. Bharratt; Licensed Practical Nurse; 199-16 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11423; Lic. No. 239426; Cal. No. 24013; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Jennifer Degear Davies; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 9 Kattelville Road, Binghamton, NY 13901; Lic. Nos. 274537, 554450; Cal. Nos. 24053, 24054; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Janine M. Shea; Registered Professional Nurse; 39 North Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; Lic. No. 336246; Cal. No. 24058; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 4 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice.
Kathleen L. Olsen a/k/a Kathleen L. Larison; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; 34 Delemere Boulevard, Fairport, NY 14450; Lic. Nos. 126253, 314703; Cal. Nos. 24093, 24094; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice.
Elaine Lambrino; 2126 Donna Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760; Lic. No. 033222; Cal. No. 23528; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Duane Reade; Pharmacy; 305 Broadway, New York, NY 10007; Reg. No. 018611; Cal. No. 23936; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $5,000 fine.
Rite Aid of New York Inc. 4967; Pharmacy; 5651 Whiskey Hill Road, Wolcott, NY 14590; Reg. No. 023533; Cal. No. 24059; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and Reprimand, $10,000 fine.
Ali M. Chahine; 323 East 119th Street, New York, NY 10035; Lic. No. 023546; Cal. No. 24049; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice, $5,000 fine payable within 120 days.
Arthur Milton Pierson; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 8 Rock Crest Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603; Lic. No. 000566; Cal. No. 23472; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for not less than 1 year and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence when and if return to practice.
Mark A. Lundquist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 409 Rock Hill Road, Mohawk, NY 13407; Lic. No. 042820; Cal. No. 23728; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 4 month actual suspension, 20 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Raymond R. Tartakoff; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 216 Continental Road, Napanoch, NY 12458; Lic. No. 053380; Cal. No. 23968; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 3 years probation, $3,000 fine.
Andrea L. Strother; Licensed Master Social Worker; 110 B East Poplar Drive, Delmar, NY 12054; Lic. No. 063599; Cal. No. 23974; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
The Board of Regents voted on October 21, 2008 to deny the petition for restoration of the licensed practical nurse license of Maxine E. Mears-Clarke, 4787 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470. Ms. Mears-Clarke’s license was originally revoked April 24, 2001.