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Matched Legal Cases: ['§501', '§223', '§402', '§501', '§223', '§402', '§223', '§402', '§223', '§402', '§223', '§402', '§501']

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Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 38 charter actions, involving 41 institutions, including 1 library, 4 historical societies, 17 nonpublic schools, 5 chartered postsecondary institutions, 6 museums, 5 not-for-profit corporations and 3 other educational corporations.
Regents Meeting July 21-22, 2005
1. Purchase Free Library, Purchase
2. American Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria
3. Arcadia Historical Society, Newark
4. Judaic Center for History and Culture of Central New York, Syracuse
5. Arts of the Islamic World, New York City
6. Long Island Music Hall of Fame, Lake Grove
7. Museum of Computer Art, Brooklyn
8. North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association, Plattsburgh
9. Steel Plant Museum, Lackawanna
10. Tugboat Preservation Project, Kingston
11. Waterford Maritime Historical Society, Waterford
12. Waterford Maritime Historical Society and Friends of Waterford Maritime Historical Society, Waterford
13. Historic Montgomery Association, Montgomery
14. The New York Provincial Regiment & Battalions, Kingston
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATON
15. Company H, 119th N.Y. Volunteers Historical Association, Baldwin
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1928 to operate a public library to serve the town of Purchase, New York. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on July 18, 1941 and June 20, 1947. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on September 28, 1951 and amended on December 14, 1979. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to clarify its service area by specifically describing the boundaries of such service area 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 April 27, 1984 under the corporate name “Museum of Motion Pictures and Television” to establish and maintain a museum dedicated to the history of moving image media. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on November 16, 1984 to change the corporate name to “American Museum of the Moving Image.” Such provisional charter was consolidated by Regents action on February 21, 1986 with Astoria Motion Picture & Television Center Foundation, Inc. and amended April 22, 1988 and March 26, 1993, and as so amended, made absolute. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to increase the maximum number of trustees to 50. 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 September 18, 1992 to promote and encourage a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York, county of Wayne and particularly the town of Arcadia. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 18, 1998. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Newark-Arcadia Historical Society.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 20, 2004 to preserve the history of Jews in the Central New York community and surrounding area. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Judaic Heritage Center of CNY.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a museum to organize educational, historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public that promote awareness of and present the arts of the Islamic world. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
Lake Grove, Suffolk County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a museum to sponsor and provide experiences that will inspire the desire to explore and celebrate the diversity of music and its creators and to develop a Hall of Fame where individuals and organizations with strong connections to Long Island who have made significant contributions to music will be honored. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a gallery and a museum of computer and/or digital art. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a museum to research, preserve and interpret the history of the Underground Railroad, slavery and abolition. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
STEEL PLANT MUSUEM
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a museum to document, preserve, display exhibits and call public attention to the history of steelmaking in Lackawanna and Western New York. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to own and restore historic tugboats and other historic vessels, to educate the public on the importance of historic vessels, piers, and waterfront uses on New York State’s waterfronts. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to acquire, preserve and display the Tug Chancellor, other historic vessels, and other appropriate artifacts significant in the maritime history of New York State, with particular emphasis on diesel-powered movement of freight on the New York State canal system. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
WATERFORD MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND FRIENDS OF WATERFORD MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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 Waterford Maritime Historical Society and Friends of Waterford Maritime Historical Society. Waterford Maritime Historical Society has separately petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. Friends of Waterford Maritime Historical Society was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on June 16, 2004. Waterford Maritime Historical Society will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Waterford Maritime Historical Society. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that an order of consolidation of Waterford Maritime Historical Society and Friends of Waterford Maritime Historical Society, with the surviving corporation being Waterford Maritime Historical Society, be granted.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to raise public awareness and promote the preservation of the built environment of the village of Montgomery, including historic neighborhoods, landmarks, buildings, structures, parks, streetscapes, vistas and sites. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
THE NEW YORK PROVINCIAL REGIMENT & BATTALIONS
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to educate the general public about contributions of the original members of the New York Provincial Regiment & Battalions from 1755 to 1763, during the French & Indian War. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
COMPANY H, 119TH N.Y. VOLUNTEERS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
A certificate of incorporation was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 20, 1988 to research, preserve and disseminate the history of Company H, of the 119th N.Y. State Volunteer Infantry and its role in the American Civil War. The board of trustees has applied to amend and restate its certificate of incorporation to indicate that the purposes of the corporation are to own, exhibit, display, and hold a collection of appropriate artifacts pertaining to the history of Company H, of the 119th N.Y. State Volunteer Infantry. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the certificate of incorporation be amended accordingly, and as so amended and restated, replaced with a provisional charter for a period of 5 years.
