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Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 28 charter actions, involving 28 institutions, including 3 historical societies, 10 libraries, 8 nonpublic schools, 2 chartered postsecondary institutions, 4 museums, and 1 other educational corporation.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 8, 2000 to operate a town pubic library. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be made absolute.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 25, 1965. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on September 25, 1970. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify that the chartered service area is the Village of Allegany 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.
North Harmony, Chautauqua County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 26, 1914 and extended by Regents action on February 21, 1941 and December 20, 1946, and made absolute by Regents action on April 27, 1951. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to delete service to School District Number 3, specify the chartered service area as the town of North Harmony 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.
Cragsmoor, Ulster County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 2, 1915 and extended by Regents action on November 19, 1943. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on January 28, 1949 and amended on November 16, 1984 and July 23, 1985. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to expand the number of trustees from 5 to not less than 5 nor more than 9, to designate the Commissioner of Education as the representative 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 February 26, 1914 and extended by Regents action on June 16, 1945, December 15, 1950, May 27, 1955 and June 24, 1960. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on June 26, 1970 and amended on September 15, 1995. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to delete service to the Marcus Whitman School District and to specify the chartered service area as the towns of Gorham and Seneca, Ontario County. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
HARTSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Call Hill, Steuben County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 18, 1983 to discover, procure and preserve whatever may relate to the natural, civil, literary and ecclesiastical history of the United States and to the town of Hartsville, New York. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on May 22, 1987. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Call Homestead Museum.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
Colton, St. Lawrence County
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on August 29, 1912 to operate a public library to serve the town of Colton. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 16, 1915 and May 28, 1923. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3), to increase the number of trustees from 5 to not less than 5 nor more than 9 and to designate the Commissioner of Education as the representative upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
Poland, Chautaugua County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 23, 1961 and was extended on April 29, 1966. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 5, 1970. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3) and to specify the chartered service area as the town of Poland. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
Scio, Allegany County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 26, 1906 for the purpose of providing library services to the residents of the Town of Scio. This charter was made absolute on December 7, 1911 and amended on June 13, 2000. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Scio Memorial Library,” to increase the service area to the Scio Central School District, to designate the Commissioner of Education as the representative 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 24, 1926 for the purpose of providing library services to the area of Suffern and its vicinity. Such provisional charter was extended on June 20, 1947 and made absolute on September 19, 1947. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to amend the chartered service area from “Suffern and vicinity” to “the Ramapo Central School District” 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 THELMA ROGERS GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 28, 1961 to operate a historical society. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on May 27, 1966 and made absolute by Regents action on June 27, 1969. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter 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 October 30, 1959. This charter was extended on January 28, 1965 and made absolute on March 2, 1979. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to amend the chartered service area from “West Nyack Library District-West Nyack portion of Clarkstown School District No. 1” to “the Census Designated Places of West Nyack and Bardonia” 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.
CARLOS LEZAMA ARCHIVES AND CARIBBEAN CULTURAL CENTER
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to maintain a gallery of art form, including Carlos Lezama memorabilia, and to provide information and lectures on Caribbean culture. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of 5 years.
THE HOMEVILLE MUSEUM
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a historical museum focused on Homer Village, Cortland County, and Central New York. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of 5 years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to build, operate and maintain a working replica of a nineteenth century New Bedford whaling ship and to educate the general public on the history of Japanese-United States relations. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of 5 years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to permanently exhibit the artwork of Sylvia Wald and Po Kim and to present cultural events that could include the work of other artists. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of 5 years.
