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0207bra1
Charter Applications for February 2007
Approval of charter applications.
Required by State statute (Education Law §216).
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 22 charter actions.
It is recommended that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Regents Meeting February 12-13, 2007
ABSOLUTE CHARTER
1. Morton Memorial Library, Pine Hill
2. Black River Canal Museum, Booneville
3. Black River Free Library, Black River
4. Albany-Saratoga Sub Vets Memorial Foundation, Schenectady
5. The Hip-Hop Museum and Hall of Fame, Bronx
6. The Scandinavian East Coast Museum, Brooklyn
7. Town Of Fulton Historical Society, Fultonham
8. The Malcolm X Museum, New York City
RESTATEMENT OF CHARTER
9. The Bowne House Historical Society, Incorporated, Flushing
10. Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society & Museum, Kenmore
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTERS
11. Catlin Memorial Free Library, Springfield
12. Morrisville Library, Morrisville
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION
13. The Scandinavian East Coast Museum and Norwegian-American Collection in Brooklyn, New York, Inc., Brooklyn
14. Greene Preservation Association, Greene
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
Pine Hill, Ulster County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 23, 1987 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on October 16, 1992 and September 19, 1997. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to designate the service area as the census designated place (CDP) known as Pine Hill, New York as of the 2000 U.S. Census, and, as so amended, for an absolute charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, be made absolute.
BLACK RIVER CANAL MUSEUM
Boonville, Oneida County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 12, 2003 to disseminate information and stimulate public interest in historic preservation of the Black River Canal. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Boonville Black River Canal Museum.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
Black River, Jefferson County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 2, 1915 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on July 18, 1941, September 20, 1946, November 30, 1951, October 26, 1956, February 23, 1962, February 24, 1967 and was made absolute by Regents action on June 23, 1972. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library,” 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.
ALBANY-SARATOGA SUB VETS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a Museum to establish and maintain a submarine research and reference center and museum open to the public; to construct, support and maintain a New York State submarine memorial; 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 establish and maintain an historical research collection, promote and support historical research and scholarship, issue publications in any format, and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public; to honor the memory of submariners who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving our country; to perpetuate the knowledge, technology, and history of the U.S. Submarine Service; to provide a forum for educating students, veterans and fraternal organizations, other groups and the public about the history and technology of the U.S. Submarine Service. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
THE HIP-HOP MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a museum and hall of fame to promote, foster and advance the culture, music, history and legacy of Hip-Hop music; to foster and promote the appreciation of Hip-Hop music as an art form, promote and enhance the cultural enrichment of the general public, stimulate community interest in the purposes of this corporation, and make artistic and cultural enrichment available to the general population; to aid, assist, cooperate, cosponsor and otherwise engage in concerted action with private and governmental agencies on programs to enrich and expand the cultural and artistic awareness of those who otherwise might not be exposed to the arts and generally to cultivate and foster an appreciation of Hip-Hop music through the purposes of the corporation; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects and artifacts; and to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
THE SCANDINAVIAN EAST COAST MUSEUM
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a museum to establish and maintain a history museum relating to the lives of the Scandinavians who settled throughout the East Coast of the United States; 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 establish and maintain an historical research and reference collection and archives; 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.
TOWN OF FULTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Fultonham, Schoharie County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a historical society to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the Town of Fulton and the surrounding area; 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; and to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of county wide, regional, and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 10, 2000 to operate and establish a museum dedicated to the life, history and philosophy of Malcolm X. The board of trustees has petitioned 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.
RESTATEMENT OF CHARTERS
THE BOWNE HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INCORPORATED
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 27, 1945 to own, hold, maintain and preserve the Bowne House, and to encourage and maintain interest in the early history of the town of Flushing and the Bowne House. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on September 14, 1950 and amended on November 17, 1950. The board of trustees has applied to amend and restate the charter in its entirety in order to provide language acknowledging and allowing ownership of Bowne House and the surrounding lot by the City of New York, and allow the Historic House Trust to maintain and administer the property. The restated charter provides that the corporation shall continue to own the collection, sponsor public programs and events, and maintain other activities and functions normally carried out by a historical society. The restated charter also includes a change of name to "The Bowne House Historical Society," the addition of language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3), and designation of the Commissioner of Education as the agent for the purpose of service of process. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the charter be amended and restated accordingly.