1. Big Apple Educational Center, Brooklyn
2. The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York, Greenwich
3. The Beagle School, Saratoga Springs
4. Mary McDowell Center for Learning, Brooklyn
5. Bais Yaakov, Faigeh Schonberger, of Adas Yereim, Brooklyn
6. Centerpoint Christian Academy, Angelica
7. Dessaline Institute, Rosedale
8. The IDEAL School of Manhattan, New York City
9. Imagine Academy, Brooklyn
10. East Meadow School, Bronx
11. The Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center, Bronx
12. Dessaline Institute and Dessaline Institute, Inc., Rosedale
13. Kulanu Torah Academy and Jewish Coalition for Support Services, Inc., Lawrence
14. Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan and Friends of Solomon Schechter, Inc., New York City
15. The Stone Circle School and Stone Circle Collective, Inc., Ithaca
16. The Children’s School, Centerport
17. The Graceful Guardian of the Child Montessori School, Monroe
18. Rochester Children’s House, Rochester
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 17, 1999 to operate a nursery school for children 3 to 5 years of age, day care centers, a kindergarten and grades 1 to 6 elementary school at four specified site locations. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on November 9, 2001 to delete authority to operate at site 84-75 Daniels Street, Jamaica, New York and to add authority for the corporation to operate at 2937 86th Street, Brooklyn, New York and as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on April 23, 2002 to add authority to also operate grades 7 and 8, and further amended on January 12, 2004 by Regents action to add authority to also operate at 503-507 Lake Street, Brooklyn, New York 11223. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to delete authority for the corporation to operate at 1981 Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11229 and 2121 Bragg Street, Brooklyn, New York 11229 and that the provisional charter be made absolute. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, be made absolute.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 11, 1997 to operate a grade 9 to 12 secondary school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on April 21, 1998 to add authority to operate grades 7 and 8 and to change the corporate address to 5158 County Route 113, Greenwich, New York and as so amended, extended; such provisional charter was further extended by Regents action on April 24, 2001. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to add authority to also operate a grade 6, and as so amended, 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.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 28, 1972 to establish, maintain and operate a kindergarten through grade 6 elementary school. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 24, 1976 and amended on December 21, 1990 to delete authority for the corporation to operate K-6 program and to add authority to operate a nursery school and after school program for children 5 to 6 years of age, and as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on March 13, 1996 to add authority for the corporation to operate a summer nursery and summer preschool program for children 2 to 5 years of age, and as so amended, made absolute. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). 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 March 23, 1990 to operate a kindergarten and elementary school program for learning disabled children ages 5 to 11. Such provisional charter was made absolute by action of the Board of Regents on March 26, 1993. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate address to 20 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 and to restate the corporate purposes to authorize the corporation to operate a school for children with learning disabilities from kindergarten through grade 8, and to provide after school activities for the elementary and middle school students. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has also been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of an amendment to the absolute charter does not constitute approval for state funding for the programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
BAIS YAAKOV, FAIGEH SCHONBERGER, OF ADAS YEREIM
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a religious school for girls from preschool to high school with a curriculum that covers topics both in Hebrew and English. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten for 5 year olds and grades 1 to 6 elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
DESSALINE INSTITUTE
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate grades 1 to 6 elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten and grades 1 to 5 elementary school that recognizes children with different learning styles, strengths, and abilities and utilizes differentiated, individualized instruction. The trustees have been advised that the granting of a provisional charter does not constitute approval for state funding for the programs and services under the jurisdiction of the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of one year.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a private school serving children in grades kindergarten through 12 and ages 5 through 21, who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, pervasive development disorder, and/or Aspergers syndrome. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has also been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of a provisional charter does not constitute approval for state funding for the programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 24, 1996 to operate a nursery school, day care center and a kindergarten at two specified location sites. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on October 5, 2001 to add authority for the corporation to operate a grade 1 through 8 elementary school, an after school program and a summer day camp at both location sites, and as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has applied for an extension to 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 RIVERDALE NURSERY SCHOOL AND FAMILY CENTER
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 18, 2002 to operate a toddler program for 2 year olds and a nursery school for children 3 to 5 years of age. The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension to 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.
DESSALINE INSTITUTE AND DESSALINE INSTITUTE, 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 Dessaline Institute and Dessaline Institute, Inc. Dessaline Institute has separately petitioned the Board of Regents for a provisional charter. Dessaline Institute, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on April 3, 2000. Dessaline Institute will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Dessaline Institute. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of Dessaline Institute and Dessaline Institute, Inc., with the surviving corporation being Dessaline Institute, be granted.
KULANU TORAH ACADEMY AND JEWISH COALITION FOR SPECIAL SERVICES, 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 Kulanu Torah Academy and Jewish Coalition for Special Services, Inc. A provisional charter was granted to Kulanu Torah Academy by action of the Board of Regents on June 17, 2003. Jewish Coalition for Special Services, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on March 21, 2000. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of Kulanu Torah Academy and Jewish Coalition for Special Services, Inc. Kulanu Torah Academy will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Kulanu Torah Academy. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has also been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of a provisional charter does not constitute approval for state funding for the programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of Kulanu Torah Academy and Jewish Coalition for Special Services, Inc. with the surviving corporation being Kulanu Torah Academy, be granted.