Muttontown, Nassau County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Friends of the Nassau County Historical Museum” by action of the Board of Regents on January 24, 1964 to assist the Nassau County Historical Museum in the development and promotion of a historical interpretation and educational program in Nassau County, New York. Such provisional charter was made absolute on February 28, 1969. Such absolute charter was amended on September 21, 1973 to change the corporate name to “Friends of the Nassau County Museum” and December 19, 1980 to change the corporate name to “Friends for Long Island’s Heritage,” and further amended on January 19, 1982, January 18, 1883, September 21, 1984 and September 20, 1996. The board of trustees has requested that the Board of Regents consent to allow the corporation to petition for judicial dissolution. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that such consent be granted.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to serve member libraries enabling them to improve their services and serve as a component of the statewide library network. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
1. Hamlin Public Library, Hamlin
2. Allegany Public Library, Allegany
3. Ashville Free Library, North Harmony
4. Cragsmoor Free Library, Cragsmoor
5. Gorham Free Library, Gorham
6. Hartsville Historical Society, Call Hill
7. Hepburn Library, Colton
8. Kennedy Free Library, Poland
9. Scio Free Library, Scio
10. Suffern Free Library, Suffern
11. The Thelma Rogers Genealogical and History Society, Wellsville
12. West Nyack Free Library, West Nyack
13. Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center, Westbury
14. The Homeville Museum, Homer
15. Manjiro Historic Ship Society, New York City
16. The Sylvia Wald and Po Kim Art Gallery, New York City
17. Friends for Long Island’s Heritage, Muttontown
18. Public Library System Directors Organization, Poughkeepsie
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 16, 1992 to operate a nursery school, kindergarten and grades 1 through 8 school. Such corporation was consolidated by Regents action on October 16, 1992 with the Children’s Foundation Support Corporation, a domestic not-for-profit corporation. Such provisional charter was amended on June 14, 1996 and, as so amended, made absolute on May 22, 1996. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to increase the maximum number of trustees from 25 to 30. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 23, 1994 to establish and operate a kindergarten and grades 1 through 12 school. Such provisional charter was amended on June 14, 1996 to add the operation a nursery school known as “The Ark” and as so amended, extended, and again amended and made absolute on November 9, 2001. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Philosophy Day School” and to specify that the nursery school will no longer be referred to as “The Ark” but will operate under the name “The Philosophy Day School.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
Delmar, Albany County
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 25, 1960 to promote technical education for interested and qualified youth and adults. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on August 24, 1960 to delete the terminology “in high school” from subparagraph b of the statement of purposes. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the location of the corporation to 1470 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, New York 12159. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
HARLEM EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 21, 2004 to operate a kindergarten and grades 1 through 8 elementary school. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate address to 1330 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10026 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 one year to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
MARY’S GRACE SCHOOL
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a pre-kindergarten through grade 8 school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of 3 years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 5 elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of 3 years.
THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DAY SCHOOL
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 9, 2003 to operate a kindergarten and grades 1 through 6 elementary school. 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 3 years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
Claremont Educational Center
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on November 9, 2001 to operate a nursery school for preschool children from 3 to 5 years of age, a kindergarten and day care centers. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to specify that the nursery school will serve children from 2 ½ to 5 years of age and as so amended, for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended and extended for a period of 3 years.
1. The Children’s Storefront, New York City
2. The Abraham Lincoln School, New York City
3. American Technical Education Association, Delmar
4. Harlem Episcopal School, New York City
5. Mary’s Grace School, Batavia
6. Mother Teresa Academy, Clifton Park
7. The Benjamin Franklin Day School, Woodstock
8. Claremont Educational Center, Bronx
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 28, 1955 under the name “ Molloy Catholic College for Women” to operate an institution of higher learning to offer programs leading to degrees in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and was made absolute by Regents action on January 28, 1960. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 24, 1965 to authorize an institutional branch at Amityville, New York, and on February 26, 1971 to change the corporation name to “Molloy College” and to delete the authorization for an institutional branch at Amityville, New York. The absolute charter was further amended on May 28, 1976, May 25, 1984, December 16, 1988, July 17, 1998, April 29, 2003 and June 17, 2003. 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 Social Work (B.S.W.). 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 September 29, 1961 to operate and maintain a junior college for higher education of members of the Congregation of Felician Sisters and members of other religious communities, 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 June 26, 1964 and January 28, 1965; amended and extended on June 24, 1966; and made absolute by Regents action on November 22, 1968. The absolute charter was amended December 21, 1990. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
2. Villa Maria College of Buffalo, Buffalo