TONAWANDA-KENMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Kenmore, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 20, 1935 to operate a museum and reference library; to collect, and preserve objects of historic, artistic and scientific interest; to mark and protect historic sites; to provide facilities for research and publication; and to offer popular instruction and aesthetic enjoyment. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 16, 1943. The board of trustees has applied to amend and restate the charter in its entirety, including a change of address to 100 Knoche Road, Tonawanda, New York 14150; the addition of language regarding the powers of the board of directors; language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3); and designation of the Commissioner of Education as the agent for the purpose of service of process. The restated purposes are to promote history and original historical research; to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York and particularly the Village of Kenmore and the town of Tonawanda, Erie County and surrounding area; 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 encourage the suitable marking of places of historical interest; 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 establish and maintain a history museum relating to the purposes aforementioned. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the charter be amended and restated accordingly.
CATLIN MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY
Springfield, Otsego County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Springfield Free Library” by action of the Board of Regents on June 26, 1895 to operate an association library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents on May 2, 1912 and amended on March 27, 1924 to change the corporate name to the “Catlin Memorial Free 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 Catlin Memorial Free Library to the Springfield Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on April 27, 1999 to serve the residents of the Town of Springfield. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Catlin Memorial Free Library be dissolved and that approval be given to the transfer of its library property to the Springfield Library.
MORRISVILLE LIBRARY
Morrisville, Madison County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 21, 1936 to operate a village public library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents on September 19, 1941; September 20, 1946; September 27, 1951; March 1, 1957; February 23, 1962; June 24, 1966 and was made absolute on September 26, 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 and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the library assets of Morrisville Library to the Morrisville Public Library, which was incorporated by action of the Board of Regents under a provisional charter on September 13, 2002 to serve the residents of the Morrisville-Eaton School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter of the Morrisville Library be dissolved and that approval be given to the transfer of its library property to the Morrisville Public Library.
THE SCANDINAVIAN EAST COAST MUSEUM and NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN COLLECTION IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 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 The Scandinavian East Coast Museum and Norwegian-American Collection in Brooklyn, New York, Inc. The Scandinavian East Coast Museum has petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. The Norwegian-American Collection in Brooklyn, New York, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) on December 3, 1996. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of The Scandinavian East Coast Museum and Norwegian-American Collection in Brooklyn, New York, Inc., The Scandinavian East Coast Museum will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to The Scandinavian East Coast Museum. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an order of consolidation of The Scandinavian East Coast Museum and Norwegian-American Collection in Brooklyn, New York, Inc., be granted, forming The Scandinavian East Coast Museum.
GREENE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form an association to study, rebuild, preserve, and promote the architectural heritage of Village of Greene, County of Chenango, New York as an economic resource; to foster preservation efforts in the Greene Historic District and contiguous property; to promote retention of neighborhood character impacted by changes in land use; to educate residents about the Greene Historic District; to provide solutions for threatened property and intrusive elements within the Greene Historic District; to act as resource for historic district information, preservation, education and other activities such as grants, tax credits, and restoration loans; to accept, acquire, hold, protect and reassign whole or partial interests in land and other property as a means of protecting and preserving the historic interests of the Village of Greene; to work cooperatively with the Town of Greene Historical Society on programs of mutual interest; to cooperate with county and state officials and historical organizations to help them collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The corporation is not authorized to operate or maintain a library, museum or historical society, or to own or hold collections in connection therewith. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
1. The Ha’or Beacon School, Brooklyn
2. Schonowe Preschool, Schenectady
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
3. 82nd Street Academics, Jackson Heights
4. Waldorf School Of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER
5. The Institute of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of Buffalo
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
THE HA’OR BEACON SCHOOL
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 24, 2001 to operate a pre-kindergarten through grade twelve school for children who have behavioral and educational problems from homes where the language is Hebrew or Yiddish. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to specify that corporation is also operating at 2810 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11229 and that the corporate address is 1946 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11223, and that the provisional charter, as so amended, be extended. 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 any amendment thereof does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. 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.