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 Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan and Friends of Solomon Schechter, Inc. Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan was granted a provisional charter by Regents action on September 20, 1996 under the corporate name “Solomon Schechter Elementary School of Manhattan.” Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on February 11, 2003, including a change of the corporate name to “Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan” and as so amended, extended. Friends of Solomon Schechter, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on July 11, 1995. Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan and Friends of Solomon Schechter, Inc., with the surviving corporation being Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan, be granted.
THE STONE CIRCLE SCHOOL AND THE STONE CIRCLE COLLECTIVE, 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 Stone Circle School and The Stone Circle Collective, Inc. A provisional charter was granted to The Stone Circle School by action of the Board of Regents on March 25, 2003. The Stone Circle Collective, Inc. was incorporated under §402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law on September 9, 1999. Upon the effective date of the consolidation of The Stone Circle School and The Stone Circle Collective, Inc., The Stone Circle School will assume all the assets, liabilities and responsibilities of both organizations. The consolidated corporation will operate under the provisional charter granted to The Stone Circle School. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that an order of consolidation of The Stone Circle School and The Stone Circle Collective, Inc., with the surviving corporation being The Stone Circle School, be granted.
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 4, 1997 to operate a nursery school, kindergarten and a grades 1 to 3 elementary school. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on June 13, 2000 and on June 18, 2002, amended to add authority to also conduct grades 4 and 5 and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter since the school is no longer in operation and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid and for approval to store student records with the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District. There are no remaining assets. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter of The Children’s School be dissolved and approval be given to store student records as requested.
THE GRACEFUL GUARDIAN OF THE CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 24, 2001 under the name “The Grace Guardian of the Child” to operate a nursery school, a kindergarten for 5 year olds, and a grade 1 elementary school. On February 23, 2004 such provisional charter was amended to change the corporate name to “The Graceful Guardian of the Child Montessori School,” to operate a grade 2, and as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was dissolved by Regents action on June 27, 2005 and approval given to store student records with the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. The board of trustees requests Regents approval of the distribution of the remaining assets of the corporation to The Garden of the Child, Inc., a non-profit corporation with related educational purposes. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that approval be given to the distribution of assets of The Graceful Guardian of the Child Montessori School to The Garden of the Child, Inc.
ROCHESTER CHILDREN’S HOUSE
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on January 22, 1975 to operate a nursery school and kindergarten. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on January 24, 1979 and amended on September 18, 1998. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter since the school is no longer in operation and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. There are no remaining assets and storage for the student records will not be necessary due the ages of the children. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter of Rochester Children’s House be dissolved.
1. Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute (CERGE-EI), New York City
2. Metropolitan College of New York , New York City
3. Sunbridge College, Spring Valley
4. The School of Applied Philosophy, Pittsford
5. The Niagara Educational Foundation, Niagara Falls
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND GRADUATE EDUCATION – ECONOMICS INSTITUTE (CERGE – EI)
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 15, 2000 to form a corporation to train future university faculty, researchers and those involved in public administration in the theory, methods and application of modern economic analysis by providing study leading to the Ph.D. degree. The board of trustees has applied for an absolute charter. The Office of Higher 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 May 22, 1970 under the corporate name “The College for Human Services.” Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents action on September 26, 1975, amended May 24, 1979, extended June 26, 1981 and amended April 22, 1988 and, as so amended, made absolute by Regents action. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on May 22, 1992 to change the corporate name to “Audrey Cohen College” and further amended on June 18, 2002 to change the corporate name to “Metropolitan College of New York.” 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 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 November 15, 1991 to operate a college with the authority to offer the Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.) degree. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on June 9, 1995 and was made absolute by Regents action on September 17, 1999. On September 10, 2004, the corporation was consolidated by Regents action with the Waldorf Institute, Inc., and the absolute charter of Sunbridge College, as the surviving corporation, was amended and restated. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.). The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to offer classes and retreats to interested adult students on the study of the world’s philosophies and traditions. The school would not grant degrees or offer credit-bearing courses. The Office of Higher Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
THE NIAGARA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
An absolute charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 24, 1964 under the corporate name “The Niagara County Community College Foundation.” Such absolute charter was amended on January 29, 1969 by Regents action to change the corporate name to “The Niagara Educational Foundation” and to restate the corporate purposes. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on October 21, 1988 to add language to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter and for approval of the distribution of the corporation’s remaining assets as follows: 1) convey fee title of a vacant parcel of land to Niagara Community College Foundation; and 2) distribute the balance of the assets, one-half to Niagara Community College Foundation and one-half to Niagara Area Foundation of the Community Foundation for the Greater Buffalo. All taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter of The Niagara Educational Foundation be dissolved and that approval be given to the distribution of assets as requested.