SCHONOWE PRESCHOOL
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 19, 1996 to operate a preschool for children with disabilities from birth to five years of age. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 17, 1999 and last amended and extended by Regents action on June 18, 2002. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the school and corporate address to 590 Giffords Church Road, Schenectady, New York 12306, 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.
Jackson Heights, Queens County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 12, 2003 to operate a nursery school, for five year olds, a universal pre-K program for four year olds, and after-school tutoring program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 24, 1987 under the corporate name “Spring Hill School” to operate and maintain a nursery school, a kindergarten and a grade one through four elementary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on June 22, 1990 to also authorize the operation of grades five through eight and, as so amended, extended, and was further amended by Regents action on July 23, 1993 to change the corporate name to “Spring Hill Waldorf School,” to indicate that the school had relocated from Ballston Spa, Saratoga County to 62-66 York Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 and to add authority for the School to also operate a grade nine through twelve secondary school and, as so amended, further extended, and on November 14, 1997 to add authority for the School to also operate at a site at 122 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 and, as so amended, for a further extension of the provisional charter. Such provisional was last amended by Regents action on October 4, 2002 to also operate at a site at 212 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 and change the corporate name to “Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs” and, as 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.
THE INSTITUTE OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF THE DIOCESE OF BUFFALO
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 14, 1892 subsequent to the Institute’s original incorporation by Act of the Legislature on April 12, 1848. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on May 21, 1937; April 16, 1948; July 16, 1948; January 29, 1954; February 27, 1964; January 26, 1967; and October 25, 1968. Such absolute charter was restated by the Regents on September 18, 1992 to conduct an elementary and preschool program for girls and boys under the name “Mount St. Joseph Academy.” The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter because the corporation has ceased its operations, including the operation of Mount St. Joseph Academy at the end of the 2004-2005 school year. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees also request Regents approval of the distribution of the corporation’s assets and student records to The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo, a New York Not-for-Profit Corporation formed on January 10, 1973. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter of The Institute of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of Buffalo be dissolved and that approval be granted for the distribution of the corporation’s assets and student records to The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo.
1. Central European University, New York City
2. Maria College, Albany
3. Trocaire College, Buffalo
III. HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by Regents action on July 24, 1992 to operate and maintain an institution of higher learning and to offer programs leading to degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on May 20, 1994, February 7, 1996 and was made absolute on September 20, 1996. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on November 8, 1996, July 16, 1999, July 18, 2002, September 9, 2005 and December 9, 2005. 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 Science (B.S.). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by Regents action on April 25, 1958 to establish and maintain a junior college for the higher education of the Sisters of Mercy of the Albany Diocese and for members of other religious orders, and to conduct therein courses of study leading to the degrees of Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on November 22, 1963 and, as so amended, made absolute. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on November 21, 1986 and October 9, 2003. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to reflect that the corporation is a corporation with members and to designate the Conference of Mercy Higher Education, a Maryland non-stock, no profit corporation, as the sole corporate member of the college. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Sancta Maria Junior College” by action of the Board of Regents on June 27, 1958 to operate and maintain an institution of higher education at the junior college level. Such provisional charter was amended to include a name change to “Sancta Maria College” and extended by Regents action on May 21, 1964; extended on June 24, 1966; amended December 16, 1966 to change the corporate name to “Trocaire College;” amended and extended on September 26, 1969 and was made absolute by Regents action on January 26, 1972. Such absolute charter was last amended by Regents action on October 23, 1987. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the College to confer the honorary degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) and Doctor of Science (Sc.D.). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.